Keeping Kids Entertained on Holiday Trips: Screen-Free Solutions with Crafty Curls

As the holiday season approaches, families across Australia are gearing up for travel, whether visiting relatives or enjoying a festive getaway. Travelling with young children is exciting but also challenging, especially when it comes to keeping them entertained during long flights, road trips, or airport layovers—without relying on screens.

Crafty Curls from TWO CUBS offers a simple solution. These versatile, non-toxic wax sticks provide hours of creative fun, making travel time both engaging and educational. With a bit of preparation and the right tools, holiday travel can be screen-free and stress-free for the entire family. Here are some practical tips and activities to keep little ones happy and engaged this season!

Preparing for a Festive Family Trip

With a little planning, you can make the holiday journey enjoyable for everyone. Here are some ideas to start:

• Involve Kids in Packing: Let kids choose a few favourite items for the trip. Involving them in packing gives them a sense of control and ensures they bring things they love.
• Pack Smart with TWO CUBS Backpacks: These durable, eco-friendly backpacks are designed for kids, with built-in activity kits that include an activity book, crayons and a notebook, plus plenty of space for holiday essentials.
• Stay Organised with Wet Bags: TWO CUBS’ wet bags are perfect for separating messy or wet items, making cleanup easy and avoiding single-use plastic bags.

Creative Play Ideas for Screen-Free Travel

Crafty Curls opens up endless possibilities for screen-free play. Here are a few holiday-themed ideas to inspire creativity on the go:

• Create Holiday Characters: Kids can use Crafty Curls to make Santa, reindeer, snowmen, and other festive figures. For added fun, let them use car or plane windows as a temporary backdrop to display their creations without leaving residue.
• Festive Window Art: Encourage kids to turn windows into a holiday scene with snowflakes, stars, or Santa’s sleigh, using Crafty Curls for a flexible, mess-free craft that’s perfect for travel.
• Holiday-Themed Activity Cards: TWO CUBS offers downloadable Christmas Activity Cards that pair perfectly with Crafty Curls. They feature connect-the-dots, festive designs, and drawing prompts. For reusability, laminate the cards before your trip.
• DIY Ornaments and Decorations: Kids can twist, bend, and shape Crafty Curls into holiday ornaments like candy canes, wreaths, and snowflakes. These make great decorations for hotel rooms or as gifts for family members.
• Engage with Activity Books: The TWO CUBS activity book offers holiday stickers, colouring pages, and games, providing screen-free entertainment that also builds fine motor skills.

Educational Entertainment for Holiday Travel

Balancing screen time with educational activities makes holiday travel even more enriching.

• Holiday-Themed Storytelling with Crafty Curls: Encourage kids to create holiday characters and invent a festive story. This sparks imagination and helps pass travel time creatively.
• Travel Journals for Holiday Memories: Give kids a TWO CUBS notebook to document the trip with drawings or stickers, creating a keepsake to remember their holiday adventures.
• Audiobooks for Holiday Spirit: Download holiday-themed audiobooks for a screen-free way to enjoy seasonal stories. This is ideal for quieter travel moments, sparking kids’ imaginations along the way.

Physical Activities and Breaks During Holiday Travel

Kids need movement and fresh air during extended travel.

• Plan Active Stops Along the Way: On road trips, plan stops at parks or holiday markets for kids to stretch, run, and explore holiday lights and decorations.
• Explore Kid-Friendly Airport Areas: Many airports have play zones or seasonal decorations to make layovers more enjoyable for kids.

Holiday Snacks and Comfort Items

Keeping kids fueled and comfortable helps make the journey smooth.

• Nutritious Snacks with a Holiday Twist: Pack travel-friendly snacks like fruit slices or veggie sticks. Festive shapes or holiday packaging add a touch of magic to snack time.
• Comfort Items for a Cosy Trip: Familiar items like blankets, pillows, or stuffed animals create a cosy, familiar atmosphere, helping kids stay calm and comfortable during holiday travels.

A Screen-Free, Memorable Holiday Trip with Crafty Curls

Holiday travel with kids doesn’t have to be stressful or screen-dependent. With Crafty Curls and TWO CUBS’ of travel essentials, you can make the journey just as memorable as the destination. Give your kids the gift of creativity, imagination, and screen-free entertainment this holiday season.

Visit TWO CUBS to discover our Christmas Bundle featuring Crafty Curls, travel backpacks, and more—perfect for your next family trip!