SF to Orland Road Trip : All Packed Up

Spacious trunk

Husband and I have always wanted to drive across the US, from west to east coast because we can never do it with our Prius and Nissan EV Leaf, we thought we'll just wait for our retirement and by that time, we can buy an RV to do that grand road trip we've always wanted to do.

But after we got our Tesla, and driven it through Oregon, Napa and the latest, survived a snow storm going up to Lake Tahoe with flying colors, we thought it's ready for it. After all its Supercharger Network has been set up across the country.

San Francisco to Orlando Florida, a distance of 2889 mi (4650 km), according to Google Maps will take us 42 hr to drive. Traversing different climates from mild cold, to cold, snow and tropical. Come join us as we take our 2013 model 85S Tesla for a long ride.

front trunk

SF to Orlando Roadtrip: Kids Entertainment

Whenever we tell our friends that we're going on a 7 day cross country road trip with our 3 yr old and 6 yr old kids, we get this reaction that we're out of our minds. Toddlers have zero patience and they get bored in a blink of an eye, so how do we manage them strapped in their car seats for hours with our sanity still in tact at the end of the trip. Or are we even going to make it?

I take it as an opportunity for me to make them productive because I would be in control of their activities because they won't have any choice but to do the activities I packed and there will be no TV or tablets to distract them. While husband prepares everything needed for our Tesla like software updates, buy portable compressors, snow chain, etc., I on the other hand was busy putting magnets on their puzzles and flash cards.

I made use of the magnetic sheet I bought from Daiso (japanese dollar store) months ago, cut small pieces and stick it on the back of their puzzles, memory game and flash cards so they won't drop them while they play on their baking sheet from The Dollar Store. 

We also bought this Rubbermaid Seat Organizer from Walmart for $11 which I filled in with crayons, snacks, water, hand wipes and legos placed in between their car seats for easy access.

Husband also downloaded vidoes on their tablets through Amazon and Youtube Red so they can watch their favorite shows while offline. But our rule is they can only use their tablets when it's dark because that's the time they can't do their baking sheet activities and so they won't ran out of videos to watch.

Kids' boredom is inevitable but with a little effort and organization, surely it can't stop us parents to go on an adventure.

My Other Kind of Christmas List

It's the time of the year again! when our house looks like Santa's workshop with all the wrappers, gifts and cards scattered in every corner. When you look around Target that overflows with toys there's no denying that the season of happy, excited kids has come. While it's all about them, I get more excited shopping for my mommy friends because I know that this is when they are busy rushing from store to store to complete the family's list that they tend to forget their own wishlist (other than an organic, safe sleeping pills for kids to make them sound asleep on their strollers while they shop). For me, this is also the time when I get to share with my girl friends my great finds over the year, it's like they are unknowingly subscribed to my annual kikay box. But alas! while going over my great finds, there are some that couldn't make the cut because I'm still waiting for our pet goose to lay the golden egg. So I'm sharing them here in my blog instead, just in case you're a real donya and still thinking of what to give to your bffs.

Angelina Jolie with Cuyana Carry-All tote

Cuyana Tote Bag - The softest and lightest leather bag ever, it's like you're just bringing a plastic bag. When I learned about this bag, I felt really bad with how much I paid for an LV Neverfull that's not even pure leather. It's not a popular, pa "sosyal" brand which is the I reason why I would've wanted to give one to my friends so they will also learn how real quality feels like. Like Angelina Jolie, this bag is no nonsense.

Daniel Wellington Watch - A leather watch to pair the leather tote to complete the preppy look. It just looks clean and simple, with the diamonds giving a hint of girlie.

Burberry Lip and Cheek Bloom - A lip and cheek tint in a pretty pot, who would not want that? It glides on the lips and cheek so smoothly. But for $30 it's kinda pricey to give to all your friends but if you have a bff who collects, and uses up her tints, this is perfect for her. *I just got a mail from Sephora that I just earned $15 from my points and I'm planning to spend it on this*

photo from luluaddict.com

Lululemon Vinyasa Scarf - The lady staff in Lululemon convinced me to get the one remaining Vinyasa Scarf during their Black Friday sale because according to her, I can wear it in million ways. Indeed after watching the youtube video on how to use it and tried it on me, plus the soft fabric, I'm in love. And I'm lining up again next year in their Black Friday sale for this scarf.

Lululemon Define Jacket - It's kinda pricey but there's no other jacket I know that define your curves in the right way, I mean really, I don't know how they designed it but it hides your flabs but at the same time shows off your curves. It is snug but not too tight, just enough to keep you warm. Husband loves it on me that he wants me to go back to Lululemon and get more. 

Uniqlo Ultra Stretch Jeans - If only this jeans comes with a pair of long, lean legs I would not hesitate to splurge and give each of my friend this what I call the magic jeans. Uniqlo make the best denim pants hands down, this particular design is so sexy. It's not jeggings, it is denim but it stretches with your movement but it doesn't feel tight at all. If you have a contortionist friend, this is the one for her.