History Trippin' 

Today I was thinking about a good friend and one of the best gifts I ever gave.  The gift has to do with roadtrips, although I had no idea we'd be on the "mother of all roadtrips" when I gave it.  If you have a teenager that's near driving age or are close to one, save this post.  I'll give you step by step directions for one of the most memorable gifts you can give (and Christmas is coming...)

A couple of years ago our favorite babysitter was turning 16 and I wanted to give her a really significant gift.  What I came up with worked for her because A.) she was a very responsible girl and B.) her mother agreed to it.  Only you know if your 16 year old can handle something like this, but if so, it's something they'll remember forever!  I call it a Roadtrip in a Box.  Essentially, you decorate a box with maps, then fill it with everything your child needs to take an outrageous daytrip (with friends).  Hand them the keys (GASP!) for an unforgettable day of fun.  Let's get started.