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elmo 4/30/2007 11:32 pm	turnpike travel Dear travel expert, We spent 325 miles on the NJ and PA turnpikes this weekend listening to Ernie and Elmo singing " beep beep beep." It got a little BORING for baby to be in the carseat so much and tiring for me, as the back seat puppeteer and one woman show! Could you suggest the best rest stops for kids-where the food is mildly healthful, where there are playgrounds, grassy knolls, fun kiosks? Thanks travel expert!:ernie:
Jeanne Muchnick 5/1/2007 12:21 am	Re: turnpike travel I hate to burst your turnpike bubble but.....alas: there are no health-friendly car stops (as yet) that I know of. It's called: pack your own FOOD, meaning YES: another thing to lug. Though packing a cooler (one of those hot/cold packs) isn't a bad idea for storing and preserving snacks (I keep one in the back of my car just in case!). While stopping for a bite on the turnpike is always tempting and easy, often your best (and healthier) bet is to simply pull off and findi a mom and pop diner where alas you can get REAL scrambled eggs (not the fake kind McDonald's churns out!) and a decent cuppa joe. And, if you're lucky.... Read More
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