Five ways to keep the peace and entertain the kids during long family car journeys this summer

AS the summer getaways begin, battles will be breaking out on the back seats of cars across the land. Restore family harmony and keep kids entertained with these free games and activities. As the summer getaways begin, battles will be breaking out on the back seats of cars across the land Credit: Getty Restore family harmony and keep kids entertained with these free games and activities Credit: Getty PACK IT IN: Play the game, “I’m going on holiday”, where you take turns going round everyone in the car. The first player says something like, “I’m going on holiday and I’m taking some sunglasses.” Sign up for the Money newsletter Thank you! The next person repeats it and adds another item. The third player adds another item and so on, until someone slips up and is unable to remember the list. YOUNG FUN: A simple one for younger travellers is the animal game, where one person thinks of an animal and everyone else asks questions with a “yes” or “no” answer to work out what it is. Need another activity? Keep all eyes on the road by getting passengers to spot yellow cars — there are enough of them to keep kids busy for a while. Step it up by getting them to spot cars from all colours of the rainbow. DESERT ISLAND DIPS: Using a music streaming service, pick one song you would listen to on a desert island, and tell everyone else why. Most read in Money You can also name a book and luxury item you would take, just like on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Work around the car so everyone gets a chance to play. DRAW IT OUT: Budding artists will love the collection of Draw Alongs on the Discover section of the free Yoto app. Launched with Trainline, kids are guided to draw different scenes inspired by trains and holidays. BOOK SOME FAMILY TIME: Travelling with teenagers? Enjoy an audiobook or podcast. To avoid any in-car arguments, download something you would all like to listen to before you set off. Audible has a three-month audiobook trial for 99p a month, while Spotify is packed with podcasts. Or you can get both on the BBC Sounds app. All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability. Deal of the day This bedside table is available for just over £70 thanks to a major discount Credit: supplied THIS candy-striped pink and green bedside table from Oliver Bonas will give you sweet dreams – it’s down from £195 to £70.20, with an extra 10 per cent sale discount. SAVE: £124.80 Cheap treat Cherry Bakewells are on sale for half price at Iceland Credit: supplied THERE’S no need to save comfort food for winter when Mr Kipling six Cherry Bakewells are down from £3 to £1.50 at Iceland. SAVE: £1.50 What's new BUY a promotional pack of Rowntree’s sweets to get a Rowntree’s Activity Pass, giving you three months of discounted family days out across the UK and Ireland, with up to 40 per cent off popular attractions. Top swap Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Cream is £76 at Boots Credit: supplied Lacura Marine Eye Cream is only £3.99 at Aldi Credit: supplied REVIEWERS love Elemis Pro-Collagen Eye Cream, £76 from Boots. There’s also some fanfare for the Lacura Marine Eye Cream, £3.99 from Aldi. SAVE: £72.01 Little helper FOR its 125th birthday, The Camping and Caravanning Club is offering £17.50-a-night grass pitches at 50 sites. Shop & save George clothing at Asda is on sale at 25 per cent Credit: supplied GET 25 per cent off some George clothing at Asda, including these khaki spot culottes – down from £12.50 to £9.37. SAVE: £3.13 Hot right now FOR Tesco Clubcard’s £3.85 meal deal, you can now choose an iced coffee from a Costa Express machine for the drink, and an ice cream, such as a Magnum or Cornetto, as the snack. PLAY NOW TO WIN £200 Join thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle JOIN thousands of readers taking part in The Sun Raffle. Every month we’re giving away £100 to 250 lucky readers – whether you’re saving up or just in need of some extra cash, The Sun could have you covered. Every Sun Savers code entered equals one Raffle ticket. The more codes you enter, the more tickets you’ll earn and the more chance you will have of winning! Comment now