I discovered this technique on our return from Grandma & Grandpas – a 4+ hour trip. I fully plan to employ it on our 11+ hour trek to Maine later this summer.

Step 1 – Bring (or otherwise procure) pretzel sticks. MUST BE STICKS! No other variety (twists, waffles, etc.) will do.

Step 2 – Insert pretzel between child’s toes.

Step 3 – Insert pretzel(s) in remaining children’s toes.

Step 4 – Force self to ignore the state of child(ren)’s feet.

Step 5 - Dare children to eat their pretzels – without using their hands.

Step 6 – Laugh, and repeat.

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