 Make sure that they have had a good meal. All of this before starting the trip. Also, keep kids active on the journey. Coloring, drawing, I spy as you're driving. And remember, they're watching you. If you're anxious and stressed out, your kids are going to sense that. Gigi Barnett, WTOP News. Coming up on WTOP. It can be downright embarrassing. You're in a restaurant or at the checkout counter and your credit card is declined. So what happened? I'm Mark Hamrick. I'll have some answers coming up.