Stuff Suzy Loves
Road Trip Survival Items
Monday, July 02, 2007
Ride in Style
Our galpal Kate says this table and footrest has saved the day during many road trips It lets the kids sit comfortably in their carseats while using the table to keep busy. $44.95 www.onestepahead.com
Doodle the Day Away
Just in time for summer vacation, this book of doodles will keep young travelers busy. Whether they're waiting at the airport or in the backseat of the family car, young artists will find endless hours of creative fun in this how-to book. A sturdy grayboard cover acts as a solid work space for drawing on the go, perforated pages provide ample paper for sketching, and the enclosed pen completes the package. $12.95 Available at Borders
Mind-blowing Fun
If you don't already have it, 20 Q is a must-have for family travel. If this small ball reads your mind within 20 questions, it wins. If not, you win. You can't believe that time-after-time, it knows what you are thinking. $12.99 Available in assorted colors at Target & Toys R Us.
Classic Games Made for Travel
Get them to quit asking "Are we there yet?" with The Ultimate Travel Games book by Micol Ostow. It includes a reversible game board for checkers, chess, and backgammon, as well as dice, playing pieces, and instructions for these games and more. Chinese checkers, bingo, mancala, tic-tac-toe, and other games–all in one portable package! $12.99 Available at Borders
The Traveling Theater
We all hate for the kids to watch too much TV or Videos, but desperate times call for desperate measures. This Dual Screen Portable DVD Player is perfect for your mini-van or SUV. On sale this week for $129.99. In-store only at Target.
P.S. Don't forget the headphones, then you don't have to listen!
Creative Fun A-Go-Go
Cranium, the toy company we all love, offers Cranium Grab & Go, condensed versions of traditional games and Cranium fun, cleverly packaged for on-the-go fun. Games include:
Checkers Extreme
Connect-O-Round
Hoppity Winks
Mancala Mania
Mega Marbles
Super Jacks
Super Sudoku
Turbo Tic Tac Toe
$5.99 at www.cranium.com
Our galpal Kate says this table and footrest has saved the day during many road trips It lets the kids sit comfortably in their carseats while using the table to keep busy. $44.95 www.onestepahead.com
Doodle the Day Away
Just in time for summer vacation, this book of doodles will keep young travelers busy. Whether they're waiting at the airport or in the backseat of the family car, young artists will find endless hours of creative fun in this how-to book. A sturdy grayboard cover acts as a solid work space for drawing on the go, perforated pages provide ample paper for sketching, and the enclosed pen completes the package. $12.95 Available at Borders
Mind-blowing Fun
If you don't already have it, 20 Q is a must-have for family travel. If this small ball reads your mind within 20 questions, it wins. If not, you win. You can't believe that time-after-time, it knows what you are thinking. $12.99 Available in assorted colors at Target & Toys R Us.
Classic Games Made for Travel
Get them to quit asking "Are we there yet?" with The Ultimate Travel Games book by Micol Ostow. It includes a reversible game board for checkers, chess, and backgammon, as well as dice, playing pieces, and instructions for these games and more. Chinese checkers, bingo, mancala, tic-tac-toe, and other games–all in one portable package! $12.99 Available at Borders
The Traveling Theater
We all hate for the kids to watch too much TV or Videos, but desperate times call for desperate measures. This Dual Screen Portable DVD Player is perfect for your mini-van or SUV. On sale this week for $129.99. In-store only at Target.
P.S. Don't forget the headphones, then you don't have to listen!
Creative Fun A-Go-Go
Cranium, the toy company we all love, offers Cranium Grab & Go, condensed versions of traditional games and Cranium fun, cleverly packaged for on-the-go fun. Games include:
Checkers Extreme
Connect-O-Round
Hoppity Winks
Mancala Mania
Mega Marbles
Super Jacks
Super Sudoku
Turbo Tic Tac Toe
$5.99 at www.cranium.com
