This emergency radio is great for car trips, camping and more. It can be powered by solar power, or by the crank, which charges the built-in Ni-MH battery. You can also buy an AC adapter and use it that way too.

This AM/FM radio also features seven channels of NOAA weather, as well as a built-in cell phone charger and earphone jack.
Normally priced at $40, it’s on sale right now from McSports at Shop.com for just $29.99. It comes in white or red.
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When I was a little girl, I was fortunate enough to go on cross-country car trips with my grandparents in the summer.
We would pack up the station wagon and head from Arizona to Florida then up to Pennsylvania for our family reunion. After a week or so there, we would head back West. We would travel across the northern portion of country, visit my aunt in Idaho then loop down through California to see Disneyland and then back to Phoenix once again.
These long journeys, sleeping in motels, eating at diners and see some of the best places in our country, …read more

Recently I learned about the Tom Tom ONE GPS device. It’s an essential travel tool for those who want to know where to go, how to get there and points of interest along the way.
The TomTom ONE is the world’s number one selling auto GPS. It features unrivaled ease of use, extreme portability, the most comprehensive and up-to-date maps (powered by content from Tele Atlas mapping data), innovative safety features and personalization options. Best of all, it’s affordable.

The TomTom ONE 130 is a small, portable unit that easily fits in your pocket, has an EasyPort mount, loud and clear voice …read more

Anyone that has ever been on a family road trip knows how important it is to find a way to keep the kids entertained. Well, the new Backseat Travel Games Tin will do that and more. Equipped with enough fun activities to keep your kids distracted for hours, the Tin is sure to make your driving experience a wonderful one.

It may seem like kids are only interested in video games these days, but youngsters still love good old fashion car games. Among the many games included are car bingo, checkers, tangrams, solitaire games, license plate games and more. All necessary …read more

Whether you have a flat tire or a chocolate craving, this roadside emergency kit has all the answers for the lady in distress.
This kit has all the emergency essentials including a Space ® brand emergency blanket, safety light stick, bandages, instructions how to change a tire, purified water and more. But it also has more unique contents, including Ghirardelli chocolate, aromatherapy headache remedy, Dove anti-perspirant, Shout portable wipes and much more. Check out everything that it’s included.
You can purchase your Safety Girl Roadside Emergency Kit online for just $44.99. It’s a great gift idea for women who travel alone …read more

This car seat cover is perfect if you travel often with your baby or toddler. This soft cover fits over most infant and toddler car seats and it can be easily removed, machine washed, dried and then put back on.

The cover is made from three fabrics for the utmost comfort and protection. The cozy outer layer, a padded layer for absorption, and a third waterproof layer to protect the car seat. The Nomie car seat cover fits most popular brands of car seats and has velcro fasteners so you don’t have to remove the car seat to put it …read more

Everyone loves video games these days, but it doesn’t mean your kid should forget about the classic board games.
When you are traveling, children (and adults) can enjoy electronic handheld versions of old school favorites such as Yahtzee and Boggle. Hasbro offers a travel pack of both electronic games for under $20. You get Electronic Yahtzee, which is a one-person game that features automatic scoring, as well as Electronic Boggle, which is for one or more palyers.
These handheld electronic games are perfect for long car rides, or other times your kids might get bored. Batteries are included. Visit Hasbro.com to …read more

A perfect backseat companion for your child, the Kids Car Organizer XL will help keep your backseat in order and your child occupied on long car trips. This travel product truly makes road trips much easier for everyone involved.
The Kids Car Organizer XL contains a spacious center section that can hold snacks, games or anything else your child may want to bring on the road. Along the outside, there are numerous pockets, zippers and drink holders that allow for easy access to items. For example, if your child has a portable video player, he or she can put the game …read more

A few years back, a friend of mine took the summer off and went on a crosscounty trip by car around the U.S. She checked out all kinds of unusual places and fascinating spots that aren’t popular tourist destinations.
She said the most interesting and fun part of the trip was learning about unusual spots, local legends and just plain weird stuff about the locations she was visiting.
Weird U.S. is a compilation of stories about such places all around the country. Dubbed “Your Travel Guide to America’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets,” this book is definitely interesting.
From the publishers of …read more

Young kids can get really fussy on long car rides. When traveling by car with your toddler, keep him/her busy with the Tiny Love Wonder Wheel.

They will love to play along by driving with their own little steering wheel, as well as enjoy the lights, music and animal sounds. You can use this travel toy with front facing car seats, or also allow your child to play with it at home.
You can get this interactive, educational travel toy online from Amazon.com for just $29.95.
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