When I was a kid on a family road trip, we used to play the car license game.  You may know exactly what I’m talking about when I say that.  For those who don’t here’s a brief explanation:
In order to keep the kids quiet, we were tasked to find how many license plates from different states we could spot.  My brother and I would keep our eyes peeled (and generally speaking were fairly quiet, too) until we spotted something. Then we’d call out, “Nevada!  I’ve got Nevada.”  Someone would dutifully write down who spotted what.
Since our road trips were …read more

When you’re traveling, it’s good to have a small bag handy for when you need to carry extra stuff.  It needs to be small, so that you can fold it up and keep it in your pocket, another bag, or the car. 
Sure, you may never need it. but it sure is handy and practical.
Olive Smart makes reusable bags that come in one small sack.  They’re made out of a durable and washable supplex nylon (in a variety of colors) and can hold up to 20 pounds.  The sack is designed to fit into the cup holder of your car, …read more

Practical and versatile products can also be the simplest.  I certainly think that’s the case with one of my favorite travel products – duct tape.
It’s not sexy or pretty or exciting.  But it can be a life saver – figuratively and literally. 
You can use duct tape for temporary repairs for everything from a loose hem, fraying tent, broken luggage handle, to a ripped backpack.  It can be used to hold things open or keep things closed.  It can seal up cracks, hold drapes together, fix a broken window, or twist into a handle to carry a package.
And it …read more

If you are traveling by car and need to keep your coffee warm, check out this set of two heated travel mugs. Perfect for long commutes or road trips, these mugs will warm and maintain your coffee, tea or other beverages up to 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
The set of two travel mugs is regularly priced at $29.95, but right now you can get them for just $18.88 at Overstock.com. The mugs plug into any standard auto cigarette lighter using a detachable 12-volt cord.
This is a great product for vacations or for every day use if you have a long morning drive …read more

Let your beloved pet travel in style and comfort with the ultra plush Meowme Sleepypod Pet Carrier.
Comfy for the your cat, and easy to clean to for you, this pet carrier features a removable padded shoulder strap to make it easy to carrier.  You can even buckle into into the seat belt in the car, providing additional safety for four-legged family members.

The Sleepypod comes with posh options like the Sleepypod Warmer that you can place between the bedding and the liner to keep your pet a little warmer during the travels.  And there’s an optional car adapter for the …read more

During travel downtime, you’re still going to have to keep the kids busy.  That might be on an airplane, in the car, or in your hotel room when your plans have been rained out.  Don’t let their boredom ruin vacation plans!
 

The ART HAT by Wallaroo Hat Company provide a fun art activity and provides sun protection for the younger set.  They’ll get to design and paint their own personal sun hat.  Art project now, sun protection later.
The ART HAT is a microfiber bucket hat with a contrasting color (fuchsia or navy) under the brim.  It comes with six non-toxic …read more

Accidents happen, and to be prepared for those accidents when you’re traveling, pack along a little Mighty Mendit.
Mighty Mendit is a flexible bonding agent that will grab, adhere and interlock the fibers of virtually any fabric.  Use it to make a permanent repair, whether it’s to your tent, the hem of your skirt, a hole in your pants, a broken strap, or a torn piece of luggage.  If you’ve got a vacation cabin, you’ll definitely want to keep some handy!
It’s machine washable, so you don’t have to worry about losing your repair.

Purchase online, $19.99 for 3 large bottles, and a …read more

It’s a germy world out there!  And when you’re traveling, and crammed into airplanes or trains or busses with sick travelers, sniffling kids, lousy air quality, and lack of fresh air, it is any wonder that you are at risk for any bug that comes along?!
The CVS/pharmacy Hand Sanitizing Spray Pen is a practical solution to this germy problem. 

It takes up little room in your purse or pockets, and is a quick way to kill 99% of the germs out there instantly.  It contains Vitamin E and Aloe for moisturizing; hand sanitizers can be very drying. 
The hand …read more

It’s not just the birds that head south for the winter, thousand of people do as well.
And if you’ll be driving down I-95 heading to Florida, Drive I-95 is a book that you’ll want to take along with you as a reference.
Written by Stan Posner and Sandra Phillips-Posner Drive I-95 contains diligently charted every exit between Boston and Miami.  All 552 of them.  In 12 states. 
There’s information regarding everything you’ll need for a lengthy car trip, including food options, motels, radar traps, radio stations, 24-hour mechanics, ATM machines, golf courses, places to shop, and maps. 
The Peterbrooke Chocolatier …read more

Whether you’re an infrequent or a frequent traveler, you’ve probably noticed how dry that cabin air can be.  It’s scary to think what that dryness is doing to your hair and skin.  But denial is just as damaging as that dry air itself.
Zorica of Malibu has developed a Hydrating Travel Mist that is designed to protect skin from this and other dehydration worries by locking in your skin’s natural moisture.
It’s made of 100% eco-friendly ingredients, including green tea extract, vitamin E, and pure essential oils of lavender (for its antibacterial properties) and rose geranium (for its relaxation properties).
Whenever you feel …read more