v 3 issue 28: On the Road Again

Make travel time easy and fun with these products. Be sure to read our article on free and fun travel games.


Cover byMichelle Huesgen




On the Road Again


1 On the go diapers changes have never been so fabulous. The Ah Goo Plush Pad provides the ultimate in comfort by incorporating a plush memory foam into its design. The pads roll up into a fraction of the full size and can be used anywhere for a clean, cushy surface in a snap.

2 Three in one and tons of fun! Zoobie Pets are soft and cuddly toys which easily transform into a pillow or blanket, making them the perfect traveling companions for your little critter. Grab a Zoobie for your next excursion before your favorite becomes extinct.

3 The Plane Spotter is a compact, sure fire way to keep your little traveler entertained until take-off. Filled with flying facts and pictures for identifying all types of planes on the tarmac, this game is a winner! Be sure to check out lots of other helpful travel related goodies at madallie.com.

4 No more scrambling to find those needed essentials in the bottom of a crowded diaper bag. The Goober Baby Tote Bag is here to keep baby necessities clean and easy to find. So great at keeping you organized, you'll feel like Martha Stewart.

5 Move over Louis Vitton, Trunki (luggage for little people!) is here. Ride on it, carry it, or pull it, just don't leave home without it! Your next trip should be to Trunki.

6 Sticker Set Play Scenes keep kiddos entertained while traveling by plane, train or automobile. Reusable stickers can be arranged and re-arranged on themed background boards for hours of quiet fun.

7 Designed to lighten the load of parents on the go, gogo Kidz Travelmate makes it a breeze to get your children from the car to the plane. Simply attach your infant or toddler car seat to the Travelmate and roll away. Soon you'll be up, up and away!

8 Whether going on an overnight or packing for a long weekend, Sammie's by Samsonite will have your kids begging to pack for themselves. The luggage may be cute and playful, but the durability is all Samsonite rough and tough.

9 Keep kids fastened in an upright position with Noodlehead's kid-friendly version of the neck pillow. Great news! The Travel Buddy now comes with an attached Baby Buddy to tame the irresistible urge to play with the pillow, instead of sleeping with the pillow.

10 Heavenly Bundle started out with a desire to spread the word of baby wearing and it has succeeded. Everybody's doing it, and doing it with style, because Heavenly Bundle offers fabrics from simply colorful to simply unique.


This Week's Mom Tips

Cleaning Tip:
Need to get out an ink stain? Apply rubbing alcohol to a white cotton cloth and dab the stain carefully (don’t spread the ink!). Now use a cloth and blot in order to remove a bit of the stain. Repeat this until the stain is removed. Rinse well. Works for carpets and cloth furniture.
Organizing Tip:
Reduce clutter in the playroom or your child’s bedroom by going through their toys periodically and picking out the toys they don’t play with anymore. Pack them up and donate them to a local play area, church, clinic or goodwill.
Time Saving Tip:
Save time by having your grocery list sent directly to your cell phone with Cozi, a free family organizer. Cozi helps busy families manage schedules, appointments, shopping and communications from wherever you are — the kitchen, car, office or even the grocery store. Learn more at www.cozi.com
Financial Tip:
Live within your means! Truly a problem in America today, but beyond what problems it creates for us, our children grow up not learning about restraint and personal finance.

Travel Trivia


Make your time in the car a little more pleasant with one of these fun games.

Guess the movie
How to play:
For guess the movie, we describe either the character(s), the plot of the movie, clothing they are wearing, etc. Describe according to the age of your audience. Modify to play guess the person in Disney World by describing Disney character’s (or any other favorite family trip)…the color dress, the color of their hair, etc. With older kids, the person who guesses gets to go next. Ages 3 and up.

Color Hunt
How to play:
Start with the color red and watch out the windows (or in the car) for objects that color. Move through the colors of the rainbow. See who can find the most objects of a particular color. Younger kids can point to colors. Ages 2 and up.

Buggie
How to play:
Count Volkswagen bugs that pass by. Just like ‘Punch Buggy’, instead of punching, yell (color) buggie. Keep track of the number you have spotted and the one with the most wins. Ages 4 and up.