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Keeping Your Kids Busy on a Family Road Trip: Essentials for a Smooth Journey

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Taking a road trip with your family can be a great way to create lasting memories. However, keeping your kids entertained during long drives can be challenging. On our recent road trip, we discovered some fantastic products that kept our girls happy and engaged, making the journey much more enjoyable for everyone.


Here’s a list of the items we used and loved:


1. Air Dough - 60 Bags of Colored, Air Dry, Ultra Light, Non-Toxic Modeling Clay

  • Why We Love It: This ultra-light, air-dry modeling clay was perfect for letting our kids unleash their creativity on the go. They created little puppets and we let them air dry on the dashboard. They became our little vacation visitors. The set comes with 60 bags of vibrant colors and includes accessories and tools to create endless possibilities. Plus, it's non-toxic and mess-free, making it ideal for car travel. We separated the bags between the two girls and it was perfect!

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2. Travel Tangram Puzzle

  • Why We Love It: This magnetic tangram puzzle set was a hit with both kids. One of our daughters even started making her own figures because she had already gone through most of the solutions that came with the kit. It’s a fun and educational game that challenges the brain and keeps kids engaged. With 368 solutions included, it provided hours of entertainment without taking up much space.

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3. Magnetic Travel Toys

  • Why We Love It: These stretchy, fun, and educational magnetic toys were perfect for keeping our kids busy in the car. They’re great for fidgeting, building, and creative play, and the 20-piece set kept their imaginations active during the trip. We, also, split these up between the two girls and that was the perfect amount for them to use their imagination.

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4. Crayola Pip Squeaks Marker/Paper Set

  • Why We Love It: This set of mini washable markers was perfect for our kids to draw and color on the go and in the hotel room. They drew several letters to the mermaids and fairy’s of the sea. The markers are small enough for little hands and washable, so we didn’t worry about any messes. It’s a great travel activity for kids who love to create.

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5. Travel Case with 100 Pieces of Mini Blocks

  • Why We Love It: This compact travel case with mini puzzle blocks provided hours of entertainment. The kids loved creating different shapes and structures, and the white baseplate made it easy to keep everything together in the car. This was a no brainer!

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6. Wikki Stix for Doodlers

  • Why We Love It: Wikki Stix are a portable, mess-free way for kids to get creative on the go. These bendable, twistable sticks can be shaped into anything they imagine, providing endless fun without any mess. These are also perfect to bring along for meals! #momhack

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7. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Things

  • Why We Love It: This encyclopedia is a treasure trove of information for little learners. It’s packed with fun facts and colorful illustrations that kept our kids entertained and learning during the trip.

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8. Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet with iClever Kids Headphones

  • Why We Love It: The Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet was an absolute lifesaver, offering several hours of entertainment with movies. It comes with robust parental controls and a durable case, making it perfect for travel. Paired with the iClever Kids Headphones, our kids could enjoy their content without any distractions or noise for the rest of the car.

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Road trips with kids don’t have to be stressful or distracting. With a little preparation and the right toys and activities, you can keep your children entertained, making the journey as enjoyable as the destination. These products worked wonders for us, and we hope they make your next family road trip smooth and memorable too!


Remember, every family is different, so feel free to tailor these suggestions to what you know your kids will love. Safe travels!



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