Matchbox-sized toy airplane entertains toddlers during flights
This simple hack might make all the difference the next time you're flying with toddlers.
Travel + Getting Out
All about family adventures away from home, whether around the corner or around the world.
Hacks for when you're out-and-about, including:
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30 January 2013
16 January 2013
OtterBox case renders my son's iPod backpack-proof (sponsored)
My review of the OtterBox Defender series cases for the iPod Touch 5 and Nexus 7 tablet.
10 January 2013
Add a mostly-spillproof lid to any cup with Glad Press'n Seal wrap
When Donna saw the Press'n Seal Art Bib, she sent a great hack for making quick, temporary cup lids.
18 October 2012
Puke-protect the car seat with Glad Press'n Seal wrap
Jennie turned a wine bottle tote into a portable carsickness cleanup kit. She follows it up with a bit of preventative prep using Glad Press'n Seal wrap. IMPORTANT: Read safety warning on this post.
16 October 2012
Turn a wine bottle tote into a portable carsickness kit
Which do you do more often? a) Carry six bottles of wine somewhere? b) Handle an episode of carsickness? Hence, Jennie's travel hack.
06 August 2012
Use a laundry basket as a hotel bath barrier
Judy recommends using a laundry basket baby bath for her toddler at home and while traveling.
25 June 2012
How to more comfortably carry a diaper bag AND baby carrier at the same time
Not only did Karen come up with a great hack, she sent in this AWESOME photo illustration to go along with it! (Thank you, Karen -- it really helps.)
31 May 2012
Save on baggage fees: Use bedsheet packaging to organize a family suitcase
Another great use for those thick plastic sleeves in which new sheets come packaged! Ladygoat used them to lower airline baggage fees by cleverly organizing her family's travel gear.
30 May 2012
Pringles lid caps an IKEA cup -- making it practically spill-proof
Good lidded cups are hard to find, and, with this hack, the price is definitely right.
22 May 2012
Repurpose wine bottle tote as a snack caddy
Barbara picked up this smart idea for a snack caddy from a fellow folk dancer.
08 May 2012
An empty tissue box collects kid's car trash
So simple and smart -- makes me wonder why I put up with a messy back seat for so many years.
04 May 2012
Clip-on toys hold car seat straps open for easier loading
Sarah puts the baby toys to work when she buckles her kid into the car seat.
03 May 2012
Rolled-up towel keeps kid from rolling out of bed
I love how this hack doesn't require packing anything extra in your suitcase.
10 April 2012
Kid takes swim vest off while in the pool?
What happens when you combine the stubbornness of a toddler with the increased manual dexterity of a preschooler, then add water? You have a kid who can undo the buckles on his floaty swim vest.
Here's how Jennifer staved off the problem (for the next few pool visits at least).
14 March 2012
A drinking straw trick that reduces beverage spills in the car
Martha's road trip tip may save your car upholstery from soda pop disaster.
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