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my picks for
Road Trip + Travel
making memories mile by mile
Making memories mile by mile. These are the backseat and rest-stop picks I'd pack for a family trip: story time, snacks, and mess-free fun for the long stretches.
Gift Guide · Travel
$25–50
Camp Snap 2 Waterproof Case
So the camera can come along for lake days and pool cannonballs. Summer memories, saved!
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Under $25
Let's Go! Activity & Coloring Kit - Unicorn Candy Town
A grab-and-go coloring kit for the backseat, restaurant tables, and airport gates.
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$25–50
On the Go Water Wow! 3-pack (Jungle, Safari, Farm)
Mess-free painting for the car ride. Just add water and watch the miles fly by!
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$25–50
Bentgo Kids' Brights 5-Compartment Lunch Box - Purple
Packed picnic lunches for the road, so every rest stop feels like a mini adventure.
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Under $25
MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Set, 26 Pieces
A tin of magnetic tiles for building on the tray table between destinations!
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$50–100
Yoto Mini (2024 Edition) Audio Player
Car-ride story time for the whole family: audiobooks and podcasts, no screens!
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