Before leaving on our road trip earlier this month, we decided it would be a good idea to put together a little emergency kit for the car. Here’s what we came up with: Fun scissors pen paper crayons First Aid ACE bandage gauze athletic tape and prewrap kleenex allergy medicine sunscreen bandaids Tylenol infant Tylenol … Read more
Food is always the most important thing about any occasion or activity, and road trips are no exception. Along with activity bags, you’re going to need some healthy and fun snacks. A few weeks ago, MyBlogSpark sent me these Nature Valley Nut Clusters to sample, and we loved them! Nature Valley granola bars are the … Read more
I am an amateur photographer at best, but the Canon Rebel XSi is a professional camera so it makes me better than I actually am. I love the quality of the photos I’m able to take, and I have to give most of the credit to Canon for creating a user friendly camera that just … Read more
{The winner of the Snack & Play Travel Tray is Dana who said, “My daughter likes to play with crayons, and also likes to look at books while in the car. This would be perfect for both!”
Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!}
THE PRIZE
The last contest in our Traveling With Kids Giveaway is for a Snack & Play Travel Tray from Star Kids Products that one reader will win!
{The winner of the Room It Up Giveaway is Amanda who said, “I am in love with those jewelry rolls! I can never figure out how to keep my jewelry safe and together when we go on holiday! I love the 80s dot and the fun flower rolls. Super Cute!”
Email your address to kelsey[at]vanillajoy[dot]com BEFORE WEDNESDAY to claim your prize. Thanks!}
THE PRIZE
One reader will win a $30 gift certificate to spend at RoomItUp.com, the place for everything back-to-school!
{The winner of the Kroger gift card is Kim! She thinks she can save 40% on her next trip. Happy shopping!} THE PRIZE One Vanilla Joy reader will receive a $30 Kroger Family of Stores Gift Card, courtesy of General Mills, PepsiCo and MyBlogSpark! MY REVIEW Our local Kroger store, Smith’s Marketplace, is one of … Read more
This was another favorite bag, particularly the white board, markers, and magnets. Coloring with new supplies is always fun! Activity Bag #6 Magnetic white board Dry erase markers Magnets Old sock for erasing Jigsaw puzzle The dry erase markers, even the low oder ones, are a little stinky, so crack a window. But Elliot had … Read more
Activity Bag #5 Melissa & Doug magnetic maze game Crayons Dot to Dot Game Aluminum Foil Shape & color flash cards Ratatouille DVD We didn’t get a lot of mileage out of this one, but that’s okay. We’ll use it on our way back. The aluminum foil is great for making little shapes or people, … Read more
Activity Bag #4 The Cheerios Play Book Another $1 Target jigsaw puzzle Credit card mailbox Embroidery hoop Burlap Crochet thread Large dull needle (darning needles work great) We had the Snack & Play Travel Tray from Star Kids Products, which made all of the coloring and puzzling and such lots easier. And the embroidery game … Read more
{The winner of the Trunki suitcase is Michelle! She said, “I saw these months ago, and almost bought a pair for my kids. My practicality and lack of budget prevented me from clicking the “BUY” button, but I still think they’re awesome. My oldest might be a tad big for it now, but I’m sure … Read more