Luggage & Travel Accessories
Portable Playtime: Don't Fly Without One of These
When I received one of these Portable Playtime backpacks, I had one of those moments. One of those "why didn't I think of that?" moments. I also thought how incredibly handy this would have been on all the flights I have endured with my kids.
This fabulous backpack has all the necessary compartments to bring those must have toys on a flight. Books, action figures, crayons and paper, even snacks - all of it will fit in there and have a place to stay organized and keep your kids entertained. But that is not even the best part.
Everyone can find a bag for these things, but what makes Portable Playtime genius is that not only is it a great bag, it is also a perfect playmat to fit on the tray table. Yes, it open up and covers the germ infested tray table, stays securely in place, and gives your kids the perfect place to play with all the things they brought along for the trip.
Easy to keep clean, kid-tough, and in great colors and patterns, the award winning Portable Playtime backpack makes flying with kids so much easier, you will wonder how you managed without it.
To make this product even more appealing, Portable Playtime is offering Car & Caboodle readers 20% off through the end of the year, simply use the code "caboodle" when you check out.
November 6, 2008 in Gear Reviews, Giveaways,Coupons & Deals, In Car Entertainment, Luggage & Travel Accessories, Trip Planning & Family Travel Tips | by Anne | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Pimp My Minivan - The Big Chill
It's fall and it is soccer season. Between the games and the practices, the dinners and snacks consumed on the road are mounting up. You may find yourself wishing you had a fridge in the back of the van. But before you spend some mega bucks on an aftermarket subzero for your tailgate, have antother look at the humble rubbermaid cooler. They're back and better than ever with their Durachill model. Consider the following:
- Extra thick insulation keeps ice for 5 days at 90° F
- Side swing handles with comfort grip for easy carrying
- Durable metal and plastic extended tow handle, drain for easy draining of liquids
- Hinged, split lid creates easy access to cooler contents without letting all the cold air out
- Rugged wheels to easily maneuver over multiple surfaces * Stain and odor resistant, easy-to-clean liner
- Built-in cup holders fit 12-oz cans and 20-oz bottles
- Holds 130 cans plus ice
With a capacity like this, you really can live at the soccer field. Though you may want to stop by the house occasionally to hit the showers!
October 29, 2008 in Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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The CarandCaboodle Family Road Trip - Up The 101 in Oregon
Our second day of travel had us arriving in Crescent City just past nightfall. We had every intention of using our usual last minute lodging formula - a complex algorhythm involving the AAA diamond sytems , online travel reviews, a drive by assessment of the cars in the parking lot, and a whole lotta luck. But luck, this evening, was not on our side. Flashing signs on every hotel and motel shoo'ed us away. No Vacancy. Zip. Zilch. Nada. Read on to see how we made it through the night and next day...
September 2, 2008 in Car Accessories, Editorial, Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Dwell on the Road
Sick of overly sweet and mass market themed travel bags for your tots? Unwilling to check your style at the gate when you travel with your children?
You can take it with you, when "it" is Dwell style. Leave the nursery behind but travel the extra style mile when you pack up your children's belongings in this gorgeous, easy to love, sturdily laminated canvas weekender bag from Dwell baby. Inner compartments keep small sundries sorted and a light lining makes it easy to find all. The bag is capacious enough for a long weekend at grandmas (room for a couple of dwells cute toys as well) or several days at the seashore. It's not too big to use as a carry on however. An included tag allows your kids to identify the bag as their own. Good thing. Some parents might be tempted to steal it for themselves.
August 25, 2008 in Baby Gear, Gear Reviews, Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Keep Kids Busy When Out to Dinner
Fine family eateries have long known the art of successful family dining is often about letting the kids make art on the table. And, no, not the food variety. Many restaurants offer crayons and write-on menus but you never really know what you are in for when you dine out. Is there anything worse than a lame menu and those waxy crayons that break and don't work? What's up with the places that give you a yellow crayon and a menu photocopied onto green paper to color on. Do they really want to hear that tantrum?
Best to BYO and take matters into your own hands and keep this Doodles at Dinner Pad in the car somewhere. It's a whole stack of tear off placemats that promise to entertain. Not a lame one amongst them. Just be sure to pack some decent crayons to go with (we like this tin of high quality Stockmar crayons) and you may actually get to enjoy your own meal.
June 30, 2008 in Gear Reviews, In Car Entertainment, Luggage & Travel Accessories, Travel Books | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Must Have List Pads For Every Traveler
Whenever I go on trips I’m always writing lists of things to do, things to bring, things not to forget etc. I invariably forget to write something down and then I kick myself when I get to my destination having forgot that one item. Which is why I am so glad I found Buttoned Up’s TravelPrep.pad and lobotoME’s packME pads.
Buttoned Up’s TravelPrep.pad is really great for helping to start the ball rolling on getting your trip together. TravelPrep.pad helps you to make all of the reservations and not forget the little details in planning your trip.
June 26, 2008 in Clutter Control, Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Candice Kahn | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Envirosax: the answer to all your shopping bags needs
Need a cute earth friendly shopping bag? Envirosax are the answer. I ordered one of these bags because I wanted to appeal to my fashion side, while being green. When they arrived I was in love!
May 29, 2008 in Clutter Control, Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Candice Kahn | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Kids Off to Camp? You'll Need This...
Most camps want you to clearly label all your kid's possessions. Finding the right supplies can be tricky but we've had great success labelling our kid's possessions with custom labels from Mabel's labels. These are essential for camp but great for daycare kids and kids in elementary school as well - our motto is "label it or lose it" and given the many trips we have made to lost and found (finding our labelled goods) in the last few yrs, these labels have more than paid for themselves.
Watch the video for some pointers on how to get all your camp gear labelled and ready to go.And don't forget to order some stationary for those priceless letters home.
May 15, 2008 in Luggage & Travel Accessories, Quick Picks, Trip Planning & Family Travel Tips | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Retro Travel Style Comes Home To Newport Beach with Halsea
Halsea bags, suitcases and travel goods are so nice you almost need a whole new car to go with them. I'm thinking old/new. A shiny convertible Mercedes circa early 1960s for me please...
They are certainly inspirational enough to plan a whole trip around. Salt air, flip flops, sand between your toes... these are the images and emotions the beachy line conjures. The luggage is not inexpensive but is the high quality sort that is meant to last you decades and become family heirlooms. And the good news (for us family types) is that their laminated fabrics ensure they are durable enough to withstand the spills and thrills of travel en famille.
After much online success the company has opened a flagship store at 409 31st street in Newport Beach, CA. If you are in the area, peruse their entire line at the store, as well as home goods that will make you feel as if you are on perpetual beach vacay. They have an awesome line of mirrors, table goods and pillows and will be selling their signature laminated fabrics from the shop as well.
Armchair travellers, shop for Halsea online.
April 9, 2008 in Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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MrBNYC's Bags for the Booty in your Boot
Got a plethora of kid gear floating around in the trunk of your car? Contain all your "stuff" enthusiasm with one of these excellent Mega Totes from MrBnyc. They are perfect for coralling everything from baby gear to soccer equipment, to groceries. The bags themselves are super huge, super lightweight and keep your booty super organized to boot. These hold up to 150 lbs of family gear. Now that's some serious tote bag capacity.
March 6, 2008 in Car Accessories, Gear Reviews, Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Ciaran Blumenfeld | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Travel Smartly with Dwell's Weekender Bag
New from Dwell Baby is their Weekender Bag - perfect for packing your baby's belongings for a short weekend away. Available in four different patterns and handsomely accented with leather handles, a shoulder strap, and a luggage tag.
DwellStudio Weekender Bag - Transportation Pattern | $230 at Giggle
January 17, 2008 in Luggage & Travel Accessories | by Robert | Permalink | Comments (0)
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