No Time to Buy Plane Toys? No Problem.

April 15th, 2009 | by travelsavvymom 67 comments

There are never enough daylight hours to prepare for a really big trip.  You take passport photos.  You buy gallons of sunscreen.  You put your mail on hold.  You demonstrate how to clean the cat litter box to your 13-year-old neighbor.  And then, at least sometimes, you run out of time and are forced to board your flight without adequate entertainment for your kids.

Bad idea.

Here’s a fun product from one of our advertisers that could really save your bacon: a Custom Travel Activity Kit from Kids Travel Happy.  You work your way down a checklist that includes your child’s age, gender, mode of travel, theme, and price.  You can also specify whether you want as many items as possible or just big ticket items, and make special requests.

The kits ship the next day, and the folks at Kids Travel Happy always throw in an extra or two.  What’s not to love about that?

We’ve got one $49 kit (plus free standard shipping, U.S. only please) to give away.  Leave a comment here by midnight, April 24th for a chance to win.  Good luck, and happy travels!

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67 Responses to “No Time to Buy Plane Toys? No Problem.”

Jenny Jensen on April 16th, 2009

What a great idea!! I often make my own surprise bags but am happy any time someone else wants to do the work for me. We’ve got 2 international trips coming up so this would be great. Sign me up!

Elizabeth on April 16th, 2009

Oh man! This sounds like a lifesaver! I’m always worried that I’ll forget the favorite toys and have visions of my son putting on his best banshee impression as we’re taking off. By “visions” I mean “nightmares.”

Winning one of these would be awesome!

Dorene - Occasional Rambling on April 16th, 2009

How great! We just planned two trips recently. One is a 5 hour car ride and the other a 4.5 hour plane trip.

Tanya Cox on April 16th, 2009

This would be perfect for my daughter the budding artist, who loves to colour and draw. We’re planning our summer trip to Canada so winning one of these would be great!

Lisa Hamilton on April 16th, 2009

What a great idea! I find that even favorite toys get boring, and new toys are the way to go for trips. I love the idea of having it all put together for me!

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mileena on April 16th, 2009

hmm.. we have a trip coming up to chicago and i haven’t had time to find toys.

Breah on April 16th, 2009

This is an answer to prayer!!!! Thank you so much for the info!

Wehaf on April 16th, 2009

My nephew would appreciate this, I know.

Jennifer S. on April 16th, 2009

What a brilliant idea! Thanks for the great contest!

* TONYA * on April 16th, 2009

this is great. I have a couple of trips coming up and this would definitely come in handy for at least one of the kids :)

Tamara Rice on April 16th, 2009

That is a really, really cute idea. Wish I’d thought of it!

Jill on April 16th, 2009

We take road trips quite often, and this would be so convenient to have along :)

Thanks for a Great Giveaway!

valerie smith on April 17th, 2009

This is a super idea. I have a 4 year old son that gets bored easily so something all new would be great for him and I love that style of bag.

Carol on April 17th, 2009

Great prize, several family trips coming up soon!

Bebemiqui on April 17th, 2009

I’m confused as to how I know what kind of toys will be included…still I like the concept!
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Marci on April 17th, 2009

We are taking a two week trip from WA to MO in the middle of June. This travel bag would come in handy for our girls.

ChristieC on April 17th, 2009

This would be perfect for my son! Thanks

renee on April 17th, 2009

I really could have used this a few months back when my daughter had her first plane ride, but hey, if I win I’ll be prepared for next time!

Carolyn G on April 17th, 2009

What a great pack. So wonderful for the kiddos.

Stacy on April 17th, 2009

What a great idea. This will come in handy during summer traveling!

Mrs. Sprinkles on April 17th, 2009

Thanks so much–what a great idea!

Melissa on April 17th, 2009

Such a great idea. Now if we can only manage to take a vacation!

Claire on April 17th, 2009

GREAT ideas! I always stock up before trips, but I would love some new ideas and to have someone help em with this now that I have two kids!

Jen on April 17th, 2009

Great idea- one less thing to worry about before traveling!

Spoodles on April 17th, 2009

I’d love to have this in time for vacation. Fingers crossed!

Mama Zen on April 17th, 2009

What a cool idea!

LisaW on April 17th, 2009

What a fabulous idea! This would be great for upcoming trip across the country.

Shawn C. on April 17th, 2009

Wow, this looks amazing and would be so great for my daughter to use on our flight to Hawaii this summer!
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Prissy on April 17th, 2009

This is a great idea! I never even thought about using something like this. It would take a bit of stress off of a trip!

DEBIJOT on April 17th, 2009

What a great idea. This would come in handy for trips this summer.

dreamer on April 17th, 2009

this is so great and would be perfect for my son

Katie on April 17th, 2009

Sounds fun!

Nadia on April 17th, 2009

What a great idea! We’d love to win this! Thanks for the chance.

julie on April 18th, 2009

omg…thanks to the brilliant minds who came up with this one…perfect

chris on April 18th, 2009

this is an awesome idea — great giveaway!

oona b on April 18th, 2009

This is such a helpful service! Whenever I am packing for a trip, I always have to run out to Target and buy some little treats/toys for my daughter to keep her occupied on the plane, and this would be one less step for a frazzled mama!

Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

Alexia on April 18th, 2009

Great idea! I’d love to win – this could be a lifesaver!

Sarah on April 18th, 2009

Great idea.

Molly on April 18th, 2009

I’ve been dreading visiting my parents because I don’t want to go on a plane with my son. this would help!

Elizabeth M. on April 18th, 2009

Sounds like a great product. Thank you for the contest.

Lo on April 18th, 2009

We go on a lot of car trips to see family, so this would be truly welcome to keep our son happy!!

ryann on April 18th, 2009

perfect for when we go visit my sis 8 hours away!

bronnie on April 20th, 2009

What a fabulous idea. I often pack my own bags, but it’s so hard coming up with ideas of something new that won’t break, and that will keep them entertained for more than a few minutes! I’d love one …

Laurie on April 20th, 2009

How cool! Sounds like a lifesaver! Your blog is great, by the way. Tons of useful information.

gillian on April 20th, 2009

what a great idea! i’d be as excited about opening it and finding out what kind of goodies were inside as my son!

Kristie on April 20th, 2009

Sounds like a great way to keep the kids busy on the trips we hae planned for this summer.

Carrie H. on April 20th, 2009

Terrific idea – it’s always a challenge to keep my toddler occupied on long trips!

Andrea M on April 20th, 2009

What a great idea…I have 2 boys and it is so hard to keep them entertained while traveling

Dolly on April 20th, 2009

what a rad idea! now, this would rock as a giveaway on my Traveling with Baby site. thanks so much for the sweet contest.

brett on April 20th, 2009

what a cool idea!! i’m not sure who’d be more excited- the kids or me!!

Shelly on April 21st, 2009

This would be great for the 18 hour trip to Australia with a 4 year old…..

LN on April 21st, 2009

That’s so cool. In the past 2 weeks we’ve spent over 20 hours in the car (2 all-day trips and a couple “shorter” long distance trips) — we could desperately use some new activities, with 3 kids under 4!

Liz on April 21st, 2009

What a great idea! Traveling with this would make the trip much easier.

Thanks!

JJ on April 22nd, 2009

I can’t wait to check this out I have an international trip coming up soon 2 kids by myself!!!

Linda on April 22nd, 2009

This is a fun idea–a true surprise for parents and kids alike!

Courtney on April 22nd, 2009

My daughter would love this for our annual trip to see the Grandparents this summer!

Katelyn on April 22nd, 2009

I just booked a flight with my 2 children under 2 this would be great!

Jen Hardee on April 22nd, 2009

A bit like Christmas any travel time of the year – perhaps someone should do this for grown-ups too!

Rebecca C on April 23rd, 2009

This looks really great, what an awesome idea!

Joi on April 23rd, 2009

This couldn’t come at a better time as we are embarking on our first real road trip!

xenia on April 24th, 2009

What a great product! I always think that I’m going to know what things will keep my daughter entertained but they don’t seem to last very long… this would be so much better. Thanks!

lace on April 24th, 2009

What a great idea. It would be all new items and could be pulled out through out the trip so the kids aren’t bored with what they all ready have.

Erin H. on April 24th, 2009

This is a fabulous idea, and thanks so much for the giveaway!

Laureen on April 24th, 2009

Could definitely use this on our trip abroad this summer with three little ones! Thanks!

Andrea B on April 24th, 2009

The adults will be just as surprised as the kids when the kids open it!
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at sbcglobal. net

Annika on January 25th, 2010

Fantastic bag and agree with Andrea B there!


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