Traveling lighter

Now that Summer is upon us and many of you will be going on trips, I wanted to share this with you!
I just discovered this great website today courtesy of Urban Baby. www.madallie.com.
All your travels needs for the little ones are covered here. There are books on destinations and travel gear, which is all well and good, but what I really like about this site is all the great portable toys. How many of us have been totally inundated with kid krap at the airport? This website has some ingenious little things that are light and more manageable. For instance:
Your child can earn of other cultures and lifestyles while practicing lacing skills with the Children of the World sewing cards. The Children of the World sewing kit includes 5 sturdy 8"x5" laminated sewing cards, each featuring a different child in native costume. This is a perfect choice for those long plane, train and car trips.

Or

A Lap Doodle Board To Go dry erase game board. It features four pre-printed games, a secret code and a plain white drawing surface for children to express their own creativity. The dry erase board surface wipes clean with the included eraser and the dry-erase markers are easy to use and virtually mistake proof! The convenient snap on storage pouch keeps the 6 dry erase markers and eraser within reach. Provides hours of fun, games and creativity while on the move.

They also have an abundance of sticker related books and activities as well as games for the other kids like magnetic checkers and magnetic Slides and Ladders, knitting projects and other cool crafts.

Even though you are lugging a pack n’play, four suitcases a stroller and car seat if like to look really chic at the airport then you can also “outfit” your kid with one of the cool backpacks offered on this site as well…

If anything this site offers some great IDEAS on what to bring in the car and airport to minimize your load….

So have a great trip! I am home all summer taking care of my baby due in just a couple weeks!