Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Roadtrip Ready: Keep Them Busy Baskets


Hey guys! I'm Staci from lizard & ladybug. I am loving the Roadtrip Ready series that Kelli is having!! I'm thrilled she's having me today! I don't know about you but having 2 little ones (4 and 6) in the car for more than a Target run can be stressful. In the event we have to take a long trip, I've put together some baskets for each of them full of goodies to keep them quiet busy :)
 I ran to Dollar Tree to pick up a few essentials. Baskets, lined paper, magnetic letters, flash cards and pizza pans. The pizza pans are magnetic and make the perfect 'board' to use the letters.

I also added some crayons and a crayon box.

 I found these cool 'window' markers (anyone try them?) I thought the kids would get a kick out of writing on their windows.
The kids can draw, play with the letters, practice their math (lizard) and letters (ladybug) And if all else fails, I have candy :)
There you have it. My "Keep Them Busy Baskets".
Thanks for letting me visit & I hope you'll stop by my blog and say Hi!
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13 comments:

  1. staci @ lizard n ladybugMay 30, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Thanks for having me today!!

    I'm using these baskets tonight..and we've already tested the window markers :)

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  2. JenileeMay 30, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    I love the idea of a basket! My girls use fabric bags to put their stuff in but a basket would stay firm and hold their stuff better. Good idea!

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  3. KelliMay 30, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    This is a great idea! I have just recently seen the window markers and I need to pick them up.

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  4. Sugarplum Creations BlogMay 30, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Travel baskets are such a great idea. And those window markers look like such fun!

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  5. FrouFrouBritchesMay 30, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    CUTE! Love the magnetic letters and pizza pan idea. So smart!

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  6. CMMay 30, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    Wow, what great ideas! The pizza pan one is the best.

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  8. KarenJune 4, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    We LOVE our window markers! Also, a pack of sidewalk chalk to use when you stop at roadside parks -- sometimes a little outside art time is good! On the back of your pizza pan, use some duct tape to grid a tic-tac-toe board; grab 2 sets of matching magnets and that's a quick game for the older kiddos!

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  9. AnonymousJune 4, 2012 at 11:53 AM

    This is a great idea. I already have a few of these baskets!

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  10. Katherine June 4, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    What great ideas!

    I'm hosting a blender giveaway... would love to have you enter :-)

    http://therealfoodrunner.blogspot.com/2012/06/magic-bullet-blender-giveaway.html

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  11. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooJune 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    I think I may have to put our window markers in the car! Great idea!

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  12. laxsupermomJune 6, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    Love the idea of the window markers! I'll have to grab some before our big GA trip. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. DeeJune 7, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    I let each of my kids pack their own bag with whatever they want and then I pack a separate one full of things like this that I think will keep them entertained! Great ideas! :)

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