On The Road Again...

Growing up, my family did a lot of traveling, especially in the summer. It wasn't unusual for us to pack up the car, pile into the backseat and hit the road, driving a few hours, or even a few days until we hit our destination. Sometimes we would have a set point, meeting family or visiting a national park. Other times we would just drive, maps in hand, thrilled with the adventure of it all.

Beyond the beautiful landscapes, interesting people and exciting adventures these trips brought us, some of my favorite memories included the actual time spent in the car. We would listen to books on tape, read comic books, or play a variety of car games to keep us occupied. As my son grows older, I hope to recreate many of the memories I hold dear to my heart as well as create new ones.

A Child's Garden knows that many families will be setting out on vacation this summer, whether by car, plane or even boat! We've gathered together some items that will help your family create some long lasting travel memories as well.

Travel puzzles are a great way to keep young minds entertained on long stretches. Come check out the fun, new travel puzzles we have from Crocodile Creek. They come in a travel-ready package, with a ziplock closure, so you're able to easily keep all the pieces in one place. We have a variety of puzzles from dinosaurs, space travel, a map of the U.S. and more!


When you're riding in the car, it can sometimes feel like time never passes, easily contributing to bored little passengers. With Eeboo's new Travel Bingo, car rides can become fun again. Join your kids in finding various items outside your car window and check them off. Who will reach BINGO first?!


Mudpuppy knows what travelers of all ages need. We have a few items from this company that is sure to brighten any trip. With oversized playing cards, older kids can play all the old favorites from Go Fish, War, Hearts, Rummy, Solitaire and many more. There are a variety of themes to choose from as well.


To help remember all of the fabulous fun from your family trip, consider picking up a Mudpuppy travel journal. Both kids and adults can fill the pages in together, creating a lasting way to cherish your trip.



For younger kids, Mudpuppy's sticker books are the perfect way to help pass the time. With a variety of different scenes to chose from, kids can play at the zoo, ride with horses or even put on a play! Come check out all the different ones we have at A Child's Garden.


Besides all of these wonderful items geared towards travelers, we also have some of our regular items that could be helpful while on vacation. From the brand new colorful Kleen Kanteens to the selection of entertaining kids' CDs, you'll be able to find plenty of things to help make your trip that much more enjoyable, here, at A Child's Garden.

Happy Travels!