I love sharing my favorite products that make my life easier, but with the holiday season upon us I think I’m going to throw in a few of my favorite activities too! This mini travel pouch is one of our favorite things to use to keep ourselves entertained while out to restaurants, in doctors offices, on the train, or any place where waiting is hard. It fits easily into my kids’ back packs, or in the glove box of my car. We carry it everywhere!
We try not to use video games to pass the time unless we have to (because there are times you have to). This is a supeer easy “unplugged” way to engage your kids during down time! We made these to take with us last year when we took our first train ride to NYC. I am so glad we had them for the 45 minute delay!
We fill our mini travel pouches with fun things like little action figures, mini markers and notebooks, stickers, and sometimes I even hide a little treat inside like a chocolate coin or a lollipop in a favorite flavor. Since it is a small travel pouch everything inside is perfectly kid sized.
Simply find a pouch small enough to fit in your bag, or car glove box. Someone gifted my girls with these cute zipper pouches, but you can use a makeup pouch from the dollar store.
Fill it with things your kid likes to occupy themselves with. Coloring, stickers and creative play are our go to items. This is perfect for holiday travel. Take it with you on the plane, or pull out during a layover. Hand it out at the first rest stop on car rides, or like we did, use it on the train. Have one on hand to keep little ones occupied during Thanksgiving dinner. This is such a portable source of entertainment for kids you could plan to use it anywhere!
Include items your kid has never played with before to keep them occupied longer! I can’t tell you how much play time we had just with this mini pipsqueak wizard marker! He draws, he sings, he dances and he casts spells!! Best purchase ever!
What activities would you include in this little pouch?
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This sounds like a great idea! I like that it’s something you store in your car and only pull out as appropriate. That way, the activities stay “special” since they don’t always have access.
I love this! I don’t have kids but I do have adult travel kits so that we don’t get bored when traveling. Usually involves cards, podcasts and chocolate!
What a fun activity pouch. These make great traveling companions for kids. My son use to have a traveling bag full of fun things.
Love this idea. I have a bunch of make up bags from Ipsy that I might do this with for my little nieces and nephews.
Wow This is really cute. This would be perfect for traveling.
So clever!! I put the DVD player on for my kids but this has inspired me to pull my finger out and try something new!
This is an awesome idea! Our last trip I literally brought SO MANY TOYS and it was pointless! I like this way better!
What a really great idea! I would add a little mini puzzle if I could! I think my kids would love these for travel! Anything to keep them occupied and happy while traveling!
What a cute idea for kids! And how simple to create! And – less screen time is always a plus!
I love the idea of taking an activity pouch like this one on road trips. It’s a great way to keep the kids occupied with their favorite items.
My kids would love to find that I packed an activity pouch like this! I love those little markers!
This is such a cute idea! My daughter loves anything in a purse and pulling out the items to discover what is inside, so she would love this!
I like this idea. My children love putting little items in their backpacks when we have somewhere to go. They would love to put a pouch in there too with an extra activity and art supplies to use.
That looks like a multipurpose pouch! My daughter would use it for her crayons!
I’m pretty sure that my son would love this activity pouch. It’s really cute and it would be perfect for him because we travel a lot.
That pouch is too adorable! This would be great for my son. He can used ti for his crayons.
What a fun travel pouch! I love keeping things like this on hand to keep littles ones occupied. SO smart!
I don’t know what I would fill a pouch for kids with but I’m sure one day when I start having them I will known great idea!
I am travelling long distance soon and dreading the journey. I plan to keep lots of activities for my kiddo .
These are super creative and usedul for all ages, I think. Also, I really enjoy that your family is active in being unplugged 🙂