On this page I will evaluate and compare the top travel toys for toddlers. What makes a good travel toy for your toddler? The toy needs to keep your toddler’s mind occupied for a long period of time, it mustn’t break if dropped and it must be light and compact. We will look at toys that are perfect for general travel(plane, train or bus) and then some that are specifically for car trips. Toddlers do grow tired of toys over time, so you might like to switch out the toys and add a new one between vacations.
Travel Magna Doodle
A Magna Doodle is a bitlike a chalk board. But, you use a magnetic pen instead of a piece of chalk. The pen only works on the special board. This means your toddler can’t make a mess with it. Once your toddler is done with one drawing, he pushes a button, resetting the Magna Doodle. That means they can keep drawing for hours . This Magna Doodle isn’t very big, but that is ideal for traveling.
Finger Puppets
These puppets are small, there for easy to travel with and the time that toddlers can amuse themselves, with them is only limited by their imagination. You can also join in and act out little scenes with these finger puppets.
Travel music
There are several CDs available especially for toddlers. In the car, they can both listen and sing along to them.
Car travel
Snack and play travel tray
An big problem with motor travel and small children are that they drop what they are holding and then they can’t get at it. This leads to a noisy and unhappy toddler. A good travel tray is the best solution to this problem. This travel tray clips and unclips easily to the seat, so great if you make periodic stops. The tray is light and plush, so great for car travel. Also it has bags on the sides.
Animal neck pillow
The animal neck pillow is a soft comfort toy and a function sleep aid. If you want your toddler to sleep sitting up a neck pillow is a must. There are a large variety of animals types so whether your kids like a purple hippo or a green frog, you will be able to find one.
Hopefully you will find that with these travel toys for toddlers your trips will be much more pleasant.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Gifts for Hikers
If you have a loved one, who is a hiker, a hiking gift can really show them that you care.
So I thought I would write down some great gift ideas for hikers.
Swiss Gear Hiking Pole: Now, every hiker needs a good walking stick and this is one of the best. I have found that it reduces the strain on my knees and ankles. Also, I have less falls when I hike with it. There are fancy walking sticks out there with all kinds of gadgets, but if you are looking for a cheap reliable gift, look no further.
Headlamp: What people from cities and towns don't understand, is just how dark it gets out there. At night there is nothing but endless black. Normal torches are too heavy and only leaves one hand free. Ever try to pitch a tent at night with one hand? That dog just won't hunt.
The headlamp is a life saver for any hiker and an excellent gift.
Coleman Survival Kit: Hiking is generally safe, but it is possible to pick up some minor scrapes or get lost. If things go wrong, this emergency kit can help you out. It has bandages, antiseptic pads, scissors, emergency blanket, emergency poncho, drinking water tablets, waterproof matches and glow sticks.
Victorinox Swiss Army, Swiss Champ Pocket Knife: There are many types of Swiss army knives for sale, but this is the one that made them all popular. The original and best Swiss army knife. As all hikers know, you have to carry everything with you. Because this knife has so many features in such a small package, it is ideal for hikers.
Garmin eTrex Vista CX Color Handheld GPS: Garmin is the market leader in GPS technology and they brought out the eTrex line especially for hikers and campers. It is used with one hand and runs for 20 hours on 2 AA batteries. You will be able to download maps specific to your area and install it on your eTrex.
This is the best premium gift for hikers and campers.
Sources:
Bike Equipment
So I thought I would write down some great gift ideas for hikers.
Swiss Gear Hiking Pole: Now, every hiker needs a good walking stick and this is one of the best. I have found that it reduces the strain on my knees and ankles. Also, I have less falls when I hike with it. There are fancy walking sticks out there with all kinds of gadgets, but if you are looking for a cheap reliable gift, look no further.
Headlamp: What people from cities and towns don't understand, is just how dark it gets out there. At night there is nothing but endless black. Normal torches are too heavy and only leaves one hand free. Ever try to pitch a tent at night with one hand? That dog just won't hunt.
The headlamp is a life saver for any hiker and an excellent gift.
Coleman Survival Kit: Hiking is generally safe, but it is possible to pick up some minor scrapes or get lost. If things go wrong, this emergency kit can help you out. It has bandages, antiseptic pads, scissors, emergency blanket, emergency poncho, drinking water tablets, waterproof matches and glow sticks.
Victorinox Swiss Army, Swiss Champ Pocket Knife: There are many types of Swiss army knives for sale, but this is the one that made them all popular. The original and best Swiss army knife. As all hikers know, you have to carry everything with you. Because this knife has so many features in such a small package, it is ideal for hikers.
Garmin eTrex Vista CX Color Handheld GPS: Garmin is the market leader in GPS technology and they brought out the eTrex line especially for hikers and campers. It is used with one hand and runs for 20 hours on 2 AA batteries. You will be able to download maps specific to your area and install it on your eTrex.
This is the best premium gift for hikers and campers.
Sources:
Bike Equipment
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Freeze dried camping food
Freeze dried food is a good choice for campers because it is light weight, compact and easy to prepare.
How they make it: Well what the producers do is, they take normal food, then they freeze it. Then they heat it very rapidly, so the the frozen water goes straight from a solid to a gas. After that they suck the water vapor out. All you do, is to add boiling water and it's ready to eat.
When I go camping I use allot more energy than I do when I am sitting at my desk. So I go for the foods that are high in carbs. This will keep you going, while the high protein foods will let you down.
Freeze dried food lasts for 3-5 years, depending on what's in the food, so you can buy it now and use it the next time you camping.
I recommend you stick to the 2 name brands in freeze dried food: Mountain House and AlpineAire. Their products are all pretty tasty, while some of the smaller brands can be more of an adventure.
You can buy it online Here
How they make it: Well what the producers do is, they take normal food, then they freeze it. Then they heat it very rapidly, so the the frozen water goes straight from a solid to a gas. After that they suck the water vapor out. All you do, is to add boiling water and it's ready to eat.
When I go camping I use allot more energy than I do when I am sitting at my desk. So I go for the foods that are high in carbs. This will keep you going, while the high protein foods will let you down.
Freeze dried food lasts for 3-5 years, depending on what's in the food, so you can buy it now and use it the next time you camping.
I recommend you stick to the 2 name brands in freeze dried food: Mountain House and AlpineAire. Their products are all pretty tasty, while some of the smaller brands can be more of an adventure.
You can buy it online Here
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