sweetpeasmom
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 0:00:27 GMT
DD (15) and I are leaving Thurs to go to Orlando with her bff and mom. I want to do a road trip goodie bag that they get to pull something out each hour (it's about a 7 hour drive). So far I have:
-makeup wipes -face mask -gummies -$5 Dunkin card
I am looking for fun things for them. Could even be something to do on the way down to pass time. $5 and under per item is what I'm shooting for. What ideas do you have?
I am also thinking of making like a snack basket for them as well. So the goodie bag doesn't necessarily have to have a ton of eats.
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Post by ellen on Jul 9, 2019 0:16:22 GMT
I am always happy to get a new lip balm.
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Post by myshelly on Jul 9, 2019 0:19:31 GMT
Nail polish
Fun socks
A flavored bottled water
Flip flops
Hair ties
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Post by dewryce on Jul 9, 2019 0:26:32 GMT
Is there anything you can buy that they can use at your destination? If they don’t have real waterproof phone cases, what about one like this? DH used it for a tube ride down a river, in an ocean and a pool. It’s more than you listed but if y’all will be in the water the extra money could be worth it. I’m sure there are other brands, this was a few years ago IIRC. Along the same lines, a small bottle of hair protection from the sun, oh I use a beach waves hair spray that smells like summer and I love it. Not Your Mother’s Hair Spray. The brand has several options like this. iTunes is no longer a thing, right? Are there gift cards to other music streaming services? |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 0:35:49 GMT
Nail polish Fun socks A flavored bottled water Flip flops Hair ties I had thought about fun socks. They love them. Good idea. They are getting flip flops with a tank for the water park that says Dinglehopper Hair, Don't Care.
Is there anything you can buy that they can use at your destination? If they don’t have real waterproof phone cases, what about one like this? DH used it for a tube ride down a river, in an ocean and a pool. It’s more than you listed but if y’all will be in the water the extra money could be worth it. I’m sure there are other brands, this was a few years ago IIRC. Along the same lines, a small bottle of hair protection from the sun, oh I use a beach waves hair spray that smells like summer and I love it. Not Your Mother’s Hair Spray. The brand has several options like this. iTunes is no longer a thing, right? Are there gift cards to other music streaming services?
I bought her and I some phone cases off Amazon (they arrived today). Her friend and mom already had some (I had planned on giving them some since they came in a pack of 4). I'll checkout the hair stuff. Thanks.
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Post by janeinbama on Jul 9, 2019 0:38:18 GMT
I would throw in some Disney "toys" or beach toys is this is not Disney trip. That sounds like a fun trip. Matching fun sunglasses, hair accessories, socks are always fun. Walk the Dollar sections at Target, Dollar General and Dollar Tree plenty of inspiration there.
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Post by christine58 on Jul 9, 2019 0:40:16 GMT
I am also thinking of making like a snack basket for them as well. So the goodie bag doesn't necessarily have to have a ton of eats. Honestly, I think I'd do this and not add to what you've listed already. If they were younger--maybe--but I don't think an every hour thing is necessary. I would do a snack basket though.. dummies, gum, pretzels, chocolate etc |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 9, 2019 0:45:14 GMT
Love that tank top quote!
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sweetpeasmom
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 0:45:20 GMT
I would throw in some Disney "toys" or beach toys is this is not Disney trip. That sounds like a fun trip. Matching fun sunglasses, hair accessories, socks are always fun. Walk the Dollar sections at Target, Dollar General and Dollar Tree plenty of inspiration there. We are going to Disney Springs and Typhoon Lagoon. Not the parks. I looked at Target today and didn't see anything. I will go to Dollar Tree tomorrow. |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 9, 2019 0:59:41 GMT
I am also thinking of making like a snack basket for them as well. So the goodie bag doesn't necessarily have to have a ton of eats. Honestly, I think I'd do this and not add to what you've listed already. If they were younger--maybe--but I don't think an every hour thing is necessary. I would do a snack basket though.. dummies, gum, pretzels, chocolate etc I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this.  When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things. |
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Post by bothmykidsrbrats on Jul 9, 2019 1:03:12 GMT
DD17 and her friends are into toe rings this summer. She found them at Clair's and Target.
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Post by dewryce on Jul 9, 2019 1:05:21 GMT
DD17 and her friends are into toe rings this summer. She found them at Clair's and Target. What a fun idea! |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 1:15:12 GMT
DD17 and her friends are into toe rings this summer. She found them at Clair's and Target. Ohhhh! That might be fun!
I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this. When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things.
I was thinking the same, just something fun. We are actually celebrating their 10 year friendaversary. We are doing makeovers at Sephora, dinner at Disney Springs (will take fun photos too). Waterpark Glow party Sat. Brunch w/Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Eric on Sunday. Bestie's mom got them Disney ears (dd chose Ariel and bff chose Rapunzel).
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jul 9, 2019 1:36:05 GMT
I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this. When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things. I have girlfriends I travel with a few times a year. We generally meet up at the locations so we don't need trip goodie bags, but we nearly always bring each other a variety of small thoughtful gifts and funny/silly sorts of treats. It just adds a fun element! How about some sort of make-your-own bracelet kit so they could do matchy-matchy little friendship bravelets? |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 1:39:14 GMT
I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this. When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things. I have girlfriends I travel with a few times a year. We generally meet up at the locations so we don't need trip goodie bags, but we nearly always bring each other a variety of small thoughtful gifts and funny/silly sorts of treats. It just adds a fun element! How about some sort of make-your-own bracelet kit so they could do matchy-matchy little friendship bravelets? Funny you say that about the bracelets. DD just setup an IG page to sell them. She mentioned she wanted to go get one of the large packs of thread to take with her. |
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Post by dewryce on Jul 9, 2019 1:40:04 GMT
I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this. When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things. I have girlfriends I travel with a few times a year. We generally meet up at the locations so we don't need trip goodie bags, but we nearly always bring each other a variety of small thoughtful gifts and funny/silly sorts of treats. It just adds a fun element! How about some sort of make-your-own bracelet kit so they could do matchy-matchy little friendship bravelets? Exactly! I like the idea of those bracelets, I bet they sell them at the parks for a lot more, and it gives them something to do on the trip. They could make ankle bracelets too/instead. |
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Post by my3freaks on Jul 9, 2019 2:06:37 GMT
Check out the travel size stuff at Ulta if you have one nearby. There's some cute stuff there for teens.
Lip balm, either colored or flavored with SPF. Sunburned lips are horrible.
The beach spray for hair is a good idea. If anyone has color treated or really dry hair, I'd just suggest getting a sugar spray instead of salt spray.
Hand sanitizer. Whole Foods has some clip on ones that smell really good (I have a mint mojito one right now) and Bath & Body Works always has fun ones.
Portable phone charger
Mad Libs books
Travel board games or card games
Adult coloring books/colored pencils or markers or gel pens
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jul 9, 2019 3:10:52 GMT
DD17 and her friends are into toe rings this summer. She found them at Clair's and Target. Ohhhh! That might be fun!
I dunno, I’m 46 years old and I’d love a bag like this. When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things.
I was thinking the same, just something fun. We are actually celebrating their 10 year friendaversary. We are doing makeovers at Sephora, dinner at Disney Springs (will take fun photos too). Waterpark Glow party Sat. Brunch w/Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Eric on Sunday. Bestie's mom got them Disney ears (dd chose Ariel and bff chose Rapunzel).
If you actually live near a Sephora, you can go in and get $5 gift cards, which I know is not a lot of money at Sephora, but it will offset the cost of whatever little something they might like to buy. I think you can get a sheet mask for under $5 at least. If you're willing to splurge and spend $10 on each card, that is enough for one of the Sephora eyeshadows ($8), Sephora lipstories lipstick ($8), or fancy lip balm ($6). I also think that they might give you the little mirror compacts, especially if you mention what you're picking the cards up for. If no one in your car is adverse to perfumes, you might also ask your Sephora folks if they could spare two summery perfume samples. My understanding is that they'll give you a regular carded vial sample... bonus item for the girls, no cost. I don't know what the waterpark glow party is, but ... do you need to grab them some extra glow sticks before you hit the road? I am sure they have those at dollar tree. If you're at Ulta like someone above suggested, check out their Fizz and Bubble products-- a bunch of mine were on clearance for under $5. And failing that, over in the Ulta bath section, they have some bath fizzy disks. (I am suggesting those over bath bombs because the disks are better sealed, IMO, and they're flatter, so easier to pack in the goodie bag.) |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 4:03:26 GMT
Ohhhh! That might be fun!
I was thinking the same, just something fun. We are actually celebrating their 10 year friendaversary. We are doing makeovers at Sephora, dinner at Disney Springs (will take fun photos too). Waterpark Glow party Sat. Brunch w/Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Eric on Sunday. Bestie's mom got them Disney ears (dd chose Ariel and bff chose Rapunzel).
If you actually live near a Sephora, you can go in and get $5 gift cards, which I know is not a lot of money at Sephora, but it will offset the cost of whatever little something they might like to buy. I think you can get a sheet mask for under $5 at least. If you're willing to splurge and spend $10 on each card, that is enough for one of the Sephora eyeshadows ($8), Sephora lipstories lipstick ($8), or fancy lip balm ($6). I also think that they might give you the little mirror compacts, especially if you mention what you're picking the cards up for. If no one in your car is adverse to perfumes, you might also ask your Sephora folks if they could spare two summery perfume samples. My understanding is that they'll give you a regular carded vial sample... bonus item for the girls, no cost. I don't know what the waterpark glow party is, but ... do you need to grab them some extra glow sticks before you hit the road? I am sure they have those at dollar tree. If you're at Ulta like someone above suggested, check out their Fizz and Bubble products-- a bunch of mine were on clearance for under $5. And failing that, over in the Ulta bath section, they have some bath fizzy disks. (I am suggesting those over bath bombs because the disks are better sealed, IMO, and they're flatter, so easier to pack in the goodie bag.) Those are great ideas! Thank you. The Glow party is an after hours at Typhoon Lagoon. Limited tickets, low crowds, things lit up. We will get a glow band but the glow sticks would be great. |
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Post by mlana on Jul 9, 2019 4:27:21 GMT
What about some of the hand crank flashlights or the the headlights that are on a headband? We used these one year and the kids really enjoyed them. They used them and booklights in the back seat so they could play games after dark.
Marcy
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2019 9:31:31 GMT
I'm not sure I'd do this. A little trinket every hour is what you do for little kids who can't keep themselves occupied for a long time, not for (almost) adults.
The idea of wanting them to be comfortable and have fun the whole time is so sweet, though. I'd go for a snack basket and maybe a basket of magazines, and maybe a pair of fuzzy socks for everyone since the airco in cars can get so cold, and leave it at that.
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Post by schizo319 on Jul 9, 2019 11:24:14 GMT
See if you can find some Mad Libs (you could probably even find/print some online)!
My (adult) friends and I always try to get them for road trips/vacations and they are a total riot.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Jul 9, 2019 14:40:28 GMT
Personally, I think above the age 10-12 should be able to ride in a car for several hours, sit at event, sit in a waiting room at an appointment, be in a restaurant, or visit someone's home, etc...without having to be indulged, bribed, or need a device to keep them occupied.
A 15 year old shouldn't need a gift every hour to keep them occupied or help them behave during a long car ride.
If I were going to do a goodie bag for a 15 year old on a road trip, it would be a one time thing, certainly not every hour.
I would do a cross body bag or fanny pack type thing , with the following:
Spending money
Mini Hand sanitizer
Mini hand lotion
Mini word search (with pen or pencil)
Chapstick
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Post by peano on Jul 9, 2019 14:53:38 GMT
Personally, I think above the age 10-12 should be able to ride in a car for several hours, sit at event, sit in a waiting room at an appointment, be in a restaurant, or visit someone's home, etc...without having to be indulged, bribed, or need a device to keep them occupied. A 15 year old shouldn't need a gift every hour to keep them occupied or help them behave during a long car ride. If I were going to do a goodie bag for a 15 year old on a road trip, it would be a one time thing, certainly not every hour. I would do a cross body bag or fanny pack type thing , with the following: Spending money Mini Hand sanitizer Mini hand lotion Mini word search (with pen or pencil) Chapstick Thank you. I totally agree with your first paragraph. I was hoping I wasn't the only one thinking that "letting them open one item every hour" was age inappropriate. I do think the idea of doing a goodie bag as a little gift/memento of the trip is a sweet and thoughtful idea though. Have a great time! |
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Post by sweetpeasmom on Jul 9, 2019 15:24:27 GMT
Personally, I think above the age 10-12 should be able to ride in a car for several hours, sit at event, sit in a waiting room at an appointment, be in a restaurant, or visit someone's home, etc...without having to be indulged, bribed, or need a device to keep them occupied. A 15 year old shouldn't need a gift every hour to keep them occupied or help them behave during a long car ride. If I were going to do a goodie bag for a 15 year old on a road trip, it would be a one time thing, certainly not every hour. I would do a cross body bag or fanny pack type thing , with the following: Spending money Mini Hand sanitizer Mini hand lotion Mini word search (with pen or pencil) Chapstick Thank you for your input. It’s meant to just be something fun. I have no doubt they are both old enough to occupy themselves. It’s just meant to be fun. It’s a trip to celebrate their friendhip. Maybe that may seem over the top too. But it’s what we want to do. |
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 9, 2019 16:37:14 GMT
Personally, I think above the age 10-12 should be able to ride in a car for several hours, sit at event, sit in a waiting room at an appointment, be in a restaurant, or visit someone's home, etc...without having to be indulged, bribed, or need a device to keep them occupied. A 15 year old shouldn't need a gift every hour to keep them occupied or help them behave during a long car ride. If I were going to do a goodie bag for a 15 year old on a road trip, it would be a one time thing, certainly not every hour. I would do a cross body bag or fanny pack type thing , with the following: Spending money Mini Hand sanitizer Mini hand lotion Mini word search (with pen or pencil) Chapstick Thank you for your input. It’s meant to just be something fun. I have no doubt they are both old enough to occupy themselves. It’s just meant to be fun. It’s a trip to celebrate their friendhip. Maybe that may seem over the top too. But it’s what we want to do. I read it as a celebration not ‘can’t occupy themselves’ ask  Have fun!! |
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Post by seaexplore on Jul 9, 2019 17:53:54 GMT
We’re getting ready to hit the road for 8 hours with my kids (7 & 3).... they’ll each have a sling backpack (got at the family party this weekend!) and will have their devices charged with downloaded movies/shows, personalized water bottle that I’ll fill with ice water, new headphones, teddy grams bags, cheezit bags, gummy bears, granola bars, fig bars, colored pencils/coloring books (no markers/crayons in the car). I’ll have other snacks for us too. They’ll get their bags when we get on the highway.
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Post by ddly on Jul 9, 2019 18:12:31 GMT
I agree that this is a goodie bag for a celebration, not something to keep them busy or occupied. I don’t have any additional ideas, I think you’ve gotten plenty.
Have a great trip!
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Post by FrozenPea on Jul 9, 2019 18:30:32 GMT
a journal, MadLibs, embroidery floss to make friendship bracelets
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Post by gina on Jul 9, 2019 19:39:42 GMT
$5 iTunes card (do they make them in $5s??) so they can download 3 new songs....
candy
lip balm
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When I get together to do crafts with others we still buy a few fun little things.
Have fun!!
