No matter what you may have planned for this summer, I’m sure it will involve at least some extended time in the car or airplane. To prevent antsy, bored children on the way to your destination, National Geographic Kids has new two books to keep them busy for the whole trip and then some.
The Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas
Upon receiving the book, my daughter said, “Oh, road trips! We can use this on a road trip! When’s our next vacation?” There are maps, facts, attractions and more for each for the fifty states. Thanks to this book I have been hearing odd traffic laws and state quirks for the past three days straight. Did you know that Arkansas, ‘it’s illegal to walk your cow down Main Street in Little Rock after 1pm on Sundays’? Have you ever visited the Mini-Golf Capital of the World in South Carolina? Additionally, games and other boredom busters can be found toward the back of the 128 pages.
When was the last time you left the kids with a sitter and had a relaxing date with your special someone? Can you even recall the last time you went to the movie theater and didn’t have to watch something with talking animals or a theme song?
Okay, I’m hooked. I have to admit that I like getting massages, a mani-/pedi-, etc. After 11 years of being a ‘mom’ 24/7 and putting all my needs last, it’s nice to finally get a little pampered and splurge a bit on something totally and completely impractical. Know what I mean?
Comment and It Might Come…
About four months ago, I had read about a Fairy Hobmother who was visiting blogs around the web and gifting them with a generous Amazon gift card just for commenting. I was skeptical but left a comment on my buddy Louise’s post at Mom Start. Guess what?! I just got a visit (and a nice gift card) from the Fairy Hobmother at Appliances Online as well!
Want a chance to win one yourself? Just leave a comment and maybe you’ll get a surprise visit too!
"Happy Dance" courtesy of my daughter!