Little Jet Set Makes Travel Simple Review and Giveaway
March 30, 2009 by Laurie
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Little Jet Set is one of my all time favorite places for traveling with kids, because it has so many resources all in one place. I ran across Little Jet Jet for the first time when I was going to be traveling across the country with two eleven month olds, and found so many things that I could use. The fact that we were taking a major trip with my boys coupled with the fact that I was a first time parent, I was desperate to find things to entertain the boys as well as maintain my sanity.
Little Jet Set offers a wide range of things for your child’s travel. And it is really nicely organized. Not only that they offer some valuable links to some really nice resources. I found a wealth of information, when I was busy trying to determine if the boys car seats were going to fit on an airplane.
We were recently given the opportunity to review the Vehicles Maze Puzzle, by Melissa and Doug and the I Get Around Travel Activity Set. Both of the boys were naturally excited to try what I pulled out of the box. The Vehicle Maze puzzle was a big hit because both of them go coo coo over cars of any kind. This puzzle is great for road trips, because it has no loose pieces so nothing gets lost. This is perfect for long road trips. Each vehicle has a specific place along the maze like the police car goes to the station, and the school bus goes to the school. My two simple love it and I don’t have to chase after lost pieces.
Vehicle Maze Puzzle $16.99
This innovative wooden puzzle includes nine colorful vehicle pieces that slide around a colorful town scene on slotted tracks. Uniquely designed sliding pieces move freely around the puzzle, but can’t be removed or lost! Perfect for car trips or airplane rides. This great activity encourages eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Dimensions: 13.2 in. x 10.7 in. x 1.1 in. Age 3+
The “I Get Around Travel Activity Set.” is one of my favorites and it is such a cute idea for young kids. I am an avid scrapbooker so this is a great way to get your kids involved, and they can create their own memories. The boys had a blast with all the fun stickers, and even though they didn’t quite grasp the concept, it is a great way to spend time with your child, and helping them recall the favorite moments in their trip. This would be great for vacations at the end of a busy day. It is a great way to give them an activity and to wind down from such a busy day. I love anything that encourage cognitive skills, as well as creativity. The boys loved choosing from all the fun stickers.
I Get Around Activity Set $39.95
This gift set, available only at LittleJetSet.com, is perfect for kids who are going places — in everyday life, on special trips and in their imaginations. Each set includes: an “i get around” board book, which tells the story of Rover, and all the ways this hound gets around with his animal friends and what he does at the end of an active day; a spiral bound journal and scrapbook where little ones can express themselves with stickers, drawings and words as they experience the world around them; and 6 packs of repositionable stickers (Rover, action words, objects, feelings and senses, alphabet and special places). Comes packaged in a Little Jet Set logo tote – perfect for gift giving.
- Comes with rhyming 32-page board book, 60-page journal and 6 packs of stickers (2 sheets each)
- Written and illustrated by Deb Miner
- Age 3+
I highly recommend Little Jet Set if you are traveling with young kids and are looking for some fun activities to help keep them occupied. At least you have all of the best ideas in one place.
Little Jet Jet and DoubleBugs would like to give its readers the chance to win and “I Get Around Travel Activity Set” of their very own!
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I love the Trunki ride on suitcase. I make sure when we are traveling I pack two seperate bags with two of everything in it for the flight or car ride. That way there will be no fights over who has what between my two kids. Thanks for entering me in the giveaway!!
Cow Print Art and Activity Backpack by The Piggy Story is adorable
crayola sells traingular crayons that do not roll and colored pencils too- easier for traveling in car or plane. Have some dollar store prizes to pull out just in case they need something new to be amused with.
I like the book “We All Go Traveling By” and my favorite travel tip is to have my pillow and blanket. My daughter is 20 now and I don’t need to worry about packing for kids. I do home daycare and I don’t go very far with them but I always make sure I have diapers and baby wipes at all times.
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I love Saba the Snail Zoobie Pet. It’s adorable. I’ve had to travel several times by myself with my three kids on quite long trips. I find that packing lots of snacks in little snack bags keeps them happy.
Flip to Win Travel Bingo looks fun! I throw a basket of books in the back seat for my son, no quieter activity than reading and using his imagination. It seems to keep him happy for a while.
I like the Squiggles: A Really Giant Drawing and Painting Book from Chronicle Books. My best travel tip is to pack enough varied kinds of snacks.
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My favorite tip is to have a pillow and blanket. I like the Cowprint Art and Activity Backpack.
Towgo the Trunki is such a great idea for airport waits. My tip is to fly when during your child’s night time so they sleep.
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My kids would love the travel Blingo books.
Thank you for the great giveaway!
The chalk and doodles sounds fun.
When traveling, fill a small backpack with little items the children can use (Snacks, color books/crayons, etc.)
I really like the Piggy Pirates Art and Activity Backpack by The Piggy Story. I try to check out the local museums before traveling, sometimes you can find great discounts or free admission tickets online
I like the Cow Print Art and Activity Backpack by The Piggy Story.
When we travel by car, the kids bring their favorite pillow and blankie with them so that they are comfortable
I like the Cow Print Art and Activity Backpack by The Piggy Story
I like Quack Quack by Blue Orange Games for my grandson.
Travel tip take children’s books on tape with you.
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Favorite Tip: Have plenty of CD’s and DVD’s.
I like the Pretty Princess Art Travel set. Thanks.
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I like We All Go Traveling By. and my tip is to keep baby wipes handy along with ziplocs..for anything, everything.thanks
I also like the activity backpack. My best tip for travel is bring lots of snacks and wipes for easy cleanup
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Gotta make sure you have plenty of DVD’s !!
My choice on the website would be the Art Folio. Looks like lots of kiddie-fun!! My best travel tips: coloring books, crayons, lot of little snack-size ziplocks filled with healthy snacks, books, a small game or two.
The Piggy Mermaids Lil’ Diva Valise Sleep Set by The Piggy Story is cuter than cute, and easily one of my favorite items from the site.
Travel Tip – If taking children on International flights, book a night flight. The kids will sleep the whole trip, and trust me, you WANT them to sleep the whole trip. 🙂
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I love Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag by Lug.
Tip – Always have a bag of necessities. Include snacks, games, music, anything to keep little hands and minds busy.
I love Saba the Snail Zoobie Pet. So cute!!
When I travel with my two little ones I find the DVD player helps the most. Especially since most come with 2 headphone jacks now.
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Word games are good to play because everyone can play them (if you’re old enough) and there are no pieces!
I like the Argyle prep lap desk.
I love the Zoobies. They are so cute and versatile too. I see they have some new ones.
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Frieda and Towgo the Trunkis definitely. My best tip is to plan ahead and keep plenty of wipes on hand.
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What’s A Dragon Art and Activity Backpack by The Piggy Story is too cute.
My tip is travel at night if possible.The kids can sleep(possibly with a new stuffed animal) and you get piece and quiet.Thanks!
Love the Car Valet by Alex. Great for little back seat occupants!!! My best travel tip is to plan time for bathroom breaks.
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I love the Made You Look book by Klutz! One thing that saves us on long car trips is to have mini rock outs. At rest stops, we turn up the music and stand outside the car and dance like crazy. It gets some energy out before getting back in the car.
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I like the Magnetic Pattern Block Kit by Melissa & Doug. I can see how it would keep little ones occupied and entertained for hours.
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I love the Trixie the Trunki ride on suitcase! I pack each child their own backpack with activities and snacks that are new and fun to keep them busy for the flight.
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I love the xcase by Heys. Their website loads VERY slow (and I’m on cable internet).
When we travel, I pack my kids outfits (down to underwear in socks) in large ziplock bags. That way, all they have to do is grab a bag out of the suitcase and they have a full outfit ready to go. The bags are also good for packing wet swimsuits/soiled items for the trip home.
I like the Piggy Pirates Art and Activity Backpack.
Always bring a snack when you travel
I like the Travel Toy Tote by Alex. For a long road trip we like to freeze about a dozen juice boxes, use them to keep other stuff cold in the cooler and then drink them as they melt.
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The Squiggles really giant drawing book looks great. If I hadn’t just SWORN I wouldn’t buy anything else for the easter basket, I’d be very tempted by a lot of these items. Hmm, a travel tip…if you’re having trouble getting seats together as a family, just explain that you don’t mind sitting next to a stranger, but you will be breastfeeding…the WHOLE time. The older the child, the faster the agent will be printing a ticket with seats together. 🙂
The Flip to Win Travel Bingo looks like fun! We pack small activities that can be handed out every hour or so throughout a long trip — it breaks up the trip and keeps the kids busy!
Love the Trunki suitcases – our son has one and it was so handy in the airport when we flew overseas! When we travel, we try to make sure the bag is packed with healthy snacks/drinks, toys and books that don’t come out very often. The portable DVD player is a definite sanity saver for long carrides! We also try to pack a lunch if the weather is nice so we can stop in a park somewhere to eat. That way my son can run around for a bit instead of going from his car seat to the chair in the restaurant where he’s expected to sit still for even longer.
I adore the Cow Print Ramblin’ Kid Suitcase Sleep Set by The Piggy Story. It is just too cute. I want a grown up one!!!
Keep plenty of wipes on hand and plan for breaks and bathroom stops.
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I like the Lencho the Lion 3-In-1 Travel Pet by Zoobie Pets. This would be perfect for those times Holt falls asleep in the car.
I love the Trixie the Trunki. Super cute! My number 1 tip is to never travel without snacks.
I love the Magnetic Pattern Block Kit by Melissa & Doug. Best travel tip is the CARES harness for airplanes
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The Piggy Pirates Art Folio by The Piggy Story would certainly keep my little pirate occupied. I just try to plan ahead with lots of juice and snacks and calculate in extra bathroom and leg stretching breaks.
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We love games- Quack Quack by Blue Orange Games looks like great fun. Travel tips: make sure you bring along your child’s favorite music CD or if the kids are older, listen to an audiobook together during the journey.
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I love the Zoobie 3 in 1 travel pets. Especially Hada the Hippo! What a great idea for the little traveler. Plus it ties in with my travel tip. Make the kids comfortable.
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I love the Toiletry & Wash Bags. I really like the Mariona Toiletry Bag. They are all so cute and colorful and come with brush, toothbrush holder, bottle, and sponge. I think this is a fun way to encourage responsibility of children taking care of their personal needs. If they have something that is theirs and no one elses they will take pride in taking care of it.
My tip is bring enough underwear!
So many convenient items, I especially love the toiletry bags, so nice!
i like the Saba the Snail Zoobie Pet.
i love the Construction First Puzzle by Mudpuppy; bring lots of snacks for the trip
Always carry coloring books and crayons
I love the Travel Toy Tote by Alex. The night before I wash travel pillows and any stuffed animals going on the trip with extra softener in a nice scent.
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I like the Farm Maze puzzle. We’re learning that buying an extra plane seat is a great relief for us.
I love the big kid recycle backpack and my only tip is to try to be organized! Thanks for the chance!
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I like Automoblox Mini 3-Pack T9, S9, C9 by Automoblox.
Take a couple of chilren’s favorite toys with you for sleep time.
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I love the “Guess How Much I Love You” book by Sam McBratney. My travel tip is to bring a cooler with drinks/snacks to save money so you don’t have to get them at expensive convenience stores.
I like the travel blingo books
I like the Double Shutter Jr. My favorite travel trip is to travel during nap times. It helps the time pass quickly and when your ready to get out of the car everyone is refreshed and ready to go.
I like the Puddle Jumper Overnight/Gym Bag. When traveling with kids, stop frequently to use the bathroom.
I like Hada the Hippo 3-In-1 Travel Pet by Zoobie Pets
Don’t plan everything in advance, improvisation is a good thing 🙂
Very cute art and activity backpacks. love that.
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I’d get the Army Camo & the Fun Flower lap desks for my kids!!
My favorite travel tip is to bring a “surprise” bag full of small things you can pull out when they start getting bored. Plus fun books on tape!!
The Crazy Eights card game by eeboo. My favorite travel tip is to get a new movie or small toy and wrap up and if we are going on a long trip they get a new prize every hour on the road that they are not fighting with each other
I really like the Flip to Win Travel Bingo! My travel tip is to take old cookie sheets, one for each kid, so they can play with any of their magnetic toys/games while they are riding.
Spring Fling Chalk and Doodle by The Piggy Story is something I think that my kids would like.
My tip: We pack individual packs of snacks for whenever the kids get hungry so that they dont fight over who it belongs to
My son would love the Magnetic Pattern Block Kit by Melissa & Doug.
My Tip: Even if you are only going on a day trip always make sure to pack with atleast one extra outfit for the kids-even the older one’s. You never know what might happen or what they might get into.
I really like the Zoobies.
OMG, I love their stuff! I especially loved the Trixie the Trunki !! So cute!!
My best travel tip is to visit a dollar store or Target or something before your trip and stock up on cheap “gifts” for your kid. Books they haven’t seen before, new pack of crayons, a small (soundless, please!) toy, etc. Then actually wrap them in wrapping paper to make it fun for them to open on the plane. Then give them out one at a time, every 1/2 hr or so. I did this with a 20 month old on two 8 hr flights to Paris and she was silent the whole way! Oh, and don’t forget to buy another set of stuff for your return trip!
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I like the Car Valet. My travel tip is to try to keep bed and wake up times similar to usual.
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I liked the Cow Print Artfolio. My family and I recently travelled over 600miles with 2 and 3 year old. We passed the time by identifying animals in the scenery and making the associated sounds. The kids did great and we had a wonderful vacation.
Make a check list ahead of time so you dont forget anything. I also carry all valuables on board with me and a change of clothes in case the airport loses my luggage.
My grand son would love the First Vehicles Set by Melissa & Doug
I love the activity packback
I like the Put and Peek Doghouse.We have found out that if we travel at night while our 4 kids are sleeping,it seems to go by so much faster(not to mention quieter).Thanks!
I like the Short Stuffs by Chicken Socks! My travel tip, bring extra undies for the kiddos, long trips seem to make my daughter semi unconsience, and she dont wake up to go to the bathroom!
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I like the Lace and Trace Shapes by Melissa & Doug. Also, my favorite travel tip is to bring a magnet board with magnets that stick so they don’t get lost and is good for entertaining kids while travelling.
I love the First Vehicles Set by Melissa & Doug.
When we go on a road trip I bring lots of activities, snacks and drinks along to make he trip a lot less painful.
I like the Farm Maze Puzzle by Melissa & Doug.
One tip is to take plenty of DVD’s and the portable player!
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My daughter would love the chalk and doodle
I give them something to do on the way there (like a game), so they are busy doing something instead of yelling. 😛
I love the Trixie the Trunki ride on suitcase!
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I heart the Cow Print Ramblin’ Kid Suitcase Sleep Set by The Piggy Story:) take planty of snacks and drinks on the trip and wipes:)ty 4 the awesome giveaway and the entry:)
I think the Cow Print Ramblin’ Kid Suitcase Sleep Set is just the coolest kid think I’ve ever seen!!!
My favorite travel tip is to bring lots of healthy snacks and water and make time for bathroom and stretch breaks.
the Zoobie 3 in 1 travel pets And my tip is make sure there are enough crayons and coloring books to keep kids occupied