Road trip goodies for mom?

[Sarah8914]

So, I have a really good friend who always does so much for me! She'll buy cute clothes for my girls if she sees something for a good deal--just randomly. she calls to tell me about good deals wherever she is. she'll come hang out with me all day. It's so great, and I love it.

anyway, I want to do something for her she wouldn't be expecting. They're traveling this weekend and I thought I'd put together a little basket of things for her on the road trip--instead of for her three kids. I'm going to pick up a little book I think she'd like, and some oreos (she loves them), but what else? what other little cheap things could I include? any ideas for me?

 

[g8rbeckie]

I'm road tripping today, too!

how about some fuzzy socks for her feet? I know that sounds stupid - but I LOVE putting on comfy socks when I'm in the car a long time! Target had a bunch of really cute ones I saw the other day!

And maybe a lip gloss or chapstick?

what a wonderful idea! sounds like you're both very thoughtful people!

 

[lauren grier]

a butt pillow... lol ^_^ I dunno, my butt always hurts when I'm in a car for a long time

 

[Sarah8914]

sooo true Lauren! I actually think she might have one, but I am totally going to check out those pillows anyway!

beckie, those ideas are perfect!!!!! And I was planning on checking out target anyway!!! woohoo! Thanks!

Anyone else?

 

[junebug]

oooh the socks are an awesome idea. more snacks? lol. ummmm.......soundproof headphones so she can't hear the kids fighting and saying "are we there yet?'

i got nothing really, lol.

 

[Megan Turnidge]

I was going to suggest chapstick too!! Other than that... hmmm... maybe a CD of music she loves?

 

[neenee]

hand sanitizer? I love to keep that on hand in case I stop for gas and touch the gas pump, use the restroom, change a diaper, etc........

That's all I got......Oh.....wait...a ponytail holder or butterfly clip if she has long enough hair. I always wind up pulling my hair back if I am driving.

 

[ColleenSwerb]

Does she like puzzles? Maybe a little book of Sudoku, or crosswords, or word finds?
Does she have an ipod to listen to? You could get her a $5 GC to itunes or something to get a few songs.

 

[Misty Cato]

What a sweet and fun idea. Maybe a travel mug?

 

[cbettua]

Beef Jerky? I love beef jerky and road trips!

 

[Sarah8914]

you guys are awesome!!!!!! I'm totally making a list and might just include all of these!

 

[AllieP]

I love the hand sanitizer idea-- I always feel so dirty after stopping at restaurants or gas stations!

 

[xboxmom]

How about a Gift certificate to any drive thru. You know she is going to have to stop to get food at some point. Well pending on how long the drive is.

 

[lizzyfizzy]

you are so thoughtful! she will love this!! great ideas from everyone.

 

[scrap2day]

Love this idea and all of the suggestions so far. What about gum?

 

[iJenny]

I was going to suggest gum too. I always chew gum when I'm in the car for a long time.

 

[lovely1m]

Drinks. Water, soda, juice, whatever she likes.

 

[rach3975]

I was also going to suggest the itunes (or wherever) gift card for music. How about a travel mug? You could even get the DIY kind and scrap an insert for it. I know you want the basket to be for her, but you might even want to throw in a few things from the Target $1 area to keep her kids busy. Quiet, occupied kids is the most important part of any road trip for me, and I wouldn't get a chance to use any of the other goodies until that condition is met.