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1. A portable car vacuum that conveniently plugs right into your car to clean up messes quickly, keeping the car clean and *you* stress-free.
2. A pair of kick mats so you don't have to worry about your little ones scuffing your seats during one of their temper tantrums because your answer to "Are we there yet?" just wasn't good enough.
3. Road trip games that'll keep everyone in the back seat entertained for hours while you get some much-needed "you time." It's perfect for parents who prefer their kids not look at screens the entire trip!
4. A near-universal phone holder so you can easily see any incoming calls *and* your navigation without ever having to look away from the road.
5. A storage wall to take advantage of that unused space on the sides of your car. This is perfect for first aid kits, towels, and even an emergency change of clothes (because ya never know).
6. An essential oil diffuser that allows you to add drops of your absolutely favorite essential oil to the felt pads and have your car smelling amazing the second the AC blows through the vents, minimizing the smell of stinky feet in the back seat.
7. Or a handmade diffuser where you can choose from a variety (33!!) of scents, really making it *yours*.
8. An air mattress, because is there anything more uncomfortable than trying to sleep in the front seats during a road trip? Okay maybe like two other things, but this is on the top of *my* list!
9. A car seat gap organizer to not only create extra storage space in your car, but to finally keep those rogue french fries from falling into the dark abyss that is the Seat Gap Trench.
10. Or a set of seat gap fillers that will also handle the Seat Gap Trench beautifully. This one molds easily to your gap and fits effortlessly around your seatbelt.
11. A bug remover to get all those nasty splatters off the hood and side view mirrors of your car at the next rest area. This bad boy works as a pre-wash to save you time *and* energy on your next car wash by loosening up all the bug guts. Yum.
12. A tissue holder so when that sad song on your "Road Trip Essentials" playlist plays, you're ready for it.
13. A mesh organizer that will keep your luggage organized *and* keep it from tumbling out of the car when you open the trunk.
14. A replacement air filter because you probably haven't changed it since you bought your car and you're going to be reeeally surprised when you see it.
15. A stick-on shade to block the sun's bright rays and also all the haters from judging you for napping in your backseat during a road trip break. Mind ya business.
16. A compact trash bin that will keep your car tidy and clean throughout the road trip without the hassle of picking everything up off the floor at the next rest stop.
17. Or if you like a little more ✨ pizzazz ✨, some trash cans that hook to the back of the car seat, or really anywhere in your car *and* there are tons of pattern options to choose from!
18. A blind-spot mirror that will give you some peace of mind knowing that you can *definitely* go into the next lane without having a truck blare their horn at you.
19. A comfy memory foam chair cushion because sometimes the road trip is just way too long and we deserve some extra cushion for the tush.
20. A pair of lightweight and durable escape tracks that, as someone who lives in New England, I know basically every car owner should own. It's not just for snow, though! These work great for super muddy areas or even if you're stuck in sand.
21. A two-sided wheel desk so when someone catches you eating fast food in the parking lot of Taco Bell like a weird food goblin (me, honestly), you'll at least look like you planned it.
22. A pack of six cable clips to minimize the amount of time you spend trying to detangle the cables in your car even though they *never* move. How do they always get so tangled?!
23. A portable water bottle because dogs get thirsty, and this is a much easier (and faster!) way to get them to drink *all* the water instead of having to pull over and pour half your water bottle onto the ground and them only taking one lap.
24. A keychain car escape tool that hopefully you'll never need to use, but it's better to have one than not, right? This is not just a window breaker, but will also cut your seatbelt if it gets stuck. Yay for preparedness!
25. A leather cleaner and conditioner because leather is cool and sleek, but it's not immune to stains — especially when you're doing a lot of eating in your car!
26. A travel pillow to make car naps waaay more comfortable, *hopefully* resulting in a happy kiddo when they wake up!
27. A trunk organizer that works really well when you don't have a ton of trunk space, but want to keep everything tidy and neat.
28. A snack pack because snacks on a road trip are not just a good idea, but are absolutely essential to keeping the peace and happiness.
29. No Cow protein bars to hold you and your family off until dinnertime, which at this point seems so far away, but I have faith — and the chocolate brownie bar will save the day.
30. A urination device because sometimes you just can't wait the 45 miles to the next rest area, and that's okay.
31. A car seat organizer so all the things your kids need to stay entertained are easily accessible and in plain sight. Now stay quiet while I listen to podcasts.
32. A tablet holder that'll easily mount on the headrest, making it easy for your kids to binge all the Studio Ghibli films and not have to tire their arms holding the screen up. Or worse, drop it when they fall asleep.
33. A travel blanket to keep you cozy and warm when the driver insists on blasting the AC for the first six hours. The best part? It also turns into a pillow!
34. And finally, Dramamine because no road trip is complete until one person complains of motion sickness from looking down at their phone for too long. It's me. I'm the person.
You, enjoying your road trip, stress-free:
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