Boredom Breakers, traveling games* |

Boredom Breakers, traveling games*

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Rand McNally, recently released a new line of games for the car called Boredom Breakers. Just as we head into the dog days of summer and we get ready to embark on last minute road trips, I had the opportunity to review the products with my kids. My children were pleasantly surprised at the fun we had. I will be sure to throw these in the car for any road trip over 1/2 hour from now on. We tried the Travel Card Games. This is 3 packs of cards that come in a neat container to keep them in, and they slide into the back pocket of our car easily (so clean up is a snap). The cards contain :

Deck #1: 30 Second Interview features rapid fire questions to get families talking and learning about each other.

Deck #2: I Saw it First includes pictures you might see out the window on a trip, and the twist is they have point values. The rarer the item, the more points it is worth.

Deck #3: Tough Choice is the game that gets kids and grown ups thinking, reasoning and laughing TOGETHER. Each card has a “Tough Choice” question to ponder and explain.

Rand McNally developed the five games based on extensive parent research. Moms across the country were clear about what they like – creative activities that make kids laugh and allow family members to learn more about one another – and what they don’t like – games with a lot of little pieces.

With that, Boredom Breakers were born! The five activities are sold separately at RandMcNally.com and Amazon.com. Tell stories, solve mysteries, play car games, sing classic pop tunes, discover new things about each other…and do it together as the hours quickly pass.

Story Starters: Packed with 72 minutes of funny stories, mysteries and games, this interactive CD will be an instant road trip hit. Story Starters combines the best of classic radio-style drama and audio effects to get families telling stories together. Hearing is truly believing!

Car Karaoke: Mom can sing lead and kids are back-up vocals. Just pop in the CD with 12 classic rock, pop, and kid favorite songs. Includes everything needed to be a rockstar: an inflatable microphone, rating cards, and three lyric books. Choose from favorites like “Build Me Up Buttercup” or “Twist and Shout,” to see who’s got the pipes in the family. Earplugs not included!

Car Game Countdown: Car games are fun, but they are even more outrageous when you’re trying to beat the clock. Car Game Countdown includes a car-shaped digital timer with electronic sound and laminated dual-sided game cards featuring 18 games on a clip ring.

Travel Card Games: Travel Card Games features three great games to pass time and start conversations. Includes a slim storage box to easily stow in the backseat pocket.

Magnet Message Makers: Magnet Message Makers is a mess-free way to get the kids and the car ready for the road . It includes two reusable and removable magnets that will not harm your vehicle and five sheets of removable stickers for decorating the magnets. “Florida or Bust!” “

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I would love to try the car karaoke next, as we love to sing and love to listen to music in my family. Also, I think this will be more fun for my 3 yr. old.

I also love that these games were developed with the help of moms. This means a lot to me from Rand McNally.

The Plus Size Mommy

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