One of the best parts of the holidays is seeing family and friends, though one of the worst parts, in my opinion, is actually traveling far and wide for the visits.  Since almost all of our loved ones live in Texas, we typically get in the car and drive for hours on end.

Now while adults find this type of travel rather boring, children tend to find it excruciatingly dull.  And when a child is bored, believe me, the entire trip suffers.  Thankfully, One Step Ahead has two affordable travel essentials that will keep your kiddos happy and entertained throughout those long car rides.

Travel Essentials for a Fun and Enjoyable Family Car Trip

Long car trips don't have to be a pain for everyone involved.  One Step Ahead, makers of some of the most innovative and creative children's products anywhere, have done it again with two amazing backseat additions for your holiday travels.  The Backseat Entertainment Car Organizer literally has a pocket for everything such as video games, crayons and coloring books, diapers, baby wipes, electronics, water bottles and much more.

What's more, their best-selling car organizer has been given an upgrade because now it's bigger than ever!  This backseat organizer stretches across the entire seatback for a ridiculous amount of storage space.  Now you might think that because this organizer is larger, kids' leg room will suffer, but actually the opposite is true.  One Step Ahead has designed this particular organizer to hug even tighter to the seatback itself providing even MORE leg room as well as MORE storage space.

Installation for this piece is quick and easy and it helps keep our truck's backseat so much more organized.  Also, because Riley is only 4-years-old and not able to move about the backseat freely on her own, having the backseat organizer makes it so that we can keep her goodies all in one place and give them to her when she wants certain things.

If you really want to take the stress out of holiday car travel, then be sure to nab the Deluxe Snack & Play Travel Tray from One Step Ahead.  This easy-to-clean lap tray offers endless possibilities for amusement.  Your child can eat a snack or meal on this tray, color, build with LEGOs or other blocks, play board games, etc.  I love the 2" tall border that surrounds this soft padded tray because this guarantees your child's items will stay put.  There are also several mesh pockets on either side of the lap tray for keeping items within easy reach.

Of course, the best part of the Deluxe Snack & Play Travel Tray is that it is completely safe in crash testings.  Because the tray itself is composed of durable foam that cushions and collapses on impact, you won't have to worry about it inadvertently injuring your child in the case of a fender bender.  There's also a handy waist strap included that ensures the tray won't fall to the floor should your child decide to take a quick nap.

For more ideas on creative travel with children, be sure to check out these tips from fellow Facebook fans of One Step Ahead.  There are some real gems of wisdom here to help make any trip with the little ones more enjoyable!

Disclosure: I received the two travel items mentioned above from One Step Ahead in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.