Pickle Bottom Backpack

Petunia Pickle Bottom Blueberry Acai Boxy Backpack $169 A sumptuous contrast is created when you mix the vibrant cornflower blue floral damask with the earthy, chocolate brown chenille of the Blueberry Acai Boxy Backpack. Chenille means caterpillar in French and is created when fuzzy yarns are woven together resulting in a soft, plush finish in the design area. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Espresso/Cornflower Blue romantic Venetian design. Cornflower blue water-resistant lining and espresso straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Heavenly Holland Boxy Backpack $175 The kaleidoscopic tulip fields of Holland have been stylized with earthy Rose, Leaf Green, and Chocolate Brown details in the Heavenly Holland Boxy Backpack. Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Chocolate/Rose/Leaf green Tulip Garden Design with rose and leaf green hand embroidery detail. Chocolate water-resistant lining and piping and straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Evening in Innsbruck Boxy Backpack $169 The Evening in Innsbruck Boxy Backpack will add a somber and elegant detail to any outfit. Glazed canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Black/Gray dramatic English lace design with a pop of gold and green hand embroidery detail. Black colored straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Misted Marseille Boxy Backpack $175 Glazed canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Misted Marseille Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Slate and Silver with Chartreuse floatingfloawer design with slate piping.. Matching colored straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Idyllic Ibiza Boxy Backpack $175 Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Azure and Snow wallpaper-inspired design with sunshine yellow hand-embroidered detail. Azure water-resistant lining and Azure straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Santiago Sunset Boxy Backpack $175 Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Tangerine, Steel and Spring blooming flower design with tangerine and spring hand-embroidered detail. Tangerine water-resistant lining and Steel straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Frolicking in Fez Boxy Backpack $169 Ancient labyrinthine trysts come to mind when looking deep into the dramatic black and white contrasting pattern of the Frolicking in Fez. A striking Crimson embroidered detail seems to seal away a great Moroccan mystery. Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Black/White Moroccan inspired medallions with Crimson and Cayenne hand embroidered detail. Crimson water-resistant lining and Black straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Passage to Persia Boxy Backpack $169 Glazed canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Passage to Persia Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Plum and Lavendar and Lime fleur-de-lis inspired design with plum piping.. Matching colored straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Earl Grey Boxy Backpack $169 Chenille means caterpillar in French and is created when fuzzy yarns are woven together resulting in a soft, plush finish in the design area. The Earl Grey Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Pewter and Cream Parisian grand-salon inspired wallpaper pattern with pewter piping.. Matching water-resistant lining and straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Holiday in the Hague Boxy Backpack $175 Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Jet Black/Lemon cross-hatched flower design with jet black and lemon hand embroidered detail. Lemon water-resistant lining and Jet Black straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Citrine Roll Boxy Backpack $175 Skip, stroll or saunter - wanderlust never looked so fashionable. Simple in form and thoughtful in function, the Citrine Roll Boxy Backpack is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Hues of tranquil blues on richly detailed brocade make this stunning floral-adorned pattern your fashion oasis. Jet Black, Steel Grey, and Citrine wallpaper-inspired design. Jet Black water-resistant lining and straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. Dry clean only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Lemon Ginger Boxy Backpack $175 Skip, stroll or saunter - wanderlust never looked so fashionable. Simple in form and thoughtful in function, the Lemon Ginger Boxy Backpack is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Butter Yellow and Sand vining garden design. Butter yellow water resistant liner. Sand water-resistant lining and Butter Yellow straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. Dry clean only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Delightful Dubrovnik Boxy Backpack $175 Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Coral/Slate mod flower design with coral and slate hand embroidered detail. Slate water-resistant lining and Slate straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Passport to Prague Boxy Backpack $175 Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Emerald, Midnight, and Citrine blooming floral design with Emerald and Citrine hand-embroidered accents. Citrine water-resistant lining and Midnight straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Toffee Roll Boxy Backpack $175 Wanderlust never looked so fashionable. Simple in form and thoughtful in function, the Toffee Roll Boxy Backpack is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Chocolate Brown and Lemon Yellow elegant scrolled floral and diamond motif with lemon piping.. Matching water-resistant lining and straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Amaryllis Roll Boxy Backpack $175 Wanderlust never looked so fashionable. Simple in form and thoughtful in function, the Amaryllis Roll Boxy Backpack is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Chocolate Brown and Crimson with Coral floral boheme design with coral piping.. Matching water-resistant lining and straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Majestic Murano Boxy Backpack $169 Glazed canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Royal Blue and Cornflower Blue with Lime Venetian-inspired medallion design with cornflower piping.. Matching colored straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Siesta in Sevilla Boxy Backpack $169 Keeping step with local flavor the Siesta in Sevilla bag transcribes the essences of street musicians and flamenco dancers with vibrant colors and blooming fleur-de-lis embroidery. Matte coated-canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The coated canvas is PVC-free The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Navy/Raspberry/Chartreuse blooming fleur-de-lis with Pink and Lime hand embroidered detail. Chartreuse water-resistant lining and navy straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag Stroller Clips $19 Designed especially for fashion-savvy moms in motion, this set of stroller clips is made for use with the Petunia Pickle Bottom backpack diaper bags. Clips feature chrome snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fits most stroller handles. Before using the diaper bag as a stroller attachment, be sure to read all included instructions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for the stroller. Price includes two stroller clips, as pictured. Diaper bag sold separately.

Petunia Pickle Bottom Lively La Paz Boxy Backpack $175 The Lively La Paz Boxy Backpack will add a regal and charming accent to your gear. Glazed canvas fabric is wipe-able, water-repellent and combines delightful designer touches with unique hand embroidered accents. The Boxy Backpack Diaper Bag is the consummate companion for trips to town, play dates in the park or a stroll by the seashore. Midnight/Green Olive/Cream mod floating flower and double leaf design with hand embroidery detail. Black colored straps. Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap. Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad. 2 large diaper/wipes pockets. 4 bottle pockets. 2 organizational pockets. Small pacifier pocket. Detachable dirty diaper pouch. Key clip. PPB monogrammed wipes case. PVC-free glazed wipe-able exterior. Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.. Compatible with Diaper Bag Stroller Clips (Item #18815). Optional Valet Stroller Clips include two clips that feature snap-hook hardware and non-skid straps that fit most stroller handles, please be sure to read all directions in order to determine the safe weight limit of the bag appropriate for stroller.

Painless Air Travel with Children- Tips for Parents

Planning Ahead

 1. If there are several kids and two adults traveling together, consider booking seats in different rows.  The kids can trade places mid-flight and enjoy some one-on-one time with each parent.  If one child gets especially distracting to surrounding passengers, the child has somewhere else to go.  Even ten rows may be enough soothe both the child’s and the passengers’ nerves.

 2. Take advantage of the pre-boarding call for families by sending one adult ahead on the early boarding call to install safety seats, stash backpacks, and maybe stow a surprise in the kid’s seats. The remaining adult and children then board the plane at the very last moment.  This way the kids have every last minute available to stretch their legs before they face the close quarters in their seats, and it may increase the anticipation and novelty of airplane travel.

 3. If the travel schedule allows, large families with two adults may do well to actually fly separately – one adult and kid(s) a few hours preceding the other adult and kid(s). This works on the premise that one adult and one or two kids can maneuver more easily than two adults and two (or more) kids.

 4. Think about your own comfort needs for the journey – wear comfortable, easy-care clothing and shoes built for walking, for example.  Dark colors are also great for hiding stains – consider the traveling mom whose young son bonked his head at the airport and bled all over her shirt.  Thankfully the boy was fine, but their flight was canceled and mom spent the next 24 hours in that shirt.  It was navy blue, however, and no one noticed the stains.

 5. The early departing adult can get curbside dropoff while the later departing parent can park the car and get shuttle transport to the terminal; the early departing parent can take all the checked luggage, then upon arrival can secure luggage and the rental car or shuttle schedules, so the later arriving parent can get easy curbside pickup.

 6. Pack a light "fun" bag for the children.  Kids as young as two may delight in having their own bag or backpack to carry through the trip – just be aware that it may lose appeal after a short while and will be carried by an adult, so plan accordingly.  Let the child choose a special item or two to pack, but stash a surprise in the bag as well, and call on it if the child needs a distraction.

Pack Healthy Meals And/Or Snacks for the Journey

 Bring healthy meals and snacks with you.  It may be hard to believe, but airport and airline food has become more expensive, less diverse, and less healthy in the last several years.  When flights are delayed, airport food options can quickly become scarce.  Add that to the rigorous security restrictions for carrying liquids and gels, and travel delays with kids becomes daunting indeed.  Again, planning for contingencies like delays can make the difference between “adventure” and “ordeal” on the travel day.  

 1. Find an insulated lunch box with a leakproof container to carry foods for your travel day. If you are flying, leave the ice pack at home or be prepared to surrender it to the security personnel, as it breaks the 3 oz rule.  Instead,  fill a bottle with ice cubes or a small container with water and freeze it ahead of time.  It will work well as a coolant and when time comes to go through security the ice or water can be pitched. Otherwise, snacks should only be non-perishable.

 2. Pack the lunchboxes before leaving home, but I don't let the kids open them until they are on the plane. This serves several purposes: it keeps the kids moving towards the ultimate goal (buckled in their seats), and they may just act like it's Christmas morning when they finally get to tear into their boxes and see what goodies you have stashed for them. 

 3. Be sure to fill the containers with goodies that will delight and sustain through a long day.  Remember that “treat” doesn’t have to mean “unhealthy” and variety is essential. There are plenty of options: dried fruit, fresh fruit, salad greens and other sliced vegetables, crackers, pretzels, popcorn, hard cheeses that tolerate room temperature, jerky, smoked salmon, chocolate, granola (note that bars are less messy but are usually loaded with sugar).  If you wish to add a sweet treat, chewy fruit snacks are often a favorite.  In consideration of other travelers, avoid common allergens such as nuts. 

 4. Don’t forget that you will need snacks and distractions for the trip as well.  Many of the same foods will appeal to adults, but if you can carve out the time before the trip to prepare, create a “build your own appetizers” selection by packing different flavors and varieties of crackers and sliced breads, mini breadsticks, crostini, blini, pita chips, or other “base”.   Then pack small quantities of plain or flavored cream cheeses (use a small spoon for spreading), olives, pickles, pimentos, capers, scallions, smoked salmon, beef jerky or other dried meats, hummus, sliced fresh or lightly steamed vegetables, or whatever else pleases your palate.  You will be the envy of your cabinmates.

 5. After traversing the security gates but before boarding, fill a drink bottle with fresh water in the terminal.  You may even find a food vendor willing to provide ice.  Just remember when you open the bottle mid-flight that the change in cabin pressure may cause the bottle to spill, so keep a napkin handy.

 Winter travel is a memory, but picnic season and summer travel season are right around the corner.  With a little planning and foresight, “half the fun is getting there” may come back into favor after all.

 

About the Author

Nancy Myers is a mother of three and founder of Lunchsense, a line of vinyl free, lead free lunch boxes with BPA-free leak-proof food containers. Lunchsense lunch boxes are designed to help families pack healthy lunches with correct portions; the company was recently featured at the Green Festival in San Francisco, one of the nation's largest annual eco events. For more information visit, http://www.lunchsense.com.