Who would have known that the little amenity kits offered in some business class cabins would be a minor sensation with the kids?
I brought home an intact kit from a recent trip to Istanbul and I nearly started a fight! It's pretty standard stuff among airlines, but the appeal to the kids got me thinking about creating a photo record of various kits and offering a mini-review. (The things we do!)
They didn't like the socks and mask, but they did like the toothpaste and toothbrush. Ear plugs were a mystery to the iPod Generation. The "fancy" case was a winner and turned a very likely 5 into an "average" 7.
Silly? Yes, without doubt. But believe it or not, it was helpful as a way to connect with the kids before and after the trip. Now we have a small little ritual that can help demystify the trip and even create a little excitement.
And, if we're lucky, maybe somebody in the Department of Travel Amenity Kits will read this post and start making these nice-to-have conveniences little treasures for the kids.
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My son LOVED the sleep mask from one of these kits! Slept with it on for weeks...
Love the website!
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