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Are we there yet?
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times,
published August 9, 2001
Road trips can be great adventures or long hours of misery. Ease the way with these goodies, many of which appeal to travelers of all ages.
-- MARY JANE PARK, Times staff writer
DRIVING SHOE
 Soft leather moccasins with nubby soles are kind to a driver's feet; not bad for walking, either. Women's driving mocs (in 10 colors; shown in black patent leather), $79; men's driving mocs (in four colors), $89. Lands End. Toll-free telephone, 1-800-963-4816; on the Web, www.landsend.com
 BACK SEAT ORGANIZER
Lots of stuff fits into this organizer, which attaches to the back of a car seat. It has a fold-down tray, cup holders, too. Back seat organizer with tray. $16.99. Bed Bath & Beyond.
 MAGNETIC POETRY BACKPACK CHESS
Backpack Chess has magnetic game pieces and clips to backpack or bag. Includes pieces, rules and a folio that opens to a 4- by 8-inch magnetic play space. Magnetic Poetry Backpack Chess. $6.95. The Museum Co., Tampa International Airport, Tampa; (813) 876-4403; www.magpo.com.
 POOF FOOTBALL
Tossing a lightweight football is great for releasing pent-up energy when you stop for restroom and meal breaks. Poof football. $3.99. Walgreens.
 52 TRAVEL ACTIVITY KIT
Packed into a little cardboard suitcase are an activity book, colored markers, a self-inking stamp, ruler with five stencils and 120 stickers. 52 Travel Activity Kit by Lynn Gordon (Chronicle Books). $14.95. Brick and click book, gift stores.
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