Independence Day has passed, and I hope everyone had a great holiday. It stormed here all weekend, but we still had loads of fun. Now seems to be the time when everyone is packing up to go on camping trips, long drives to Grandma’s house, and summer vacations in general.

A portable DVD player is great for entertaining the kids on a long trip, or to watch a movie while you’re waiting between baseball practice and ballet lessons. Even better if you’re flying or traveling by train on a long trip. There’s only so many things you can do on a plane or train after all!

I know next month my boys and I are taking a long trip via train and I’ll be packing this and a handful of DVD’s in a backpack for one of them as a carry on bag. They’ve already planned to take Spiderwick Chronicles, Golden Compass, and a few others that they are in love with right now.