Did you know that as a general rule, I avoid running errands with Darah? It’s true! I do most of my grocery shopping in the early morning hours on the weekends, and if I need to do any other shopping, I try to do it online, or on the weekend right when the store opens to beat the rush.
Know why?
If you run errands with your babies/toddlers, then you know exactly why: it is HARD. Never mind all the time you have to spend schlepping them in and out of their car seats and taking them to the potty at every single store. That’s pretty annoying, but I can hang with it. What I can’t seem to get over is the whining/crying that happens when Darah drops something that she wants in the car. She is getting better at realizing that I can’t pull the car over, but she still talks about whatever item she dropped nonstop until we park the car again. NONSTOP!!!!
She also sometimes asks for a snack, and I don’t like to let her eat in the car. This has nothing to do with wanting to keep the car pristine. Trust me…that’s not the kind of car we have. I’m actually really afraid of her choking on something and not having her drink nearby. Why wouldn’t she have her drink? Because she would throw it at some point, silly! Doesn’t your toddler throw things that she actually still wants all the time? No? LUCKY!
But…now she actually DOES get to snack in the car, all thanks to the Cubbie Cup. Once again, a clever mom comes to the rescue for all of the white-knuckled driving mamas out there. The Cubbie Cup is a sippy cup attached to a spill-proof snack cup. YES!!!! Now, I can’t keep Darah from throwing the entire unit, but so far, she hasn’t done it, which rocks. She seems very intrigued by her new travel food system, and quite proud of it, too.
It’s really the perfect solution for the car when there isn’t a second person to watch/help the toddler. It’s also great for around the house. My child does have a dedicated snack time, and she is also allowed to roam the house at that time. As a result, her snacks and her sippy cup often do not stay together. The Cubbie Cup eliminates that problem, as well.
The Cubbie Cup retails for $12.99 (with free shipping!) and is BPA and PVC free. It is also dishwasher safe.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Nicole Sender says
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Nicole Sender says
I keep my grandson busy with a book, a munchie cup and a juice box. This combo of both would really work for me.
trixx says
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trixx says
I give my daughter an I SPY bag to keep her occupied; it really works!
hripsime andonian says
Like Cubbie Cup on Facebook
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Bribe them with chocolate!
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Jody H says
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Jody H says
I always keep extra juice boxes and snacks in my van (as well as a change of clothes for the kids). That seems to help. I also try to minimize how long I’ll be gone at one time.
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Kaycee says
Thank god for iPads! It wasn’t a cheap toy obviously but the kids love the videos, games, educational activities and books on it! Thanks for the chance!
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Jessica Davis says
my strategy is to know when enough is enough. i think parents dont always pay attention to that.
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ronda peyton says
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ronda peyton says
keeping snacks in the car and singing song
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Liked Cubbie Cup on Facebook.
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Rebekah Mercier says
When running small errands with my small children. I either let them share and use my iphone to watch videos, play flash cards, color etc or take turns. It really is a life saver.
Melanie says
I breathe and count to ten
Melanie says
I breathe and count to ten!
Lisa L says
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Lisa L says
I keep plenty of snacks and small toys for my kids in my diaper bag
Full of Tips Mama says
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Like cubbie cups on fb.
Full of Tips Mama says
I always keep crayons and paper handy. Or small toys like little people or farm animals.
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Pamela James says
keep it short
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nicole parsons says
I try to make it quick!!
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Laurie Brown says
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Laurie Brown says
always carry snacks in the car -and toys to occupy them
Star Shipley says
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Star Shipley says
I keep my sanity by packing fun things for the kids to keep entertained with. I found these awesome roll up chalkboards and they absolutely love them! Easy to throw in a bag with some snacks and we are all happy for a couple of hours. π
kathleen says
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kathleen says
it’s essential to have necessities in the car– i have a change of clothes for each child, kleenexes and sanitizing hand wipes
Nancy says
Double check that you have the keys before you close the car door!
michelle says
If only I’d figured out a strategy!
susan smoaks says
my strategy is to do a little at a time, don’t expect a small child to be able to shop for hours.
Kimberly says
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Kimberly says
My best strategy is to bring my husband with. An extra set of hands makes everything easier!
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Diana Bradford Hatch says
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Diana Bradford Hatch says
Run as few errands as possible at a time
renee says
You can hate me if you want, but my daughter, even when very young, was the easiest child to take on errands. She has always gone everywhere with me so I guess we are just used to the routine. She does like to talk quite a bit though, so I usually take her erasable, washable (YAY!) colored pencils and some coloring books along to keep her focused a somewhat quiet. Picture books usually work, too.
April bever says
I keep them busy with toys and snacks
shawna says
I always prepare a list ahead of time so I can get in and get out.
Meghan says
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Meghan says
Always be prepared with wet wipes and a snack
Christina Andre says
I try to keep my son as busy as possible with coloring books or movies
amanda says
get a babysitter or tell the significant other to stay home with them.
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Mandy says
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Mandy says
I either do it early morning or AFTER naptime!
Kristin Evans says
My boys actually love to run errands. If my toddler is having a bad day, a trip in the car is always the trick to help him out. I do keep the outing short though! And plenty of snacks – this would come in very handy!
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Colleen says
When running errands with my little ones, I always make a “list” for them to hold and give them a job like finding the carrots in the grocery or saying hello to the cashier at the bank.
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Amber says
I carry around snacks and small toys in my purse.
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Chloe says
I always bring my iPod, which has Elmo movies on it when we run errands.
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Katrina says
snack in my purse!
Caryn S says
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Caryn S says
We always have snacks in the car and listen to her favorite music CD
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Andrea says
We always bring lots of toys, books, and snacks to keep them occupied!
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I like Cubbie Cup on Facebook
Susan M. says
I pass puffs over the top of the car seat (she is still rear-facing). In the store, I carry her in the Ergo, which is keeping her entertained enough, so far!
BeautyToLove says
-Always have snacks and cookies packed, along with juice boxes. I also NEVER forget the Pampers Wipes!
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kerri c says
Gotta have lots of SNACKS! She also loves holding coupons (like mommy) so I have my stack and I always give her a few to hold.
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Lesli says
Keep them occupied.
Sabrina says
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Sabrina says
Never forget the snacks!!
dasha says
have lots of snacks packed!
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Amy Hollingsworth says
I have a 5 month old and 7 year old…I one, make sure they are fed and then we are off…if my 5 month old is fed and clean he’ll sleep but I have to think of things to keep my 7 year old entertained so either she marks off the list or she gets to put stuff in the cart or play eye spy with products
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Linda says
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Linda says
Take snacks and drink and keep the errands short and quick
amandasue says
Snacks and I put music and child friendly games on my phone or ipod.
Lo says
I bring small toys and books along on errands to keep kids amused.
Jennifer says
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I like Cubbie cup on facebook!
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Jennifer says
I keep them busy with snacks, books, and bribes! And I try to hurry! lol
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I LIKE Cubbie Cup on FB =)
Erin says
When running errands with small children try to keep them entertained ~ snacks usually work !!! =)
gibberish says
I like Cubbie Cup on Facebook as Julie G.
gibberish says
I try not to do too many errands when I have the kids in tow. Getting in & out of the vehicle multiple times wears us all out, so I try to limit my errands to one or two.
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Toys and water, and when we get home a vacuum π
yesi says
Actually this product can really help me with my baby left me 2 years of cereal all over the floor, and that’s all the dias.gracias for the opportunity!
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like Cubbie Cups on FB!
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Becca pressnall says
Definately keep them busy with snacks, so this prize would help with that!