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Once Upon My Minivan

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My brand is about how neurodivergent families are well-acquainted with the minivan and all it represents. but keeping it stylish is how I roll.
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Organize

A neat car is a happy car.
 
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Another Mom Vehicle must, I like how it could be used in so many ways; hiding potty training supplies, spare clothes, drinks and snacks… its wonderful.
Yafeco 22in Collapsible Car Trunk Organizer
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So the car mom is mom car essential viewing. She's a Certified child safety tech and her family runs car dealerships. She always gives super fair reviews and tests cars seat and strollers in the cars she reviews.
The_Car_Mom
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Kids mean mess I'd like to at least try to keep my car clean.
AOKJOY Car Garbage Can with Lid, Beige
 
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I plan to keep little important things in here perfect for like mints hand sanitizer and it can come out of the car so nothing gets denatured.
ROWNYEON Waterproof Clear Makeup Case, White
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The drop down ones are nice but not sustainable after your kids are bigger.
Car Seat Back Organizer - Stylish & Functional
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I loathe having things fall in the seat gap. This solved the problem. I recommend them for all cars.
Drop Stop - Original Car Seat Gap Filler, Set of 2
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For the longest time, I didn't understand the point of having a mesh bag and then I had a son who loved to play in the sand. This makes our little trips to the playground or the beach a lot easier because everything goes in the bag and all the grit s...
MISSION Boat Gear CASSI Waterproof Marine Storage Bags
 
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Keeping paperwork and registrations and things organized in the car is extremely important. Also the endless miniature business cards that you get as a parent that you need to keep up with.
SKYDUE Receipt Coupon Organizer, 13 Pockets
 
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I really love getting information from child passenger safety text especially once that her moms safe in the seat is just like the car mom she's another amazing resource for making sure that your car is both comfortable and safe for every member of y...
Safe in the Seat
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one of the best things I've found for living in the desert and keeping my kids car seats cool.
Little Bum Coolers Car Seat Cooler Washable

Safe and clean

Keeping the vehicle that moves us all safe and clean is non negotiable this is how I do it.

 
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Kids eat and messes happen. having this is a huge time and sanity saver.
STARUMENT Handheld Cordless Vacuum (Mint Green)
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I love purple, and having car coasters protects your vehicle from mistakes from you or your children .
ME.FAN Car Cup Coaster [4 Pack] - Deep Purple
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I have one goal when in the car; getting to and form the destination safely. having the halo give me peace of mind and if I'm ever able to offer another motorist help I could do so with this,
HALO Bolt Air +, Portable Vehicle Jump Starter
 
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Potty life. And I have a second one for backup.
Skip Hop Go Time 3-in-1 Potty, White/Grey
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So this is the one I'll be using with my youngest when she starts potty training. But it's also going to be my primary travel potty. learned with the fist born I'm starting with her earlier.
BlueSnail Travel Potty for Toddlers (Light Gray)
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Making sure I can keep every one safe from minor bumps.
KeepGoing Travel First Aid Kit for Kids – 130 Pc.
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making sure I can get us everywhere we need to go…. and inflate summer water toys is a must.
DENVIX Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor
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its like having your own slime for cleaning. cause it is.
TICARVE Cleaning Gel for Car Detailing
 
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Pouches are never turned away but a flashlight is a must in the car
Gorilla Grip Flashlight & Packing Cubes Bundle
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A road kit gives piece of mind.
Thrive Roadside Emergency Car Kit (104 Pieces)
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I hope to never have to use it, but I would rather have this in the car and be able to get myself and my children out safely then not have it and wish that I had
Stinger Super Duty Car Emergency Escape Tool
 
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A little large for having in a pocket But a small fairaday bag makes it so that your car key fob cannot be spoofed or copied by another person who could then gain access to your car and everyone or thing inside of it. This isn't about paranoia it's a...
E.XINI Faraday Bags for Key Fob (2 Pack)
 
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This should be number one. I don't care what brand or where it comes from or if you take one you make at home but bring dish soap along for any long road trip. If you have reusable water bottles especially baby bottles and kids cups it will be a life...
Ocean Scented Liquid Dish Soap - 10 fl oz - Smartly™
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Insurance fraud is an unfortunate fact of life in modern America or sometimes people will and two cars do their best to make sure that they hit your vehicle and blame you for the incident with the dash cam especially a high-quality dash cam you can p...
OMBAR 4K/2K Dash Cam Front & Rear 5G WiFi

Comfort

These are the goods that keep of comfy during the ride
 
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Making sure my kids are comfortable is nice.
PAVILIA Travel Blanket Pillow 2-in-1, 60x43 Red
 
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my little guy is finally into sunglasses which is awesome but having a clip will be awesome.
Yuoyar 2 Packs Magnetic Sunglasses Holders
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Flair

Just a little personality on my vehicle
 
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Yeah this was me literally 2 kids ago. we live and learn and will smack this on our minivan.
Funny Minivan Vinyl Decal, Mom Life Sticker, Cute Gift For Mom, Car Accessories For Women
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I prefer the umbrella style sunshades
Car Windshield Sun Shade Umbrella, Anti-Scratch
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I’m just a girl that really likes purple OK, it’s really hard for me to actually say no to something super cool like a purple fob. Now of course this is not a real key fob it’s just a cover, but it’s still awesome and totally fits my aesthetic
QBUC Chevy Key Fob Cover w/ Keychain Purple
 
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This particular cooler is my snack co-pilot for six years and it's my all-time favorite cooler. I love the vintage the color, the metal clips the locks. It is probably one of my favorite things that I have at my house. I added a can opener on the sid...
Vintage 54-Quart Steel Belted® Cooler - Coleman
 
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How can one not have fun with the decal like this on the back of their car? It’s just so much fun.
Vanborghini Decal Sticker - Mini Van Life - 11 inches wide
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When I was a girl and my parents were on, I think of minivan number three we called it the mothership because we felt like it could take off at any time. I didn’t think anybody else would have had that joke about their car but when I saw this decal, ...
The Mothership Minivan Bumpersticker - PFunk, George Clinton, Parliament for Mom's Minivan or Car
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My great great grandfather used on a strawberry farm and Crisfield, Maryland and the first fruit that I fed. My first child was a strawberry strawberry always had very strong connection to me there one of my all-time favorite berries, and I can't wai...
strawberry crochet car hanging ornament+car rear view mirror decorations+ car accessories+handmade crochet pendant for car ,bag accessories
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While not technically something that requires or is directly connected to a vehicle having a cross body wallet, especially when the RFID takes one more worry off of your mind when you’re gathering kids and going from place to place someone can your c...
RFID All in One Crossbody Bag
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Its so adorable I'd happily hang this off my purse
Cherry Bag Charm Keychain for Women Gifts
 
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This is a contender for my people hauler I love the size and ease.
Build and Price Your Toyota Grand Highlander
 
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The Swagger wagon, the thing I imagine myself driving. time will tell
2025 Honda Odyssey – The Fun Family Minivan | Honda