http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 17:14:58 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Lo-Fi-Space-Helmet/
Lo-Fi Space Helmet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/HSMO/H1PITDAW/FU2HSMOH1PITDAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/HSMO/H1PITDAW/FU2HSMOH1PITDAW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/HSMO/H1PITDAW/FU2HSMOH1PITDAW.SMALL.jpg clintsleeper These are open instructions for making yourself a lo-fi space* helmet** from household trash.*** *Don't wear your space helmet into space. **This is a helmet for human space travel. Which is to say that it is neither an alien helmet nor a robot garment of any sort. ***It's trash until you make a ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 18:13:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-keep-costs-low-while-travelling-with-your-m/
How to keep costs low while travelling with your mobile phone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/ME99/H1AH71HK/F8RME99H1AH71HK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/ME99/H1AH71HK/F8RME99H1AH71HK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8R/ME99/H1AH71HK/F8RME99H1AH71HK.SMALL.jpg nerdinsider Nowadays most people are so addicted to their mobile phones that travelling without these handy gadgets is unthinkable - not to mention that travelling with your own means of communication is much more convenient and makes many people feel safer and more connected. While travelling with your mobile...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:38:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giraffey/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UFZG/GZWGSBWO/FU8UFZGGZWGSBWO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UFZG/GZWGSBWO/FU8UFZGGZWGSBWO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU8/UFZG/GZWGSBWO/FU8UFZGGZWGSBWO.SMALL.jpg niczilla Animal orb Giraffey from Castle Crashers! Stands 6" tall and is 4 1/2" wide.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Mar 2012 07:23:52 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Road-Trip-Laundry-Steinbeck-style/
Road Trip Laundry - Steinbeck-style - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/YN3D/GZPBMB9K/F5KYN3DGZPBMB9K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/YN3D/GZPBMB9K/F5KYN3DGZPBMB9K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5K/YN3D/GZPBMB9K/F5KYN3DGZPBMB9K.SMALL.jpg wilgubeast On a long road trip, doing your laundry can be a hassle. Use a bucket, some detergent, and the motion of your vehicle to agitate your sudsy duds. It worked in Rocinante (Steinbeck's camper truck), and it works in a Nissan. If you need to wash on the go, the other options are terrible: you'd need to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:29:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-3D-Printed-Luggage-Tag-Design/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/6WWE/H0FLRDV5/FLZ6WWEH0FLRDV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/6WWE/H0FLRDV5/FLZ6WWEH0FLRDV5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLZ/6WWE/H0FLRDV5/FLZ6WWEH0FLRDV5.SMALL.jpg 7PLAIN Buy This at Shapeways Made and Tested 3D Printed, Creative, Custom-Made, Non-Massive Design. Hi, this is a Luggage Tag Design. ( I would call it "The Old Church Window" ). When I saw similar luggages with similar tags passing through at LAX air port luggage claim, and could not find my luggages, ...
By: 7PLAIN

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 06:46:42 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-hackerspace-passport-from-a-Muji-passport/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/7I7R/GY9ZIBEI/FCJ7I7RGY9ZIBEI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/7I7R/GY9ZIBEI/FCJ7I7RGY9ZIBEI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/7I7R/GY9ZIBEI/FCJ7I7RGY9ZIBEI.SMALL.jpg Deslivres Some pictures taken while binding prints to make a hackerspace passport from a passport-size Muji notebook. Illustration material for an upcoming Instructable. Inspired by the work from Mitch Altman and Matthew Borgatti.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Feb 2012 08:02:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Travelling-Radio-Hacking-a-radio-for-someone-/
The Travelling Radio: Hacking a radio for someone who travels the world - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/E1ML/GVP29DB3/FZ9E1MLGVP29DB3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/E1ML/GVP29DB3/FZ9E1MLGVP29DB3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ9/E1ML/GVP29DB3/FZ9E1MLGVP29DB3.SMALL.jpg ABrown93 As part of our Second Year Product Design course we were given the brief to design a working radio. The Travelling Radio has been designed to suit a young adult who loves to travel the world. The radio will provide the user with a connection to the rest of the world and the idea is that it is able t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 6 Dec 2011 01:29:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/BULK-TOOTHPASTE-to-TRAVEL-CONVERTER/
Travel Toothpaste Refiller - SUGRU STYLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZI/TCMP/GUI4X1X2/FZITCMPGUI4X1X2.SMALL.jpg EnergyHandyman If you travel, you have probably purchased a small quantity of some product that you already buy in regular quantity or bulk. Toothpaste often comes in 6.4oz tubes or greater, but the TSA allows 3oz or less. For the last several years, I have occasionally transferred toothpaste from a large tube i...
By: EnergyHandyman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Nov 2011 15:01:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Repair-a-leather-luggage-handle/
Repair a leather luggage handle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/8H8Y/GTJS8S16/F2L8H8YGTJS8S16.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/8H8Y/GTJS8S16/F2L8H8YGTJS8S16.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2L/8H8Y/GTJS8S16/F2L8H8YGTJS8S16.SMALL.jpg knife141 Don't you hate it when this happens?  You reach down to lift your favorite vintage suitcase, amplifier, musical instrument case, or (as in this particular example) portable Victrola case, and suddenly, half your leather handle rips apart.  Which this happens, you generally have limited choices for ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 05:04:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gertee-Traveler-4-season-PVCMetal-tent/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/25BY/GSUSNXCM/FBT25BYGSUSNXCM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/25BY/GSUSNXCM/FBT25BYGSUSNXCM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBT/25BY/GSUSNXCM/FBT25BYGSUSNXCM.SMALL.jpg AlaskanTentLady This was made as a promotional video geared toward marketing our Gertee Traveler model, but I thought I'd go ahead and share it with my instuctables subscribers since it has a few new adaptations that people may be interested in seeing. We stayed in 2 of the PVC models this past summer in Wasilla a...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Maker-Faire-NYC-2011/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/GTQT/GSOEMOQH/FOPGTQTGSOEMOQH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/GTQT/GSOEMOQH/FOPGTQTGSOEMOQH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOP/GTQT/GSOEMOQH/FOPGTQTGSOEMOQH.SMALL.jpg caitlinsdad Caitlin and I at the World Maker Faire 2011 in New York City. Image notes may or may not be wonky and adding images is dodgy because it changes the order, so I will annotate with just a list below.  Follow along as they are not numbered. Mix and match. * Opinions expressed may or may not represent...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 20:50:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/travel-minimal-twine-dispenser/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/AHB1/GSNQEC9Q/FAPAHB1GSNQEC9Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/AHB1/GSNQEC9Q/FAPAHB1GSNQEC9Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAP/AHB1/GSNQEC9Q/FAPAHB1GSNQEC9Q.SMALL.jpg Rhianon This is an easy peasy tip for carry embroidery floss, twine or other similar goods for traveling purposes or just to have around your house in more than one sources.    Materials:     1. Empty dental floss box.     2. Embroidery floss, twine, thread, etc.     3. Sharpie for label.       Steps: ...
By: Rhianon

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:05:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-enter-the-International-Go-Pro-Challenge/
How to enter the International Go-Pro Challenge - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUW/42G1/GS3BEV5U/FUW42G1GS3BEV5U.SMALL.jpg Kiteman Fed up with waiting for the Autodesk lawyers to get their litigious digits out of whatever orifices they have been poking in, and let international members enter contests? Want a chance to go pro? Read on. The prizes First prize: Full 12 month Pro membership. Second prize: six month pro memb...
By: Kiteman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:46:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Collapsible-Travel-Hanger/
Collapsible Travel Hanger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/N01B/GS3BDFDV/F5NN01BGS3BDFDV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/N01B/GS3BDFDV/F5NN01BGS3BDFDV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/N01B/GS3BDFDV/F5NN01BGS3BDFDV.SMALL.jpg pie R []ed I was inspired by the recent hot weather in southern California and Indiana Jones to make a collapsible hanger for my coat. It only takes 5 - 10 minutes to make one of these, fits easily in the bottom of a backpack for camping, and it is much sturdier than wire hangers. Supplies All that is need...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Sep 2011 15:40:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Bed-in-the-Back-of-your-Van/
Build a Bed in the Back of your Van - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/1VU4/GRFMVNAT/F8V1VU4GRFMVNAT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/1VU4/GRFMVNAT/F8V1VU4GRFMVNAT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8V/1VU4/GRFMVNAT/F8V1VU4GRFMVNAT.SMALL.jpg ModMischief So you've got a road trip planned, maybe you're even headed to Burning Man like we were, and you want to make the most of the space in your vehicle. Building a raised platform in the back of your van (or truck) will let you make the most of your storage space and also give you a comfortable place t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:50:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hands-Free-Gas-Pump/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/ZG2N/GRFNDUYB/FLSZG2NGRFNDUYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/ZG2N/GRFNDUYB/FLSZG2NGRFNDUYB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLS/ZG2N/GRFNDUYB/FLSZG2NGRFNDUYB.SMALL.jpg tjesse One of the greatest inventions of all time is the gas pump latch. You know, that thing that you set on the handle if you don’t want to hold the pump open.  The problem is that they are being removed by the thousands. The claim is that people are forgetting about the pump in their car and driving awa...
By: tjesse

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:48:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Bagage-or-survival-tag/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/21J2/GQKLPC1T/F9Y21J2GQKLPC1T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/21J2/GQKLPC1T/F9Y21J2GQKLPC1T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9Y/21J2/GQKLPC1T/F9Y21J2GQKLPC1T.SMALL.jpg young skipper This is fairly self explanatory so I don't exactly think it deserves an instructable. That being said, lets continue! weather your hiking on a dangerous pass or flying to somewhere exotic, it's always a good idea to have some sort of Identification so people can identify and help you in an emergency...
By: young skipper

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:26:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-avoid-being-sat-next-to-to-on-the-school-bu/
How to avoid being sat next to to on the school bus! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/XO6Z/GQ5QBA6R/F83XO6ZGQ5QBA6R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/XO6Z/GQ5QBA6R/F83XO6ZGQ5QBA6R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/XO6Z/GQ5QBA6R/F83XO6ZGQ5QBA6R.SMALL.jpg Matt9 Ever had a bus that none of your friends catch. Ever wanted to be alone on the bus without anyone sitting next to you to talk about awkward subjects, like the time at band camp she played the flute. Or ever wanted to just relax and not have to deal with the primary student sitting next to you that h...
By: Matt9

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 23:24:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-nook-case/
Cardboard nook case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/HHOW/GQ5Q48Q9/FVNHHOWGQ5Q48Q9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/HHOW/GQ5Q48Q9/FVNHHOWGQ5Q48Q9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVN/HHOW/GQ5Q48Q9/FVNHHOWGQ5Q48Q9.SMALL.jpg builderkidj Hello, Today I will be making a cardboard Nook case You will need: -Nook (picture 1) -cardboard -duct tape -magnets(optional) -scissors -Shop cat(optional but recommened) Start First cut cardboard to good working size and put nook on and fold around nook Cutting Now make a line half an inch ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 15:22:41 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Of-Backpack-Bondage/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GR9C/GP7IGWG6/FKRGR9CGP7IGWG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GR9C/GP7IGWG6/FKRGR9CGP7IGWG6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/GR9C/GP7IGWG6/FKRGR9CGP7IGWG6.SMALL.jpg haptotrope Introduction: The day broke grey and dull.  The clouds hung heavily and there was a rawness in the air that suggested snow.  You have your pack, and you are ready to leave for a journey.  Full of straps, the Airline would be vicious, gnashing conveyor-belt teeth, deft fingers choosing to remove you...
By: haptotrope

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:05:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Backseat-Buddy-1/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/T984/GP3T1ZIT/FLCT984GP3T1ZIT.SMALL.jpg Kaptain Kool I have considered building a good travel kit for the car to make those long, summer car trips more enjoyable. I decided to make it battery powered so that it can be used on the beach, in your hotel, or in while fishing on a boat. I started with an old computer fan, and then went crazy, adding a whit...
By: Kaptain Kool

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:27:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Brief-History-of-Travel-and-Some-Ideas-That-May-/
A Brief History of Travel and Some Ideas That May or May Not Help You Keep Your Sanity While Taking Trips With Your Offspring - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/CIRY/GONGICHS/F16CIRYGONGICHS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/CIRY/GONGICHS/F16CIRYGONGICHS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/CIRY/GONGICHS/F16CIRYGONGICHS.SMALL.jpg LAWNMUSIC Traveling, especially with kids, can bring out the demon in almost anyone. You love seeing new places and you love your little tikes, your rugrats, your ankle biters, your prepubescent child, your pubescent teens with their raging hormones, etc., but let's face it, sometimes they get on your nerves....
By: LAWNMUSIC

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 13:37:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Name-Finder/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/94RG/GOW48SLZ/F1H94RGGOW48SLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/94RG/GOW48SLZ/F1H94RGGOW48SLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1H/94RG/GOW48SLZ/F1H94RGGOW48SLZ.SMALL.jpg Cfaria While vacationing, the drive can get really long.  To keep the kids busy, they had to find and take pictures of each letter to make up their whole name.  The catch?  The letters had to be made out of points-of-interests, buildings, structures, etc.  They could not take pictures of actual letters.   ...
By: Cfaria

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 18 Jun 2011 10:06:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Pick-Someone-Up-from-LAX-International-Ter/
How to Pick Someone Up from LAX (International Terminal) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/B92A/GOY3AMCG/FAJB92AGOY3AMCG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/B92A/GOY3AMCG/FAJB92AGOY3AMCG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/B92A/GOY3AMCG/FAJB92AGOY3AMCG.SMALL.jpg TheJehosephat LAX international airport can be a frightening ordeal if you don't know what's going on. In fact, it CAN be near impossible to navigate at times. This instructable will attempt to concisely and simply explain how to pick someone up from the International Terminal (Tom Bradley Terminal). Pulling in...
By: TheJehosephat

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:28:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-Lego-Case/
Travel Lego Case - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/IJNH/GONGIEEU/FNJIJNHGONGIEEU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/IJNH/GONGIEEU/FNJIJNHGONGIEEU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNJ/IJNH/GONGIEEU/FNJIJNHGONGIEEU.SMALL.jpg Kufaz This instructable will teach you how to create a Lego case that remains organized when shaken. When closed, the case is an impenetrable block of wood. When open, it is a gateway to endless possibilities. Materials Along with the items below, you will need wood glue and a measuring tool. Cut t...
By: Kufaz

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-have-fun-on-a-one-hour-bus-ride/
How to have fun on a one hour bus ride - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/OU4K/GONGHO57/F99OU4KGONGHO57.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/OU4K/GONGHO57/F99OU4KGONGHO57.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/OU4K/GONGHO57/F99OU4KGONGHO57.SMALL.jpg pboom Okay, so lets say you go on a 1 hour bus ride. It would be boring, so today I am going to show you how to have fun on a 1 hour bus ride. Step 1 Okay, first you'll need some stuff to keep you happy. Suggestions: A Nintendo DS or PSP A Portable music player like A iPod or MP3 Player. A book....
By: pboom

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2011 04:31:48 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Car-bookcase/
The Car bookcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/25XB/GONGSA88/F0P25XBGONGSA88.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/25XB/GONGSA88/F0P25XBGONGSA88.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0P/25XB/GONGSA88/F0P25XBGONGSA88.SMALL.jpg turbobug We tend to go on a lot of car trips grandparents house (4 hour cruise).  of course to keep my son busy there are know books well mostly "Diary of a wimpy kid" but we must encourage reading, this is a big improvement, last year books were in the broccoli group.  So before the trip he made me a pictur...
By: turbobug

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:19:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/fold-up-stable-Car-activity-tray/
fold up stable Car activity tray - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/O0PC/GOHM3X4B/F0QO0PCGOHM3X4B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/O0PC/GOHM3X4B/F0QO0PCGOHM3X4B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/O0PC/GOHM3X4B/F0QO0PCGOHM3X4B.SMALL.jpg Takashi_Nanami I am going to show you how to make a road trip activity tray for your kids to color and play on. measure and cut first measure how tall and how wide you want your trays to be.   then take a piece of masenite or 1/4" ply and cut 2 pieces to that size.  for my saturn vue I cut 13" by 12". scr...
By: Takashi_Nanami

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Jun 2011 21:38:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keeping-Kids-Entertained-in-the-Car-12-fun-things/
Keeping Kids Entertained in the Car: 12 fun things to do with just pencil and paper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/3AXC/GOHMAYD8/F7R3AXCGOHMAYD8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/3AXC/GOHMAYD8/F7R3AXCGOHMAYD8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/3AXC/GOHMAYD8/F7R3AXCGOHMAYD8.SMALL.jpg lalaclassic When I was a kid, I had a blast going on road trips!  We would often spend days on the road, and us kids were always entertained.  Guess what?  We didn't have a DVD player in the car, we didn't have a game system (Gameboy, Sega, Nintendo DS, etc.)  We had to make up our own games and the time flew b...
By: lalaclassic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 5 Jun 2011 21:11:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/MAP-CASE-from-DUCT-TAPE/
MAP CASE from DUCT TAPE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/BST4/GOHMGL2T/FCPBST4GOHMGL2T.SMALL.jpg oldsod Clearing the trunk of my car, I realized that I had amassed a PILE of maps and directions. Despite using a GPS when I can - I'd NEVER throw out those paper maps. You never know when your GPS battery will fail. Besides, sometimes its fun to just look at the maps and see what's around you. Tools & su...
By: oldsod

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 4 Jun 2011 13:53:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Road-Trip-Games/
Road Trip Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/HELO/GO2NLR6Y/FB3HELOGO2NLR6Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/HELO/GO2NLR6Y/FB3HELOGO2NLR6Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB3/HELO/GO2NLR6Y/FB3HELOGO2NLR6Y.SMALL.jpg iconrl Here are a few of the games we like to play on road trips.  Hopefully they can bring some fun and fellowship to you and your family/friends.  While I didn't come up with them, I believe just offering suggestions and making others aware is truly beneficial. This is my first instructable, so please of...
By: iconrl

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 15:45:31 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DVD-player-holder-for-the-car/
DVD player holder for the car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/433O/GO6VAOH9/FMI433OGO6VAOH9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/433O/GO6VAOH9/FMI433OGO6VAOH9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMI/433O/GO6VAOH9/FMI433OGO6VAOH9.SMALL.jpg specialk We have two kids and bought a portable DVD player to stave off tantrums on long trips. However, our car does not have a built-in DVD player, so we needed some way to hang the DVD player in the center so that both kids could watch the movie. There are cases you can buy for your portable DVD player t...
By: specialk

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:31:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drive-Thru-Caddy/
Backseat Caddy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8832/GOCNPNHN/FZC8832GOCNPNHN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8832/GOCNPNHN/FZC8832GOCNPNHN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZC/8832/GOCNPNHN/FZC8832GOCNPNHN.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Road trips are fun. Trying to feed little kids from the front seat of a moving car, not so much. This “caddy” provides an easily cleaned food tray complete with cup holders, making lunch on the go a little easier. For less than 20 bucks and 20 minutes you can have one too. NO TOOLS REQUIRED. Here i...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 31 May 2011 22:18:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-play-the-ABC-game-on-a-road-trip/
How to play the ABC game on a road trip. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/XFFJ/GO4ZU6E5/FGQXFFJGO4ZU6E5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/XFFJ/GO4ZU6E5/FGQXFFJGO4ZU6E5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGQ/XFFJ/GO4ZU6E5/FGQXFFJGO4ZU6E5.SMALL.jpg solemnraven This Instructable is to teach you how to play various different ways of the ABC game while you are on a road trip. You may have already heard or played this game before but if you haven't this Instructable is for you!  I almost always play this when I am on a road trip, it's seriously fun for all a...
By: solemnraven

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 25 May 2011 19:18:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Family-Road-Trips-Let-the-Kids-Build-a-Masking-Ta/
Family Road Trips: Build a Masking Tape Wall to Prevent Backseat Boredom - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/NJY9/GMIGGSIN/FC8NJY9GMIGGSIN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/NJY9/GMIGGSIN/FC8NJY9GMIGGSIN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC8/NJY9/GMIGGSIN/FC8NJY9GMIGGSIN.SMALL.jpg WeJustGotBack Are we there yet? The problem with the backseat is that it's just so boring back there, and you can only play so many games of "I Spy" before somebody gets antsy. After that, well, all sorts of shenanigans happen. This little project has all the hallmarks of a fabulous kid project. It lets them mak...
By: WeJustGotBack

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 12:55:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Are-we-there-yet/
$$$$Are we there yet?$$$$ - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/XIQ0/GO14IB90/FQGXIQ0GO14IB90.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/XIQ0/GO14IB90/FQGXIQ0GO14IB90.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQG/XIQ0/GO14IB90/FQGXIQ0GO14IB90.SMALL.jpg jdmcungent Ge tired of hearing "Are we there yet?" or "How long until we are there?"  Here You Go As we are leaving the house, we hand each child 5 or 10 one dollar bills.  Show Me The Money We tell them each time they ask us one of those two questions (or something just like it), they owe us a dollar.  ...
By: jdmcungent

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 May 2011 17:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/kissable-lips/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/WM5J/GNVIDGSD/F95WM5JGNVIDGSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/WM5J/GNVIDGSD/F95WM5JGNVIDGSD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F95/WM5J/GNVIDGSD/F95WM5JGNVIDGSD.SMALL.jpg MarixLv for those who need love..
By: MarixLv

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 May 2011 09:29:15 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-Pouf/
Travel Pouf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/8XFT/GNSA97UH/FQI8XFTGNSA97UH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/8XFT/GNSA97UH/FQI8XFTGNSA97UH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQI/8XFT/GNSA97UH/FQI8XFTGNSA97UH.SMALL.jpg Z.Backas Hotels are great. They have specialists to make your bed for you, bacon for breakfast, and free slippers. What they don't have, however, is sufficiently lathering shower gel. Time and time again when I visit a hotel and opt to use the in room soaps, I am shocked by the absolute lack of potency in th...
By: Z.Backas

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 May 2011 20:25:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Ride-Games/
Car Ride Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/IWT5/GNOD5VBF/FKYIWT5GNOD5VBF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/IWT5/GNOD5VBF/FKYIWT5GNOD5VBF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKY/IWT5/GNOD5VBF/FKYIWT5GNOD5VBF.SMALL.jpg instructoman99 These three games are my entries for The Are We There Yet Challenge, so if you like the games please vote. My family and I play these all the time and are a great way to pass the time on road trips. 1. The Celebrity Name Game 2. The One Word Story Game 3. The Related Word Game Celebrity Name Game...
By: instructoman99

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 10:47:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Entertained-Kids-Smooth-Sailing/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/9QJG/GNBEVVN7/FH59QJGGNBEVVN7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/9QJG/GNBEVVN7/FH59QJGGNBEVVN7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH5/9QJG/GNBEVVN7/FH59QJGGNBEVVN7.SMALL.jpg crymsunblue This does require some pre-thought and planning.  Weeks before our trip, I have 2 small tubs that I pack with craft supplies separated in ziplock bags.  Things like- Paper Chenile stems Large plastic gems Wiggle eyes foam or wood craft shapes pom poms beads trim etc. Pack adhesives...
By: crymsunblue

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 11:34:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-NEVER-lose-your-kids-in-busy-places-like-ai/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/LL3Z/GNBEQ09O/FA8LL3ZGNBEQ09O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/LL3Z/GNBEQ09O/FA8LL3ZGNBEQ09O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA8/LL3Z/GNBEQ09O/FA8LL3ZGNBEQ09O.SMALL.jpg piiglet My name is Angela, I am a New Zealander, married to an American, and we have three children, ages 3, 5 and 7. We travel to New Zealand a lot which for anyone who knows anything about what that entails, you can appreciate how long and complicated that can be - 3 kids, 12 hour flight from LA to Auckla...
By: piiglet

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 May 2011 08:15:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Headphone-Keeper/
Headphone Keeper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/JX23/GNBEVPNI/F0VJX23GNBEVPNI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/JX23/GNBEVPNI/F0VJX23GNBEVPNI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0V/JX23/GNBEVPNI/F0VJX23GNBEVPNI.SMALL.jpg Mrballeng Two hundred miles to Albuquerque and your little one announces “I can’t hear it”. …….. The headphones are broken. Now you get to listen to Elmo until the next civilized exit pops up. This little idea helps keep your headphones from being trampled on the floor boards. Thus, extending the life of y...
By: Mrballeng

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 11 May 2011 14:26:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-See-Beijing-on-Less-Than-500/
How to See Beijing on Less Than $200 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/G215/GMJIDSCS/FL9G215GMJIDSCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/G215/GMJIDSCS/FL9G215GMJIDSCS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL9/G215/GMJIDSCS/FL9G215GMJIDSCS.SMALL.jpg China Travel Go Ever wanted to travel in Beijing but don't because you think you cannot afford it? Well this instructable is for you. I'm going to show you how to stay in Beijing and see all the main sites in Beijing for less than $200 in US dollars. Those sites are -Forbidden City -Tiananmen -Temple of Heaven -S...
By: China Travel Go

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:09:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ilalang-ilalang/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Iky Kodachi
By: Iky Kodachi

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:29:37 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sleep-on-the-Great-Wall-of-China/
How to Sleep on the Great Wall of China - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/QIBM/GM9QL60D/FAGQIBMGM9QL60D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/QIBM/GM9QL60D/FAGQIBMGM9QL60D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAG/QIBM/GM9QL60D/FAGQIBMGM9QL60D.SMALL.jpg China Travel Go The Great Wall of China is one of the most awesome places in China and visiting the wall is a must do if you go to China.  If you feel like a bit of adventure and a real travel experience, you can sleep on the wall when you visit it. What could be more fun than sleeping on a 1000 year old wall??? ...
By: China Travel Go

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Apr 2011 07:24:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disney-Pin-Trader-Pin-HolderHip-Lanyard-water-/
Disney Pin Trader - Pin Holder/Hip Lanyard (water-proof, loss-proof) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/NCLB/GLWQW9QR/FMLNCLBGLWQW9QR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/NCLB/GLWQW9QR/FMLNCLBGLWQW9QR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FML/NCLB/GLWQW9QR/FMLNCLBGLWQW9QR.SMALL.jpg lalaclassic Disney Pin Trader - Pin Holder/Hip Lanyard (water-proof, loss-proof) It is water-proof, double-sided, and prevents pin loss.  (And doesn't cost as much as a Disney lanyard or hip lanyard) Necessity is the mother of invention.  That is why I came up with this pin holder for going to the Disney them...
By: lalaclassic

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Apr 2011 21:27:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-put-to-many-things-in-a-bag-to-small/
How to put to many things in a bag to small - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VXZC/GKS0SOB4/FKVVXZCGKS0SOB4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VXZC/GKS0SOB4/FKVVXZCGKS0SOB4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/VXZC/GKS0SOB4/FKVVXZCGKS0SOB4.SMALL.jpg Berewind Bring all the things you need. Keep things you really need. Keep things you really really need. Put big things in the bag. Put small things in the bag. Use the pockets. You're ready for a new day!
By: Berewind

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 2 Mar 2011 14:38:05 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Travel/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/KKFP/GJQEBJF2/FQ1KKFPGJQEBJF2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/KKFP/GJQEBJF2/FQ1KKFPGJQEBJF2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/KKFP/GJQEBJF2/FQ1KKFPGJQEBJF2.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "How to Travel" is a collection of 17 tips and tricks to make your next trip as painless as possible.  Learn how to pack like a pro, get upgraded on your next flight, and what to do if you lose your passport! All tips and tricks come from Instructables.com and are written by expert travelers.  With ...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 10:56:49 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Travel-Tip-Spot-Your-Luggage-Easily/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/1124/GJQELYN9/FAJ1124GJQELYN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/1124/GJQELYN9/FAJ1124GJQELYN9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAJ/1124/GJQELYN9/FAJ1124GJQELYN9.SMALL.jpg siamonsez This tip will help you easily pick your bags out of all the others on the carousel when you get off a plane and are surrounded by a throng of people who, like you, are trying to pick their bags out of a sea of them that all look the same and get out of there as quickly as possible.
By: siamonsez

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:49:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-ID-Onesie/
Baby ID-Onesie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/JTO3/GJ65QDQ3/FSMJTO3GJ65QDQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/JTO3/GJ65QDQ3/FSMJTO3GJ65QDQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/JTO3/GJ65QDQ3/FSMJTO3GJ65QDQ3.SMALL.jpg CrLz Imagine: LOST, unable to communicate, alone among strangers! A nightmare scenario for anyone, let alone a child.  Traveling with very young children is difficult.  Diaper changes in public bathrooms, schedule interruptions, feeding challenges and safety concerns.  As toddlers, my children can not co...
By: CrLz

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