We used to live in a state that routinely shut down its highways with hundreds of people on it for several hours at a time. I started taking an empty plastic coffee can, putting a large zip storage bag and a roll or toilet paper and small packages of wipes in it...just in case we need a port-a-potty! Seriously, what would happen if you're on that highway for hours and you gotta "go"? We moved away before needing it, but several of my friends thanked me for the tip once it happened to them.

so nice to see someone making things work with out spending a fortune! my kids are LONG gone and grown- but I am glad there are up and coming tipsters to show parents you dont need to be a huge CONSUMER to make having kids easier!

I am going about an hour & a half North to my Sons house. My 90 yr. old parents are coming....thank God they are still well & able to be there. My Daughter-In-Law & I enjoy cooking together, & my 3 yr. old Grandson likes to help! It'll be a fun day!

Five years ago, when my husband and I bought our home, I claimed Thanksgiving. Now that we have two kids I am soo glad we did. Even though I have to do most of the cooking and cleaning myself I am so thankful that this is a holiday I am not ripped between families and I don't have to drive places! Thanks for the video. My husband is getting his new work vehicle soon that we can use for personal use. His car is an awesome fringe benefit and great for vacations and traveling. We are blessed. Thanks for the ideas to help keep his company car clean and organized. It gets especially messy with two kids under 3 and since my husbands car is practically his office these ideas are great! Thanks!

My mom and I both have little stone coasters in our cars. They're just flat and don't come up on the sides like the silicone ones you showed. Mine is super cute, it's hot pink with an owl on it saying "drive safely!" Silly, I know, but I love it. I don't know that it's functional, but it's a personal touch that makes me happy! I found mine at a store called "Trees n Trends" but I've seen them other places too!

I just finished a 5-month assignment where I was practically living in my car and rental cars as I toured Northern California for several days at a time. Using a free 3-slot holder that I got from AAA (they sell a nicer version on Amazon as trunk organizer) I placed a small Sephora bag lined with a plastic trash bag in 1 section, used binder clips to clip the center section (not closed, just smaller) for handi-wipes, gum, and small bags of trail mix & nuts. I used the 3rd section for electronics - my fastpass, a multi-port USB & lighter box, and a pocket/slot card for binders that I found at Staples, to control my cords. The items in this section didn't take much space, so this is also where the audiobooks were stored. It fit perfectly in the floor of the passenger seat, and I simply moved it from my car to the rental car, and always had what I needed within arm's reach. Is it wrong that this organizer was my favorite part of the job? HA!

We aren't going anywhere for the holidays; but right after Christmas, my husband and I are going on a week long cruise to Mexico and the Caymans!! Cant wait. I have become car obsessed recently and have been looking for tons of ways to organize it so your tips are super awesome!! Thanks!!!!!!!

I use the car coasters for beverages. They soak up the condensation nicely and they don’t stay wet either. We are vacationing in Florida for Spring Break, and I got a few of the coasters for gifts to being back. They also add some fun color and personality inside of your vehicle! 😎

Love this video! We are traveling from North Carolina to Virginia to visit my family. These tips are not just good for traveling but also to keep the perfect things in your car if you have children & to keep it all organized.

Thank you for keeping this quick but informative. The things that work and dont work, the honesty is great! It actually helps. Great video!

I just want to say I've watched your previous car organization videos and they helped me so much! Actually, you're videos are right on point. Kathryn, you're brilliant.

Hi! We travel a lot in my van. Lacrosse tournaments mostly. I use my van to store tons of things. In my trunk I use a shoe organizer. I hook a bungee cord in the bottom half so it is not dangling too. I am always prepared. I keep Ponchos, pocket hand warmers, trash bags, umbrellas, toiletries, bug sprays, sunblock, snacks, wipes, paper towels, rags, first aid supplies and more in it. Then I also have a mesh shower caddy that hang from target. In that I keep some supplies to keep my 3 busy. Mad Libs, magazines and DVD's. Since we are away so much I have really tweaked what works for us. Love your tip on using the command hook in the car. Never thought to do that. Also, the shock vac is a great idea too. I use to waste so many quarters at the car wash. I keep my shock vac handy to clean up my van between trips. Always clean and ready to go. :) Thank you for sharing! :)

Love this. Great ideas and tips. I do have a comment to make though. It's safety related. At 2:02 I noticed you have a door hook where you hang your umbrella on and it's on the back of the passenger seat. The hook worries me because in a collision it can injure someone. The hook part sticks out and i can't help but worry that it can cause some real damage in a collision. Just something to think about especially if you have your sweet little boy riding in the back seat. God bless! :-)

We're heading to Europe and coming back with our son, who we haven't seen since July! Yay!!

We're going to Kansas from Ohio to visit family. It's at least a 12 hour drive and will be our first road trip with our 2 month old daughter. Love your tips, as always!

We're going to Disney World! I have older children but the oldest is still messy and he's 15! I needed every one of these tips. And, so glad I'm not the only one who is over the cereal container falling all over the car floor - loved that tip in particular :)

I love the cooler! I have one of those back seat organizers too. It's awesome! Mine has a cup/bottle holder, so the kids can stick their cups in there. I bought one of the trunk organizers with the 3 compartments and I love it. I keep umbrellas, a blanket, a few tools and rags and my reusable grocery bags in it. Car organizers are definitely worth the money. I'm going to try the command hook and bag in front, awesome idea, thanks!!

I know this video is old but is super helpful for my upcoming trip. Plus your voice is always inviting and soothing 😍

Great tips! I was surprised there wasn't an emergency car kit with flat fix, mini tool box, handheld batter charger, etc.

I live in Canada so we already celebrated Thanksgiving :) But what I wanted to share was this... you can put your car mats in your washing machine! I have done this to mine many times - using mild soap to wash and vinegar in the rinse cycle. I let them air dry overnight near our woodstove (or in the sun in the warmer months). They come out looking new!!

Great video!! Gathering as many car organization tips as I can. One thing I have been working hard at is trying to pack healthy snacks and lunches for on the go. One of my viewers left me a comment and that said "Keri you can get rid of your back fat if you stop snacking so much in your car"...lol. Ouch...but so true. It would be great if you could share what you pack in your cooler or healthy on the go snacks. I also keep my coupons as well as my receipts in my car so that I won't forget them should I want to make a purchase or return something.

I can relate to the illness road trip too. Our granddaughter wasn't feeling well and it lead me to always have a small waste can ($1 at the Dollar Tree) in the back lined with several trash sacks, the scented kind help too!!!! I always have paper towels and baby wipes too!

Love u lady! My son and I are staying local, visit and dinner with family and then dessert at friends. Thanks so much for your inspiration!

this came at the perfect time seeing that this weekend we are cleaning our car🚘! now i have practical ideas to keep me organized for 3 kiddies👪👫! and we'll be heading to South Florida for the holidays

I am in the UK so no thanksgiving here, but last month I traveled 300 miles each way to see my brother and his family for a few days. In a few weeks we are off to see my family who are 100 miles away to exchange gifts, then for Christmas we are going back to the family, but staying with my in laws for Christmas. My sister in law has hired a huge country house just outside where both sides of our family live, so we can all Christmas together. My big tip for when we travel is to keep a pack of boiled sweets in the glove box or door pocket. I am disabled and on medication, so my meds are always with us, but a side effect of my meds is a very dry mouth. I use the sweets to combat it. I also have specific playlists on my iPod for long journeys (Spotify is great for this) so that nobody has to mess with the stereo.

So excited this is the first time we are staying home in years! Nice to relax with immediate family.

I love the video player idea. Definitely cheaper than getting that as an add-on when buying the car. Something I always keep in the doors (passenger and driver sides) are napkins. Never know when one of our noses will start running unexpectedly; especially on those cold winter mornings. I always get handed way more than I need when eating out, so that's what happens with the extras (I suppose tissues are softer, but the napkins are free). Those have been a lifesaver. I also store my grocery bags inside each other, kind of like those Russian dolls. They stay together, I only use what I need of them, and they take up very little space in the car. I have found it easier at check out. The cashier can just fill one, pull it out and fill the next one.

Excellent video! I'm going to definitely use some of your tips. One thing I keep in my car is baby wipes so I can clean my hands after I pump gas or for anytime we need to wash our hands while in the car. Its really helpful on road trips when you're driving down the road trying to eat!

Kathryn, love the video (as always). Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the OCC video. It gave me the nudge I needed to do it with my two and a half year old daughter (who adores Carson). Thank you for helping to establish what will now be a Christmas tradition x

I only just watched this. don't know how i missed it. thank you for the tips! i just went and started organising my back of the seat organiser and am so happy i watched this video.

Smart tips😃love the hanging bag for trash. Also the hanging bag for the iPad, nice😃

Love your ideas. So practical. Just the right amount of stuff. I have seen soo many videos and the amount of stuff in the car on some are ridiculous. I have kids and I dont want to log all that extra stuff around. Soo much more to clean up.

I'm so glad you're a real person as opposed to a fake one :) We're driving 4 hours down south to SoCal with our 9 month old. She used to hate the car with a passion so this trip should be much easier.

I love all of your ideas! I have a tiny two door car and a three month old son, but I'll definitely still use some of these tricks that you mentioned to try and make the best of my currently terrifying mess of a car!

Add wet wipes to your stash. Also; I use a Dollar Tree large 1/2 gallon size plastic canister with a screw on lid, lined with plastic grocery bags, for car trash. It's great for 1/2 eaten ice cream cones, juice boxes, anything messy. The screw on lid keeps the messes contained.

It's not that long of a drive to Dallas (5 hours) but I have 3 other siblings and these hacks are definitely going to come in handy the trip to Dallas is to visit my best friend and for a hockey game lol 😜

I love this idea, i do the same with the bag for throw up. My daughter get car sick.. Our plan for thanksgiving just staying with my cousin's house but on xmas where going to LA with da family. Have a nice day & thank u for the tips... God blesa

I have the same cooler and we use it all the time. We aren't going any where far but one thing I did was I use a Pampered Chef Garden Tool Organizer and put my stuff in it like Kleenex, paper towels, wipes (Until I find a microfiber towel for my SUV), sunscreen and bug spray for soccer season and cords. This not only keeps it organized but allows me to keep it between my children or pull it another seat.

Yay! I love the puke bag! I have one too! We are traveling to the Portland, Oregon area for Thanksgiving and Spokane, WA for Christmas! We just bought a car that we can travel with. We've been borrowing cars for road trips for a few years now--I'm so excited to get our new car all set up for the journey!

Awesome tips, most we already do too. We are already in Southwest Florida and headed up to the Tampa Bay area to see all our family. It's crazy how warm it's been, hoping we get a few cooler days there. My extra tips is to have a lint roller on hand for when you're away from your shop-vac. It's so good at getting up crumbs and dog hair. Also next to the carseat and the door I usually wedge in a pack of wipes for messy hands, runny noses, etc. It's really great when loading and unloading kids to have some wipes right there, not having to dig through the bag I carry and use up the ones I need when we leave the car. Happy Thanksgiving!

Love this info. I keep hand sanitize, lotion, and hand wipes in the driver side door. That way after we get in the car from being in the dirty stores we all get a pump of hand sanitizer.

Thanks for the tips for the car. I'm also a wipe rag fan that came in handy during our holiday run to the beach.

I love this especially the iPad organizer I purchased a shower hanger during back to school from bed bath and I love it, but now I have to get the one you got. Thank you for the great tips your amazing keep up the great work

We're just traveling about 1.5 hrs away to where my parents and in-laws live! Not too exciting, but happy to be with family!

I love the cooler. We have the same one and have had it for years. It works well and has really kept up.

Excellent tips. I found the Igloo cooler, or at least one like it. Called the MaxCold Cooler. Hard interior, soft outer, extra insulation, pull top at top for easy access. Plastic bags....great tip.

We always have a takeout container (you know, those Chinese food tubs) in the car instead of just a 'puke bag'. It's easier to hold, manage and contain for those yucky situations. Thanks for another cool vid, Catherine!

We live in Florida...so year round warm. With 8 children still home, WE ARE THE PRTY! So we will be staying home. Hope you have a very Blessed Thanksgiving.

Wow! I'm a new subscriber and I must already be channeling you because earlier today I cleaned and reorganized my car and afterwards went on a Dollar Tree trip to get a few cleaning supplies based on some tips of yours in other videos. You are really helping me become more organized and cleanly, thanks for all the inspiration and information :) Very grateful!

I use an old clorox wipe container (the 35 count size) and use the doggie clean up bags as liners for my trash can. It sits in the cup holdr and I keep the roll of liners in my glove box for easy access. If I happen to need both cup holders, it is really easy to just toss in the back! I love how it is working out!

I keep aldi's bags in my car after I use them for grocery's. They're usually very heavy duty and keep out smells ( I use for puke, accident clothes, and even cat litter inside the house), Or even just for trash. I love the way you organized your glove compartment, can't wait to try these tips! Oh and this mama is cooking at home for her family and extended family so i'll be traveling to my kitchen in yoga pants lol.

Going to Miami yessss ...I was hopping doitinadime did a car organization video then this morning scrolling through KZfaq oh look she did timing couldn't be more perfect 😊

Love your videos. Just got home last Saturday from a week at Disney World. It was beautiful weather... upper 80s and sunshine. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought (9) ponchos for my family, and it didn't rain the whole week! :) Since I'm retired I'm cooking Thanksgiving dinner this year at my house. It's the first time in years I haven't had to work. I will probably ruin something. LOL

Living in Australia we have to travel long distances to get to family for Christmas, Birthdays etc:, ( my children are 10 & 9) and I will be adding some of the ideas to my car. Things that are soo simple but never occurred to me to do, Thank you

I cut out cork for my cupholders. It works great

I have that cooler and live it!! I am going to use it the same way now! I always pack food when we leave the house.. saves soooo much money!

These are great tips! We aren't traveling for Thanksgiving but we are going to Florida (Miami) for Christmas. I'm definitely planning on participating in vlogidays! Thanks for sharing!

My must have in my car is the Kleenex disposable hand towels for your bathroom. They fit perfect in the pouch behind the passenger seat and are soft enough to blow your nose but sturdy enough to clean up spills etc.

Thank you for this video!!! Couldn't find too many car cleaning/organizing videos searching youtube last month. Great video and tips!

I live in PA. My Dad and I are driving cross country on a road trip to California to spend Thanksgiving with my sister. We leave tomorrow!

Great ideas! I am starting home wit my son's and grandson. It's so different than when I was a child, my 2 sisters an mom and dad would go to my aunt and uncles. We would play with our cousins, fun times! But now my parents are passed, my sisters don't speak with each other, yada, yada, yada. Maybe next year we can work out differences. God bless. Tell Carson hi, I missed him. :')

This just made my night, we have 3 little ones and our suv stays a mess! We are going to Greenville, SC for Thanksgiving!

''See, I'm a real person too!'' Haha :)

Such great tips especially since I will be traveling with my 5 yer old son soon. I will definitely be using some of them.

These are my all time favorite videos I wish more people would post them ...

I got my cooler from Wal-Mart! I will in Florida!!!! recently I made a traveling public bathroom kit for road trips and everywhere! it has Toilet seat covers, odorless drop, mimi can of concentrate air freshener, mini hand sanitizer mini travel size Lysol and lastly a mini flashlight!

One of the best video that I have seen concerning items in the car. Thanks........

LOVE that you are a real person too, and the proof! God bless!

that tablet seat thing is AMAZING. going to need that for a long trip we're taking this year.

Lap desks for kids, they can draw play games color and eat on them. The dollarstore has little cups with lids that fit crayons perfectly and you can put a lid on them no squishy boxes and they fit right in their carseat cup holders for them. I also buy extra of those cups and they are good for snacks and magnetic bingo pieces really any thing and they are easy for the kids to change out. when ever we go on long trips I never leave with out these things and they help the car stay cleaner!

We are just staying around town , to parents house ten minute drive and dessert at I laws only 20 minute drive. Happy thanksgiving to your lovely family.

My family and I are actually staying in this Thanksgiving! My birthday is actually a week after and my boyfriend is coming up (to Iowa) from Georgia! So, we'll be going out of town to stay in a hotel and will be traveling back and forth to the Air Port. These tips and tricks are so helpful! We practically live out of our car most days. I hope you (DoItOnADime and others!) have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Kisses from Iowa!!

I'm doing an 18 hour trip from MPLS, MN to Lancaster, PA. One thing you forgot is if you're solo driving, and need to keep CDs organized with snacks buckled into the passenger seat.

Such fab tips! I think I should now carry a puke bag in my car. LOL It's only happened once to use, knock on wood, but maybe I should be prepared for the next time.

Going to Aruba next week for 9 days. Beaches and sunshine here I come!!! ;) Definitely going to try some of these though since we are driving to Dallas from Tulsa area. Will really try out all these ideas at Christmas when we drive from Tulsa area to Massachusetts to be with family.

1. Love this, though since we are city dwellers, we no longer have a car. 2. That said, we just took a weekend trip with a rental car and wished that we had the puke bag :( 3. Thanksgiving travel to in-laws in sunny southern california! 4. I used to have that cereal "trash bin" in my car, and it always tipped over and got knocked around under foot! 5. Love love love the organizer for ipad, I may get one just for rental car use! Thanks Katherine, love your videos and this one was super helpful!

I personally have a Ford Escape titanium! We absolutely love it! Great video!

I love your gift bag trash bag idea. all your tips in this video is going to help me a lot.

Great tips! I have a cooler like yours in yellow and it gets lots of use. I bought it at Sam's many years ago. I will be using your command hook with the bag. Thanks for sharing🌸

We arent traveling anywhere warm and beautiful fo for Thanksgiving because we already live somewhere warm and beautiful! We will actually be hosting Thanksgiving at our home for the first time since we just moved in October 1 after building for one whole year. And one reason why we are having Thanksgiving here is to watch my little brother on TV performing in the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade!

Wonderful tips thanks for sharing. We're living in Vancouver Canada while my husband is studying but were from California so what is nice about being here is we get to celebrate 2 Thanksgivings :)

We're traveling down to Disneyland in a couple of days! So excited! Great video as always!

Thanks so much great video, we are traveling for Christmas, we are driving cross country to go home with our kids and pets.

I put a hook on the back of the headrest pole to hold my purse. I feel its more secure there than in the front seat and if I have a passenger its out of their way. We aren't going anywhere for Thanksgiving-we both have to work (major retailer). I just dropped off my shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child-such a good feeling to help in some small way.♥ Have a great Thanksgiving!

I love using extra silicone muffin cups in my cup holders! The 3.5 inch makes great mini fritata holders and fit in my car. (I hate cleaning cup holders.) I never travel for Thanksgiving, but I look forward to actually sitting down with my family! (We don't have an overlapping sched.)

My goal is to clean out my car during Thanksgiving week. The last few months have been so busy mine needs a good cleaning. I want to be ready and cleaned out before our Christmas traveling begins. As for the cup holders I use a shammie towel from the Dollar tree. I cut it up and it helps with the cups that sweat. And even helps those cups that are a little loose to not wobble. When it dirty throw it in the was and don't dry it. They are also nice to have for spills. Love the hook Idea for the Trash bag.

I know that you buy cheap stuff(and I applaud you for that I wish I could stay that organized and save money) and since you have kids you should get the weather tech mats for your floor board they are very expensive but I like them because they come in different colors and you just pull them out and shake them off(use a hose if needed)idk just thought I would share that with you

Ah the realities of motherhood! Gotta love it. I really liked the idea of a puke bag. I totally forgot that last road trip and boy did we pay! No more chocolate milk allowed in the car on road trips. *shiver* This Thanksgiving we are heading from Portland to Idaho to visit family. All the siblings, their spouses, their kids AND their pets! Talk about a full house! Gonna be fun though!

Kathryn love theses ideas!! I will have to share them with my daughter they live about 2hrs. away and she has a 3 yr. old little boy!!! I love watching your channel I have got my pantry organized and I'm working on the rest of my house!! Hope you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving!!! Lynette :)

I use "doggy poo-poo bags" as our travel nausea bags. They come in such cute patterns (although I have plain black), and they even have cases. You can get a 3 pack at the Dollar Tree too!

Love the video, especially that cooler!! Not going anywhere, just staying home with the fam!

Great ideas especially with my two boys😀👍 perfect. We always get together as a huge family in Michigan

Thank you, I Needed this video! We are staying in town but definitely could use car organization tips!

+DoltOnaDime In most cars the rubber in the cup holders are actually liners and removable. They don't always come out easy but most are made to be removed. For instance the black rubber part of the cup holder in this video is most likely removable for easy cleaning.

These are some awesome tips!! I have little ones and this would be amaze balls for everyday. Tfs!! Also, I absolutely love every single one of your videos!! You're amazing! 😊☺🙌😍

Nice video. Keep in mind that sunscreen loses potency in heat, so inside the cooler would be a far better storage spot than a hot door. I realize your family probably goes through it fast enough not to notice much difference, but I know summers here in Utah mean batteries exploding if kept inside cars, especially in the door pocket.

I have that and then some. always travel with enough dry food snacks & water, candles, lighters led lights, knife sleeping bag in the trunk. I've had enough incidents being stuck in hwy for over 6 hrs due to closer of accidents. I also have a pee pee bucket (small plastic ice cream container) with ready wipes. when closure and can't move and it's cold out, simple pull over and do your business. no need to hang out of the car.

The Shop Vac is nice because the nozzles from your vacuum cleaner also fits on it! Also, when we had the luxury of buying my car, I insisted on getting rubber mats in the entire car. Dealership threw them in at a discount. (2 kids, 2 dogs) We're not traveling anywhere for Thanksgiving, as I'm hosting. Which always is interesting, as I'm not American and I have no sentimental attachment to the holiday. :P

Happy Thanksgiving! We are traveling with my 5 year old and 4 year old from AR to TX! (how exaustinggggg) So I'm super excited to use some of these organization ideas to clean up the jeep and get a little room to stash some busy-hand things for the boys.

Love it! Such a positive soul!! Great parenting!!