While eating out with the family can be fun and rewarding, it can present some interesting challenges too, depending where you go. Fortunately, parents do have some options for a few of the most common scenarios. Here are some handy picks to pack so you're always prepared.
Scenario: No crayons
Solution: The Sam and Bellie "on-the-go" Chalkmat
Not all restaurants are readily equipped with goodies to keep the kids entertained until the main course arrives. That's where the "on-the-go" chalkmat comes in handy. Part chalkmat, part placemat, it's a convenient little reusable tool that will keep youngsters occupied creating mini masterpieces or playing tic tac toe. Flip it over when the food arrives and you have a wipeable placemat. The chalkmat, available in three nifty styles, rolls up easily and ties securely with an attached ribbon. A handy chalk pouch (can carry crayons and markets too) is affixed to the mat to make it a handy portable item. Cleans easily with a damp cloth.
