"Parenting Mom-Tested" seal of approval "Backseat clutter control. Kids will (hopefully) want to keep their stuff neat with the Kids Car Travel Organizer. Buckled in by the middle seat belt, it features a large dividable space for toys and snacks, roomy pockets, two cup holders, and a hard top on which to play, eat, or draw. And the whole thing acts as a barrier if territorial bickering begins. (HighRoad, $35; www.thebusywoman.com)" "I wish I had this when we visitied family three hours away. The entire car ride, both my girls would misplace things or items would fall down between or underneath the seats."-Moira Nolfo mom of Sofia, 2, and Camille t months, Glen Rock, NJ

"The orderly passenger-keep the front seat neat and tidy by attaching the Cooler Organizer to the passenger seat. The top has pockets for your cell phone, keys, and other stuff; the bottom is a detachable cooler for snaks, you water, or the baby's bottle. (HighRoad, $25; www.thebusywoman.com)" I It fits all those extras you always need but can never reach. A great item!"-Hope Cote-Bishop, mom of Adamma, 5, and Samuel, 2 Mebane, NC

When children are along on the trip, it's a good idea to purchase a piece of luggage that is referred to as a backseat organizer (figure A). This piece fits over the back seat of a vehicle and allows easy access to numerous items. Heaviest items should be stored on the bottom.

On Your Side Family Travel Gear 5/19/04There you are all packed and ready to go. Will you be able to keep track of it all without losing your sanity?"It's important to have things easily organized... You remember where they are, and that you can leave them in the car," says Kathleen Huddy, Good Housekeeping's Textiles Director. Like organizers, reading lights, games, walkie talkies? The Good Housekeeping Institute tested them all. It loved this high road back seat organizer... 34.99. It was tops in price and perks. "Lots of different compartments for water, french fries, cd's, videos and best of all, convertible top where your kids can play with their toys in the car and they don't go rolling into the seat," says Huddy.

Money Wise--Traveling in StyleThink about this: when you look back on on your family vacation, you want to smile, not wince. And one thing that can make things really nice is having everything you need right at your fingertips."It's important to have things easily organized: you remember where they are, and that you can leave them in the car," said Kathleen Huddy, textiles director for the Good Housekeeping Institute. The Good Housekeeping Institute tested products that can help. It loved the High Road Backseat Organizer. At $34.99, it was tops in price and perks. "Lots of different compartments for water, French fries, CDs, videos and best of all, convertible top where your kids can play with their toys in the car and they don't go rolling into the seat," reported Huddy.

Clearing Clutter in Cars NY--(CBS) The average American spends 15 hours a week behind the wheel, according to a 2003 study. So it's not surprising that many of us treat our cars like a second home, clutter included. The editors at Real Simple magazine have some "real simple solutions" in their current issue for clearing out messy automobiles. Real Simple's Kris Connell shares on The Early Show the following easy tips and tools to keep vehicles organized. Problem: Trash from all those meals on the go.Solution: Collapsible Wastebasket (thebusywoman.com, $14) This garbage bag solution is weighted at the bottom, so it won't tip over. You can also close the top to prevent spills from getting all over the car.

Producers' Pick: High Road Kids Car Organizer LAST UPDATE: 6/16/2004 2:19:30 PM Posted By: Gabe Redondo Watch this story...Organize the backseat on your next summer road trip with the Talus Kids Car Organizer. Instead of having the kids' stuff scattered all over the backseat, the sturdy organizer keeps everything together in one place. It holds videos, CD's, DVD's, games, crayons, lunches and much more.The adjustible dividers let kids organize their own stuff with 8 outside pockets for snacks, CD players or drinks. The High Road Kids Car Organizer also comes with a tray-top for playing or drawing. Order by calling 1-800-848-7715 or log on to www.thebusywoman.com Retail value: $34.99

Convenience is in the bag at travel goods show By Kitty Bean Yancey, USA TODAY Necessity is definitely the mother of travel-gear invention. Families on the go The family car trip cleans up its act with High Road organizers from Talus Corp. The Kid's Car Organizer has space for games, CDs, lunches and art supplies; a tray top for drawing and playing games; drink holders and pockets for snacks and music players. (due in April, suggested retail, $34.95; retailer information, 800-634-8180).

GH Institute Tests: Great Travel GearA family vacation can be one of the happiest things you do -- or one of the most stressful. To help you lessen the tension, the Good Housekeeping Institute found some terrific travel gear to keep you organized on the road. Want to keep your car from turning into a mess? The Talus Products HighRoad Kids Backseat Organizer ($34.99; 800-634-8180 or www.talusproducts.com) got a thumbs-up for its handy pockets, carrying strap and reasonable price. And the top converts into a mini table, so kids can play games in the car.

Get Organized Before You Hit the Road With summer just around the corner, you might be thinking about hitting the road. Make it a trip to remember fondly with proper planning and even better gear.?It's important to have things easily organized: you remember where they are, and that you can leave them in the car,? said Kathleen Huddy, Good Housekeeping textiles director.Those items could include organizers, reading lights, games and walkie talkies. The Good Housekeeping Institute tested them all. It loved the High Road Backseat Organizer for $34.99. It was tops in price and perks.?Lots of different compartments for water, french fries, CD?s, videos and best of all, convertible top where your kids can play with their toys in the car and they don't go rolling into the seat,? said Huddy. TALUS PRODUCTS HIGHROAD KIDS BACKSEAT ORGANIZER www.talusproducts.com

SUMMER vacation doesn't have to cost a fortune Salt Lake Tribune - Salt Lake City,UT,USA... The Talus Products HighRoad Kids Backseat Organizer ($34.99) got a thumbs up for its handy pockets, carrying strap and reasonable price.

Housekeeping's editors tracked down the best travel bargains on lodging, car rentals and city attractions for summer vacations. And the Good Housekeeping Institute's pros have turned up some great gear for your trip. .....* Gear: A family vacation can be one of the happiest things you do -- or one of the most stressful. To help you lessen the tension, the Good Housekeeping Institute tested an assortment of new travel gear to keep you organized on the road. Want to keep your car from turning into a mess? The Talus Products HighRoad Kids Backseat Organizer ($34.99) got a thumbs up for its handy pockets, carrying strap and reasonable price. And the top converts into a small table, so kids can play games in the car.

GH Institute Tests: Great Travel Gear Turn to 10.com - Providence, RI,USA... The Talus Products HighRoad Kids Backseat Organizer ($34.99; 800-634-8180 or www.talusproducts.com) got a thumbs-up for its handy pockets, carryingstrap and ...

GH Institute Tests: Great Travel Gear A family vacation can be one of the happiest things you do -- or one of the most stressful. To help you lessen the tension, the Good Housekeeping Institute found some terrific travel gear to keep you organized on the road. Want to keep your car from turning into a mess? The Talus Products HighRoad Kids Backseat Organizer ($34.99; 800-634-8180 or www.talusproducts.com) got a thumbs-up for its handy pockets, carrying strap and reasonable price. And the top converts into a mini table, so kids can play games in the car.

Talus Corp. offers a complete line of HighRoad organizers for people on the go available through many luggage and travel stores. What's New/Best Seller Kids Car Organizer. Advantages/Features Available in red or blue, the Kids Car Organizer has a large capacity with adjustable dividers great for holding games, toys, videos, crayons, lunches and more. Sturdy, patent pending flip-top tray is sturdy enough to play on and keeps toys, crayons and food from sliding off. Eight outside pockets for snacks, CD players, Game Boy, games, drinks and more. Padded sides, made of rugged 600-denier packcloth, help insulate contents. Has a carry strap for easy transporting. A must-have for the family on the go! Price $34.95 each.

"Stuff we like" High Road Kids Back Seat Organizer Organize everything from sippy cups to CDs. Price: $34.95 Available: www.talusproducts.com

BAP Resource Pages- The High Road Kids Back Seat Organizer will make taking long trips over the holiday easier on everyone in the car. The storage compartment can be reconfigured on the inside with adjusable dividers , while identical pockets on the sides add extra storage. The flip-top tray surgace can be used for drawing, homework or games. Snapped onto seatbelts and placed in the middle of the seat, the organizer can separate two squabbling kids. And with its strudy carrying strap, it can easily transport its contents into the house. The organizer comes in red or blue at a suggested retail price of $34.95. It is available at Totes Retail Stores, Cedar Luggage, and Tay timers (800-457-5702. It is also available through these websites:www.thebusywoman.com, www.ajprindle.com, www.improvmentscatalog.com

Producer?s Pick: Home and Car Organizers LAST UPDATE: 7/8/2004 6:32:49 AMPosted By: Gabe Redondo / Danielle Austin Executive Producer San Antonio Living If you have kids - you know what it's like to have toys and food scattered from the house to the car. You know what we're talking about, your car is trashed - there are toys all over the tub in the bathroom - and there's popcorn (and other things you can't identify) between the couch cushions We found a producers' pick to solve all three problems.If you are a busy mom trying to get your life organized and back on track - there is one website you must visit. It's www.thebusywoman.com. This is where we found everything from a tubtime organizer to a cooler organizer for the car. These are two of my favorites. Thanks to the tubtime organizer, I don't have Matchbox cars and rubber duckies spread from one end of my bathroom to the other. The cooler organizer is a must for those road trips. The top portion will keep everything from toys to maps organized - while the cooler you can pack with drinks and snacks. These are only two of the many organizers www.thebusywoman.com has to offer. Here's the best part - most of them are under $20. Here are some of the other organizers we love. COOLER ORGANIZER $19.99 ENTERTAINMENT ORGANIZER $13.99 CARGO TOTE $19.99PUFF N STUFF TRASH ORGANIZER $14.99 SOFA ORGANIZER $15.99 TUB ORGANIZER $13.99TANK TOP $24.99 You can find all of these at www.thebusywoman.com.

"Top Choices" Have Organizer, will travel. Does any mother of school-aged kids really need to be told that they make 20% more trips than the average woman and 21% more thean the average man? And that nearly half of these outings are for chauffeuring and other errands? Talus Corporation makes car organizationer products that can make these trips a little easier for all involved. Talus Kids Back Seat Organizer holds everthing that children coupld possibly need. It has space and pockets for videos, CDs, games, crayons, lunches, drinks, snacks, and pretty much anything else a kid can think of to bring along. An adjustable divider lets kids organize their own stuff, and it's tall enough for those in booster seats to reach. The top doubles as a writing surface for coloring or homework, and a flip-top tray keeps toys and pencils from sliding off. It's padded to inslate the contents and made of rugged packcloth that can withastand a lot of activity. Best of all, when placed in the middle of the backseat, the Kids Back Seat Organizer make that between-offspring "safety zone" that every parent needs at the end of a long day. Kids Back Seat Organizer, from Talus Corporation, $39.95, available from Improvements, 1-800-642-2112, www.improvementscatalog.com

"Be Organized-Save money" HighRoad On-The-Go Organizers. Did you know that 14 percent of your waking hours are spent in the car? How about that you spend, on average, 15 hours per week driving in your car? Cars have become our mobile trash can, dining area, communication hub, and even movie theater. how can you keep everthing you need organized and handy? High Road On-the-go organizers are the answer. High Road understands how important it is to create high-quality i,innovative products for in-car and on-th-go organization. This is one of High Road's featured products: Puff 'N Stuff Litter Bag and Tissue Dispenser- trash, tissues and wipes all in one handy place. With two gallons of leakproof space for trash, a place for a standard tissue box and two side pockets for wet wipes or drinks, this is a backseat essential. The price is $13.99. This is only one example of the great products that High Road is offering on-the-go parents. For more products, infomration and to order, call 800-634-8180 or go to www.talusproducts.com

"Be Organized-Save money" HighRoad On-The-Go Organizers. Did you know that 14 percent of your waking hours are spent in the car? How about that you spend, on average, 15 hours per week driving in your car? Cars have become our mobile trash can, dining area, communication hub, and even movie theater. how can you keep everthing you need organized and handy? High Road On-the-go organizers are the answer. High Road understands how important it is to create high-quality i,innovative products for in-car and on-th-go organization. Here is one of High Road's featured products: Entertainment Organizer-a back-of-the-seat organizer with specially shaped pockets to hold VCR tapes, DVDs, CDs and tapes. A top pocket can store tissues or even more media. The price is $25.99. This is only one example of the great products that High Road is offering on-the-go parents. For more products, infomration and to order, call 800-634-8180 or go to www.talusproducts.com

"Be Organized-Save money" HighRoad On-The-Go Organizers. Did you know that 14 percent of your waking hours are spent in the car? How about that you spend, on average, 15 hours per week driving in your car? Cars have become our mobile trash can, dining area, communication hub, and even movie theater. how can you keep everthing you need organized and handy? High Road On-the-go organizers are the answer. High Road understands how important it is to create high-quality i,innovative products for in-car and on-th-go organization. Here is one of High Road's featured products: Kids Car Organizer- holds everything to keep your kids happy in the back seat. an adjustable divider lets kids organize their own stuff. It's sturdy enough to play or draw on. A flip-top tray keeps toys and crayons from sliding. Eight outside pockets allow for CD players, GameBoys, snacks, drinks, etc. The organizer snaps onto seat belts. The price is $34.99. This is only one example of the great products that High Road is offering on-the-go parents. For more products, infomration and to order, call 800-634-8180 or go to www.talusproducts.com

"Organize your car for a stress free ride By Leah Macpherson. On a typical day you go to and from work, pick up a gagle of kids from soccer, hit the drive thru for an after-school snack, drop Rover at the vet, stop for groceries and dry cleaning and then race home to get dinner on the table. In the mad rush, the car has morphed into hell-on wheels, a morass of sports wquipement, take-out wrappers, CDs, Backpacks and dog hair. Sound familiar? With busy modern lifestyles, it seems like th whole family is constatnly on the go. We spend so much time in transit that our vehicles have become an extension of our living space, yet another area that rquires attention and maintenance. here's ome advice for cleaning up your act, steering clear of streass and enjoying the rid.....?Get a Kids' Back Seat Organizer--the insulated unit holds food, games, art supplies, etc. The lid flips up to become a tray or work surface."