Thanksgiving has just come to pass and Christmas is close-by. It's yet another one of those busiest travel periods of the year. And when travelling with kids, we all know that parents can never be too prepared. Creative ideas on how to keep kids happy as they while away the time in the backseat or on airplanes, is well worth thinking about.

Variety is the key. Think of their interests and go from there.

MomsMinivan has tons of ideas aptly called, "101 Car Travel Games & Road Trip Ideas for Kids".

And if you have an iPOD, storynory has just what you need. An activity that will surely keep your kids entertained, without distracting the designated parent-driver.

At StoryNory.com, you can download their growing library of classic and original children's stories to any iPod, any other MP-3 player, or just burn them onto a CD from your own computer. All these, for FREE.

"It is a new concept in entertainment and education for children. We offer hours of classic children's literature, read by actresses, to educate and entertain children - there is no better way to introduce them to books and learning."

Do your homework and prepare well. Otherwise, before you even get to your destination, your nerves will be frayed from answering neverending "are we there yets?".