Flowing Brook Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I was cleaning out my car tonight and the junk especially paperwork that I found in there was just plain crazy. The thing that is probably the most out there was a bottle of cayenne pepper. I keep it in there at all times. I was thinking I am probably the only one that keeps cayenne pepper in their vehicle on a regular basis. So tell me what do you keep in you vehicle that most people probably don't? What is the reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A first aid kit, diaper bag, emergency change of clothes for big kids. All very practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A tarp, barf bags, baby wipes, and first aid kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 First aid kit Blanket Bug spray Nail Clippers Benadryl Aspirin Plastic bags Change of clothes for kids Aldi bags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Some basic tools, trash can, box of tissues, beach towels for covering seats and seat belts during the hot summer, steel insulated water bottles with ice water, the dog hair that refuses to come out of the carpet (it's been 2 or 3 months since we dog-sat for FIL and MIL), a charge cord for my phone, a pencil, paper napkins, a couple shopping bags (to line the trash can), sun shades, sunglasses, barrettes and other miscellany that fall under the seats, a couple of CDs I never remember are there, girl supplies, tire gauge, some microfiber towels to clean windows. Wow, I didn't realize it was so much -- this is with it cleaned up and ready for us to go. There's more when I have my infant nephew in my car, too. When I was younger (during college stints and the lengthy break in between stints trying to save money for more college) some people thought I lived in my car due to the sheer amount of stuff I kept in there. Those were the days I also carried a backpack laden with junk "just in case" I needed something. My backpack put Dora's to shame, and my car was worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I forgot to mention -- on road trips we also loaded up a camping toilet. We learned the hard way the usefulness of such an item when traveling through remote locales with small children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 first aid kit jumper cables scissors nail clippers hand wipes zip-top bags paper plates--for emergency pizza stops :D toothpicks straws plastic spoons--because sometimes when I'm out I grab a yogurt from the grocery store and I need a spoon to eat it with ETA: box of tissues and AC adapter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 A field study backpack, dip net, change of clothes, boots and a first aid kit for DD-a folding chair and a few books for me. Oh, and cell phone, iPad, and Kindle chargers, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 First Aid kit Picnic blanket Tissues baby wipes Now that it is warmer I will be keeping a few towels in there as well, some of our park days end in the creek. *L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Probably the oddest things I keep AND USE are my pruners and the extra YSB cords for phones. I end up charging more people's stuff for them. I got them in RED so they are clearly my cords. The pruners let me cut flowers from the garden on the way to church without rooting around in the garage. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticmomma Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Why cayenne pepper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1GirlTwinBoys Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Baby wipes for any messes or sticky hands. A bottle of mouthwash. A bottle of body spray. Tissues. Phone charger. Proof of insurance and registration. Umbrella. Reusable grocery bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAutumnOak Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The most unusual things I can think of that I keep in my car is a bag with two blankets and a tote with paper cups, napkins, plates, and cutlery in case we need to eat something outdoors...I will sometime buy a big smoothie or lemonade and divide it up with the cups I have in the tote...Or use the plates for sandwiches or pizza...The tote really comes in handy ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Emergency evacuation kit Hand sanitizer and wipes for after work--I work with kindergarteners, and like to clean my hands before going home Deodorant Summer: Picnic blanket Bubbles, sidewalk chalk, pogo stick and helmet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 When my son had surgery they sent us home with these very compact, flick to open bags for throw up. These are awesome. They are in every car now. Just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 plastic spoons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mandylubug Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have scissors prescription scripts in glove box because I lose them if they come in the house (dr writes refills individually) nerf swords tennis balls bedsheet (to sit on outdoors) tums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I have trouble keeping things in the car. I have tried to keep extra water bottles, an umbrella, a thing of baby wipes, an extra sweater in winter, and a few other things, but often dh "cleans" the car and brings them in the house and leaves it all in a heap somewhere weird. Sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 cayenne pepper for stopping bleeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Phone charger picnic blanket skates Binder for medical stuff Gym bag trash. lots and lots of trash. sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I had a friend who called her minivan The 50-Gallon Toter. Makes me laugh to this day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abacus2 Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 So many church papers the kids acquire. My 3 kids bring a total average of 21 papers per week home from church classes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Sorry, nothing interesting. My car is kept clean. I spend a lot of time in there and it is my little mini-environment of which I am queen and you are expected to 'pack out what you pack in'. Glove box: normal paper work, car manual, straws, napkins, plastic spoon/forks. Console: Pen, sticky notes, multi-tool, power cords for phones, tissues, hand wipes, hand sanitizer, gum, snack bar, a few coins for parking meters, Back cargo area: Large umbrella, blanket with a fuzzy side and a water proof side, first aid kit with basic care and meds, bottles of water, reusable grocery bags, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The standard diapers/wipes/changes of clothes for the littles. Apparently my girls like to store all their jackets in the van, or either just never want to bring them inside. :huh: A Baby Bjorn little potty for those emergency middle-of-nowhere stops for the girls (man, the boys are so easy). A chux pad for any car seat/booster accidents if we don't get pulled over in time. Emergency supplies & first aid kit. Barf bags & Dramamine for DD1. (They're purple and sold under the cloying name of "Morning Chicness bags" or something like that.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Trauma scissors, bandages, sunglasses. Foldable chairs and soccer balls live in the truck bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I like to keep my vehicle clean and tidy. So not too much unusual stuff. I guess the most "different" thing I carry is a kennel leash. 'Cause I'm always on the lookout for stray/lost dogs that need rounding up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I don't really know...I can't find it under all the trash ;) Actually I don't really keep things in the car...I just pack it with what we need for each trip. The usual is normally extra pants for DS2 who is potty trained but sometimes holds it too long when we go out and a complete change of clothes and plastic baggies for DD ( my carsick kid). Jackets if it might get cold. Sunscreen and hats cause it's Australia. Ibeprufon for me for backpain if I drive a long way and water bottles cause my kids are ALWAYS thirsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoot Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Nothing unique. Box of tissues, our current TC lecture, reusable shopping bags, tennis rackets & balls, ice scraper, puke bag, squeegee, a wiping cloth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissKNG Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Kleenex, baby wipes, bandaids, Swiss Army Knife, sun tan lotion, cell phone charger, two camping chairs, a picnic blanket, side walk chalk and bubbles. I also have two containers of some engine fluid stuff...don't ask me which ones, dh put those in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've read you should always keep a pair of scissors in your car to cut seat belts Here's the story that is prompting more parents to do this. I cleaned out my car the other day and lo and behold, I did have a pair in there! But I wouldn't have been able to find them in an emergency--too much paperwork, etc on top! Since I dog walk, I keep my schedule in my car, along with client profiles. It's basically my office. I also have a giant church history book to go thru and keep one copy there and one in my home. Pens, notebooks, extra books I haven't put away yet, and various flotsam and jetsam round out the contents. Kids look first in the car if I can't find something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Bottled water (my niece calls this my apocalypse water..lol. Really it is just because we get thirsty a lot and I don't want to stop and buy water!) Plastic cutlery and napkins Crossword puzzle books (I sit and wait a lot with three teens!) Tums An emergency roadside kit Extra glasses cleaner Misc chargers A car game A brush Nail clippers Salt and pepper Baby wipes Umbrellas Reusable shopping bags Straws Ponchos I'm sure there is more...we have a van. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Mousie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 The only weird thing is a really cool laminated periodic table. DS and I have had a lot of fun making up games and quizzing each other with it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I don't think there's anything that hasn't been mentioned by others. Car paperwork Paper towels Grocery bags Jumper cables Travel potty Bottled water Multi tool Umbrella Phone charger Jackets in colder weather Change of clothes for all kids Stocked diaper bag, Ergo, and stroller for baby A lot of the smaller stuff, like nail clippers, hand sanitizer, and band aids, I keep in my purse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've read you should always keep a pair of scissors in your car to cut seat belts Here's the story that is prompting more parents to do this. I hadn't heard of this. I've kept scissors in the car for a long time as it's handy for cutting tags off shoes or opening certain snack bags when we're on the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I've read you should always keep a pair of scissors in your car to cut seat belts Here's the story that is prompting more parents to do this. I didn't know this. A friend sold me on keeping "car scissors" just for convenience. I'm surprised how Often the do come in handy. My van is fairly new, and I have teens, so my list is: Water Hats Sunscreen (blanket in winter) Scissors First aid kit 2 phone chargers Collapsible bag to contain grocery bags or costco purchases Tissues Wipes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 When my son had surgery they sent us home with these very compact, flick to open bags for throw up. These are awesome. They are in every car now. Just in case. When I was pregnant and nauseous family, friends, and coworkers collected air sickness bags from every flight they took. I kept them everywhere, and carried them with me. So handy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoseInABook Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Other than the usual first aid kit, double stroller, Beco Butterfly II carrier, and diaper bag, we also have an emergency potty that everyone laughs at when they see it. That's about it for us though, we have our van full of kids so I try not to have much else in there. Oh, other than my flip flops that pretty much live in there because I'm barefoot 99.9% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 picnic bag with plates, plastic cutlery, napkins wipes roll of tp sunscreen bug repellent bandaids hand sanitizer hair brush sunglasses packs peanut butter crackers (in plastic container so they don't get squished tool kit kiddie scissors benadryl tylenol salt & pepper shakers jump starter - thing that will jump off a vehicle without needing another vehicle also will air up a tire camp chairs ball equipment collapsible cooler reusable shopping bags Yeah we look like we live out of the van, especially during ball season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I hadn't heard of this. I've kept scissors in the car for a long time as it's handy for cutting tags off shoes or opening certain snack bags when we're on the go. I just saw a keychain car escape tool on Amazon that I was planning to order. It can cut seat belts and break glass windows. http://www.amazon.com/resqme-Original-Keychain-Escape-Black/dp/B000IE0EZO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1401550648&sr=8-9&keywords=key+chain+rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I like to keep my vehicle clean and tidy. So not too much unusual stuff. I guess the most "different" thing I carry is a kennel leash. 'Cause I'm always on the lookout for stray/lost dogs that need rounding up. I appreciate this About 7 years ago my moms beloved companion dog escaped. She was going blind and could not find her way home. A nice couple was able to lure her to their car with chicken nuggets and take her to the 24 hour animal hospital that I had contacted in case she was found. Thanks to them my mom got her dog back. Though she weighed 90lbs and would not get in a kennel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFaerie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I was cleaning out my car tonight and the junk especially paperwork that I found in there was just plain crazy. The thing that is probably the most out there was a bottle of cayenne pepper. I keep it in there at all times. I was thinking I am probably the only one that keeps cayenne pepper in their vehicle on a regular basis. So tell me what do you keep in you vehicle that most people probably don't? What is the reason? Why cayenne pepper? My question, too. What's the cayenne pepper for? I hadn't heard of this. I've kept scissors in the car for a long time as it's handy for cutting tags off shoes or opening certain snack bags when we're on the go. I have this, though I need to get a pair of scissors in there for other uses, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applethyme Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I like to be prepared ........ I keep scissors, reading books for the kids, diaper wipes, hand sanitizer, blanket, first aid kit, paper cups, plates, plastic cutlery, girly supplies, 2 extra outfits per child, cooler filled with bottles of water, salt, pepper, straws, snacks, reusable bags, nail clippers, hairbrush, hair ties, barrettes, crayons, markers, glue, paper, ipod, book of dvd's and a pair of shoes for each child. I also have several bags packed for different activities that we just grab on the way out of the door. Its a running joke in our co-op that if we need something the first place to look is my van. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evergreen State Sue Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 One or two TV trays in case we're somewhere that we can set up the lap top or do some school work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I forgot to mention--I usually keep a knitting project in the car too. Or at least some yarn and a crochet hook. I'm going to look into those safety gadgets too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I was cleaning out my car tonight and the junk especially paperwork that I found in there was just plain crazy. The thing that is probably the most out there was a bottle of cayenne pepper. I keep it in there at all times. I was thinking I am probably the only one that keeps cayenne pepper in their vehicle on a regular basis. So tell me what do you keep in you vehicle that most people probably don't? What is the reason? So why keep cayenne pepper in the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reign Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Not weird for TWTM but I keep books in my van. Lots and lots of books. People always comment. I also keep my mascara out there. I don't usually wear it any more. I mainly just use eyeliner. Sometimes I put some on if I want to look extra put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Empty or full bottles? I waste so much water from accidentally leaving it in the car or drinking part of it and then never finishing it. I prefer not to drink from a bottle that has been in the car longer than say, the drive home from the grocery store or something. Supposedly they debunked that myth about cancer and most bottles aren't made with BPA, but it just doesn't sit well with me. I don't bring ice in the car and the liquid is too hot. I don't know if I keep anything strange in the car. A lot of the same things others have said. Ds is always sneezing so we keep a box of tissue on hand in the back seat but someone else said tissue box, too. I guess screwdriver is the weirdest? It comes in handy if I need to take my car tag off. I leave empty metal reusable ones in. Unless we're specifically going somewhere without water fountains, I generally just carry them empty anyway because we're more often in the city and can get water somewhere if we need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 So why keep cayenne pepper in the car? We've read in some health books that It can stop a heart attack. Or make a difference in you being able to make it to the hospital in time. Does it? I don't know but my dad requested I put it in there. If it makes him feel better I don't mind doing it. Plus Who else gets to say they carry cayenne pepper with them at all times.? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Plus Who else gets to say they carry cayenne pepper with them at all times.? :) I knew a woman who always carried a bottle of Tabasco in her purse in case they went out to eat. I found out when we all went to Wendy's after church one day and she was splashing Tabasco all over her spicy chicken sandwich. She said it wasn't spicy enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Strawberry Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Scooters and helmets Tennis rackets Baseball bat and gloves Cloth bags/cooler bags Sand toys Baby potty Baby wipes Small diaper bag with pullups and a change of clothes A magazine A trash bag Toddler toys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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