Take any shower caddy (half the time you can find them at the dollar store) and stick it to the window. It can hold any crafts or toys that the

kids need to stay calm in the car. Do avoid putting anything too pointy in the cups, just in case they go flying in a mild collision. 

Get more info

at Princess Pinky Girl.

We've all tried putting the flimsy plastic bag on the back of a seat for a makeshift garbage, only to have it ripped to shreds the first time you put anything

in it. By using a heavy duty bag (you could even use a reusable grocery bag), it stays in place and gives your kids a place to put all their

tissues and whatever else.

Get more info at Keep It Simple Yay.

The best way to deal with being in the car with kids is doing the hard work before you ever step into the van. By taking simple makeup bags, you

can make little emergency kits for all of your needs and avoid any diaper blowout disasters.

Get more info at Happy Chappy Brands.

This is a legit lifesaver! It's so simple but saves you from digging out year old french fries from between the seats. Just put the Drop Stop between your seat

and the console and you'll never drop your phone down the black hole of your car ever again.

Get more info at DIY Network.

Your kid wants to watch Doc McStuffins, but you don't want their grubby fingers totally destroying your iPad. Problem solved. This easy DIY project gives you an instant TV for long

trips on the road.

Get more info at Infarrantly Creative.

Muffin tin + laundry basket = Drive thru lifesaver. Hey, sometimes you need a latte, a bottled water, a soft drink and whatever the kids are drinking. 2 cup holders

will not do. But with this, all your drink needs are fixed with stuff you have around the house.

Get more info at Happy Chappy Brands.

Somehow, change ends up getting everywhere except your purse. But an old gum container (or Altoid tin) can be a change bank to keep in your car so you don't

have pennies strewn around. Cause you know they always end up in a toddlers mouth.

Get more info at Krazy Coupon Lady.

How do the car cupholders get so gross? It doesn't seem possible. Well, you never have to worry about it simply but popping in a cupcake liner into your cupholder.

Now, it's all easy to clean and you can think about cupcakes every time you get in the car.

Get more info at One Good Thing by Jillee.

If you've got a check to deposit, mail to mail, or a permission slip your kid has to turn in TODAY, place it right behind the steering wheel. It's always

in sight without blocking any gauges and it puts a forgotten space to good use.

Go to Organize 365 for more info.

No matter what time of year it is, somebody's got a runny nose or a sneeze that goes way out of control. So, why not have tissues at the ready?

Make your own car visor tissue holder or buy yourself a blinged out one at Car Soda.

Usually all the papers for your car are thrown into a random pile in your glove box. And in the off chance you were going just over the speed limit,

it is not fun searching for your registration while a kid is screaming and a cop's breathing down your neck. Turns out, all you need is a file folder. Keep

everything tidy and neat. Any cop will be so impressed by your organization skills, you'll never get a ticket.

Get more info at Elementary Organization.

You can never get enough pockets in cars. This simple air vent storage gives you a place to put your phone, sunglasses and anything else you might need on the

fly while you're driving (though you'll never be on the phone while you're driving, of course.)

Find one at High Road Organizers.

It's not just your kids you need to keep safe in the car. Your purse is valuable, too! Maybe you have your laptop in your bag or you just don't

want your purse flying into the dashboard when somebody cuts you off. All you have to do is use an ordinary scarf to keep your precious purse in place.

Get more

info at Buzzfeed.

A shower caddy in your trunk can keep all the oils, fluids, and whatever other dangerous car liquids safely in one place. Plus, it keeps one from opening on accident

and dumping out all over the place.

Get more info at Life Hacker.

You know you have old DVD cases laying around that are going to end up in the trash. Instead of adding to the garbage heap, make them into a super

easy travel art kit! You'll find it a lot more useful than that copy of Zoolander 2 that you got for some reason.

Get more info at A Whimsical

Life.