As holiday travel approaches, it's a great time to stock up on doodlers — the inexpensive drawing boards that provide kids hours of art time using a water or magnetic pen.

Whether your child is bored on the airplane, in the back seat of the car, or at grandma's house, the travel-sized doodlers are a great distraction. And, they are light enough for children to transport themselves. No more pulling crumpled paper from your purse or having to fetch rolling crayons.