This week has been all about getting ready for summer vacation -- and here's a little something to cap it off! Whether you're planning to hit the road or "staycationing" right at home, we created a round-up of fantastic sparkle recipes and crafts to help get your vacation off to a great start.

Recipes:

Airplane Travel Snacks This little snack box will save you in any situation, whether you are traveling by car, train, bus, or plane. Perfect for fitting into your backpack, purse, or diaper bag.

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Roadtrip Granola Packed with nuts, dried fruit, and crispy rolled oats, one of our favorite go-to snacks is homemade granola. It's great for stashing in the car or bag for hunger emergencies.

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Beef Jerky Beef jerky is easy to make and a great take-along protein source as it won't spoil.

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Cheesy Crackers These crackers are wonderful as a homemade alternative to the popular fish shaped crackers. They are easy to make and fun to take along with you on any long trip.

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Popcorn No need to resort to the microwave stuff — stovetop popcorn takes about the same amount of time and tastes much better. And by popping popcorn on the stove you can also control exactly how much salt, butter, and other toppings you add. Popcorn is a great travel food because it weighs hardly anything and is a healthy, whole-grain snack.

Crafts:

Simple Sewn Books These little books are so simple to make and are a great way to have journals or drawing books at the ready for your travels. Make a few of them for different needs.

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Dress Up Peg Dolls These cute little peg dolls are great toys for the car or plane. They take up very little space and inspire creative play for hours.

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Soft Sculpture Take Alongs These felt building blocks are another great pocket toy. They can be stored anywhere and take up hardly any space, making them the perfect toy for waiting at the airport or train station or even on long car rides.

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Out & About Art Box This art box is perfect for that little artist in your life who just can't leave their art studio at home while on vacation. Help them bring their creative space along wherever they go in this small, organized box.

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