Get Ready to Discover These 10 Surprising Items in Your Car as a Parent

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At some point, whether after a long road trip or simply on an ordinary Tuesday, you’ll find yourself removing your children’s car seats and peering into the shadowy corners of your floor mats. What you uncover will be a rollercoaster of emotions, from an innocent Barbie head to a half-eaten chocolate chip bagel. Spoiler alert: that used to be a plain bagel.

Here are 10 things you might stumble upon:

1. Those kitchen tongs that your toddler decided were perfect for picking up rocks. Once useful for flipping gluten-free chicken nuggets, they’ve now transitioned to a new purpose in life. You eventually learned that cooking nuggets is a learning experience; some sides might not be crispy, and that’s okay.
2. Evidence of various terrains—white sand, red clay, and black soil—collected from every adventure, making your car feel like it’s part of a nature documentary.
3. Your cousin’s sunglasses that you confidently claimed were not hiding under the seat. You’d bet your bottom dollar on it, and now she’ll have to reconsider where she last had them.
4. A blue crayon melted over a battery, creating a bizarre spectacle. You might find yourself intrigued, holding it up to the light as if it were a science project from your school days.
5. A gluten-free chicken nugget, perfectly golden on one side and possibly a little too crispy on the other.
6. The elusive gray LEGO piece that would have completed that massive set that almost caused a family feud. You might remember throwing it away in frustration when no one could find it.
7. A receipt for a grande latte with two pumps of pumpkin spice. You might shy away from ordering the full pumpkin spice latte, yet you know how delicious they are—even if it’s not pumpkin season.
8. Loose change totaling 37 cents, even though you haven’t used cash in ages.
9. A solitary Cool Ranch Dorito, shockingly intact and perhaps immune to decay, showcasing its chemical prowess.
10. A popsicle stick, stained purple and a reminder of the day your little one bravely jumped off the diving board. You may find yourself emotional, remembering how he believed in your encouragement and took that leap of faith.

For now, grab that handheld vacuum to tackle the crushed goldfish crumbs. Wipe down the seats with water, as experts recommend, and avoid the dryer for the seat cover. Once everything is back in place, you’ll likely find yourself cleaning up again in two months—though you might promise yourself it’ll be sooner. You’ll discard most of the clutter but keep that popsicle stick, tucking it away in your pocket.

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Summary:

Discover the unexpected items that accumulate in your car as a parent, from forgotten toys to snacks. Embrace the chaos and memories that come with parenthood, while also finding effective ways to clean and organize your vehicle.