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Shell Wreaths Tutorial

Shell Wreaths Tutorial

Shell Wreath Tutorial Have you ever collected so many shells that you didn't know what to do with them? I love collecting them and have loved using them in wreathes and ornaments.   Now that I've been to the Gulf of Mexico a few times, I've learned that this is where all the best shells are kept. Supplies: Glue gun Glue sticks Crafter's Pick Glue Bleach Water Shells (I had about 100 various size shells) Starfish Wreath (grapevine pictured) Directions: Step … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Crafts and Celebrations Tagged With: Crafts, Happy Mom

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Dolphins that Change Your Life

Dolphins that Change Your Life

Imagine leaving Marco Island, Florida, one of the 10,000 Islands in the Gulf of Mexico. You’re aboard the “Dolphin Explorer”. This is an eco-experience that introduces science and nature to young and young of heart explorers.  The Everglades have the alligators, but the salt water areas have the dolphins. Time to find them in their natural habitat. If you ask my son the highlight of his 11th year on Earth, he would say, “Seeing the dolphins on Marco Island”. We found this gem in the National … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Family Tagged With: Brothers Day, Dolphins, Eco-tour

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How to Find an Everglades Airboat with Alligators

How to Find an Everglades Airboat with Alligators

How to Find an Everglades Airboat with Alligators The Florida Everglades provides an important habitat for a number of rare and endangered species.  You are likely to find alligators on just about any airboat tour in Florida.  Family vacations wouldn't be complete without fun, educational, and exciting activities you can enjoy together.  Florida is perfect for a "playcation".  There are a ton of activities for families in Florida from DOLPHINS to ALLIGATORS, children's museums, beaches … [Read more...]

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Where to Find the Best Shells

Where to Find the Best Shells

Where to Find the Best Shells Our favorite place to collect the best shells is around Naples, Florida. The Gulf Coast surpasses all other beaches we’ve been to for shells. We’ve created countless items from our collected shells over the years.  Our favorite crafts include: ornaments, wreathes, memory jars, and simple candle and shell displays.  Not only is Florida known for Disney World, but it is known for it's dolphins, alligators, and Legoland. On the first day of our tip to Naples we … [Read more...]

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Ready for the BEST Summer Ever?

Ready for the BEST Summer Ever?

Are you wondering how you're going to keep your kids busy this summer?  I've got you covered.  I'm proud to introduce the Backyard Summer Camp:  6 weeks of action-packed fun and learning activities for kids ages 3 to 8.  This could be your best summer yet! The Backyard Summer Camp!  I had the amazing opportunity to work with several of my favorite kid bloggers to set up an awesome Backyard Summer Camp.  This is one you can complete  in your own backyard.  All of the activities are right here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Activities, Summer Learning Tagged With: Backyard Summer Camp, Books, Summer

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