Have you ever collected a ton of seashells and you didn't know what to do with them? Every time we go to Florida, we collect the prettiest shells. Even if you don't have your own shells, you can purchase them and pretend you were there! We've turned our shells into this handmade Christmas Seashell Ornament (below) and a seashell wreath. Seashells Ornaments Every ornament on our Christmas tree seems to have a special memory. They've either been handmade like our "I Spy" Ornament or … [Read more...]
Family Vacations – How to Have the Best One Ever
How to Have The Best Family Vacations We've all heard it: Traveling without kids is a vacation and after kids is a "work trip". Mom truth: Vacationing with kids is hard! Vacationing with your own kids can be even harder. How can you enjoy family vacations with kids? Here are 5 Tips to help you transition to Vacation Mode. I have some words of wisdom to share with you from my Dad. "It takes 48 hours to get into vacation mode." I've experienced this time and time again. … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Tips for National Parks
Family Friendly Tips for National Parks. Want to enjoy the National Parks, but are a little overwhelmed? Fortunately for me, I’ve had my parents and sister to help guide the way on my first adventures. Here are some Family Friendly Tips for enjoying the National Parks. Rangers are Your Friends – They know the ins and outs of their park. They can tell you where to park, how to get to the best shuttle bus, which hikes would be best for your family. Rangers are the ones who helped us get … [Read more...]
10 Tips for Legoland Florida
Welcome! Are you planning a trip to LEGOLAND Florida? You are in the right place! If you have a true LEGO lover in your house, you've probably been planning a time to visit the famous LEGOLAND. Honestly, when our LEGO magazine arrived with the park and water park advertised, I never thought we'd go. I guess I just thought LEGO would be a passing phase. Was I wrong! Not only did we make a trip to Florida, but we've also gone to the one in California. True LEGO fans, are fans for life … [Read more...]
How to Drive Across America with Preschoolers
How to Drive Across America with Preschoolers Have you ever dreamt of renting an R.V. and then drive across America with your family? How about with preschoolers? I love to travel and have visited some amazing places in the United States: Rocky Mountain National Park, Florida dolphins, Williamsburg, Virginia, Legoland, California, but I've never traveled across America in an R.V. If you're looking to plan your own trip, you'll appreciate the map and 14 awesome places you can stop along the … [Read more...]