Seattle is a great place for family fun! Regardless of age, it's easy to find appropriate activities for the whole gang. These are a few Seattle Washington activities to consider. Seattle Center There's always something going on at Seattle Center, which is why it's one of the area's to tourist destinations! It's free to play at the Artists at Play playground, which is home to a 30-foot climbing tower. Wander around the gardens and when weather permits play in the water from the … [Read more...]
Get Outside: Camping at Rosario Beach with the Kids!
This past weekend we rented a cabin on Rosario Beach. Rain was in the forecast but we had faith that we'd see a little bit of sunshine. We had so much sunshine -- it was beautiful. We literally stayed outside ALL DAY -- either on the playground at the cabins, on the beach with the rocks and drift wood, or in the tide pools looking for sea creatures. I walked, played, searched, and found many fun things at Rosario Beach with the kids. It sprinkled lightly Saturday morning and we … [Read more...]
Family Adventures: Take a Family Cruise
Our family loves travel adventures. You can visit my Travel tab in the navigation bar above to see some of the great places we've visited. One adventure we've never take has been a family cruise. I cannot wait to take our first family cruise. We'd like to go on a cruise to Alaska in the next couple years. Cruise options and destinations have almost doubled in the last ten years, with everything from exclusive club cruises to family friendly cruises being offered for the busy family. Whether … [Read more...]
5 Practical Tips for Camping with Kids
When you're camping with kids, there are scads of great tips to make the adventure as enjoyable as it can be. Here are a few suggestions to get you started. Practice Camping at Home If you have younger kids, it's recommended you take the time to practice camping at home. Pitch a real tent in your backyard or a make-shift version in your living room. Lay out the sleeping bags and let the slumbering begin! Allow Kids to Pack Their Own Gear Get your kids into the spirit of things, by … [Read more...]
Amazing Busy Bag Ideas for Family Travel
We have two big family travel trips planned this year. In April, we'll be flying to Hawaii, for a Spring multi-generational family travel vacation. In July, we'll take a road trip from Seattle to San Diego for our annual family reunion at the Lawrence Welk Resort. When we're traveling, I pack a lot of great things for my kids. They each get a back pack, packed full, of items to keep them occupied. We include lots of snacks, water bottles, electronic game players, and tablets. But, we also … [Read more...]
Moms, are your traveling with the kids? Make this Travel Kit!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias My husband and I have been planning our summer vacation for 2017. We keep going back and forth if we want to take a road trip or fly next summer to San Diego. We've made our list of pros and cons, and we still can't seem to decide. If we get there sooner, we have more time with family on the beach. If we take our time, we can build road trip … [Read more...]
Fall Travel with Kids? Check Out SmartGames Travel Games!
Any fall travel plans? We are, of course, trying to find a last minute location for Thanksgiving. It's been a busy summer and fall so far, and we haven't planned well. But, we love going away for a multi-generational trip over Thanksgiving, so I'll keep you updated. We're always looking for great travel games for the kids. We recently became familiar with a great company, SmartGames, and when I saw that they offered travel games, I knew I wanted to check them out. Fit the ice around the … [Read more...]
