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35 Memorable and Unique Beach Games for Kids

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Before you head to the beach again, discover some fun new beach games for kids that are simple, easy, and totally fun beach games! They are likely even entertaining enough for teens and adults. Enjoy the sun, the sand, and the surf with these beach game ideas.Heading to the beach with kids is awesome, but also a bit stressful right?You ...

6 Tips for Taking Long Road Trips with Toddlers in Tow

If you are planning a long car ride with toddlers, these tips are sure to help you figure out how to navigate it! This is my best long road trips with toddlers advice as a mom of twin toddlers!*This post was originally published July 2, 2014 but has been updated August, 29, 2019 after many, many long road trips with now five kids.One of ...

How to Actually Play the Alphabet Game (and where to find J, Q, X, and Z)

Bored on a road trip and wondering what the alphabet game rules are, or even just words that start with x on the road, then this post will help you out as you play the alphabet game.I can only assume that everyone who has ever traveled on a long-distance road trip (or even a short one) has played the alphabet game as it's one of many great ...

What to Expect at SeaWorld Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream in 2018

Big thank you to SeaWorld San Antonio for sponsoring my family to visit their park for the day in order to check out their SeaWorld Halloween 2018 offerings - Spooktacular and Howl-O-Scream! Read on to discover what is new this year.This past Monday was Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day and most kids here had the day off, so we decided ...

The Great Big List of the Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips

Here you will find a great big list of the best audiobooks for family road trips! Discover old classics, new fantasies, educational stories, humorous narrators, and overall great audiobooks for family road trips that are sure to delight the youngest to the oldest in your vehicle, no matter if you are listening via books on tape, books on CD or a ...

What You’ll Discover at SeaWorld During Spring Break

My family was invited to visit Sea World in San Antonio, Texas again, and we jumped at the opportunity to check out all the fun things people will get to do over Spring Break there.It was fun to take our newest family member to the park with us, even if she slept most of the time we were there. Spring Break Events at SeaWorld San Antonio As ...

Why the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration 2017 is Worth Attending!

We've managed to go to SeaWorld San Antonio three times now this year. Every time we go I fall more in love with it!I received an email inviting me to attend the SeaWorld Christmas Celebration in exchange for writing and sharing about it, and jumped at the occasion to spoil my children and take them back to SeaWorld.I took my 8 months ...

Adventure & Experience Gifts for the Whole Family: Him, Her, Couples & Kids

For some awesome adventure gifts for a boyfriend, for couples, for families, or for kids? Then check out this list full of fun unique adventure gifts that are sure to make for the best experience gifts!I sometimes feel bad for my husband because I don't really like gifts, and he loves to give great, usually expensive, gifts to me. He's usually ...

What to Pack for a Family Vacation – FREE Packing Checklist Printable

Heading out on a family road trip or vacation for the holidays soon? Here's a family vacation packing checklist so you won't forget anything!This post is sponsored by Pampers at Sam's Club but all opinions are my own.Taking Long Road Trips To See FamilyWe are not native Texans. In fact, we've only lived here for the past three ...

Funny Wedding Gifts: Choose Your Next Adventure Idea

My oldest niece, who is a mere 7 years younger than me, announced she was getting married this summer and personally called and invited my husband and me to attend her ceremony. Fortunately, the timing worked out and we planned for months on attending her early June wedding.As the big day came closer we had to figure out what exactly to gift ...

Going to The Beach With Kids: Pack These 10 Essentials

Keep this post handy! You will need it. This is exactly what you need to pack when you go to the beach with kids. This is a thorough list that you'll be glad you have.My husband recently sprung a trip to the beach on our family and we didn't know until we were in the car where we were going! We definitely didn't have everything we needed ...

What Foods and Drinks to Pack for a Long Family Road Trip

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com on behalf of Tree Top. All opinions are my own.At the beginning of June, our family went on a massive family road trip. We drove from Central Texas to Omaha, Nebraska and then from Omaha, Nebraska to Indianapolis, Indiana, and then back home to Central Texas, in a massive 2800 mile road trip with four ...