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Creative Family Ideas & Traveling with Kids

Welcome! Create. Play. Travel. offers inspiration for creative family ideas, fun activities, and traveling with kids! Learn how to make DIY crafts, tasty snacks, natural beauty products, and more! Alternately, follow our family travel adventures as we homeschool, visit countries, and explore cultures. Our family travel destinations include Mexico, Costa Rica, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France, and Italy. Also follow us on YouTube & Instagram as we create, play, and travel!
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Latest Family Lifestyle Posts

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Creative DIY Ideas

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    We made this wood coffee mug rack to store up to 9 of our coffee cups. This easy kitchen storage solution invites friends to grab a mug!Read More »
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Latest Adventure

Wallace family at Chichen Itza, Mexico

Exploring Mérida, Mexico with Kids

Adventures await with our family! We took our kids on a two-month trip to Mérida, Mexico, to explore Mayan ruins and swim in cenotes. We practiced speaking basic Spanish, tried lots of Yucatan foods, and experienced a little of the local culture. Last but not least, I arrived in Mexico 36 weeks pregnant and planned to have our baby girl in Merida. I’m excited to share how we travel with kids, and our favorite destinations near Merida. ★ Read More »

Fun Stuff

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Family Travel

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    Tourrettes-sur-Loup is a hidden gem that's perfect for a family getaway. Cobblestone streets, local treats, and French Riviera charm made our visit unforgettable.Read More »
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    Stonehenge with kids is a great UK homeschool and worldschool field trip. See our visit highlights at this World Heritage Site and ancient stone circle.Read More »
  • Wales family adventures Four Waterfall WalkFamily Adventure in Wales with Kids
    Our family loved exploring Wales in the United Kingdom with kids! We hiked Four Waterfalls Walk, explored Caldicot Castle, and stayed in a double decker bus Airbnb.Read More »

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Wallace Family 2024 create play travel

Hi, I'm Katie and we are the Wallace family! We homeschool, go on adventures, and travel internationally with our four kids. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas on Create. Play. Travel.

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Palace Adventures | Exploring Versailles with Kids

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Exploring Mérida, Mexico with Kids

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Camping at Huckleberry Campground, Idaho

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Harry Potter Studio Tour London

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Lunch Peak Fire Lookout | Idaho Family Campout

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TRAVEL | KIDS | ADVENTURES 🌟 Creative family ideas! #createplaytravel

Traveling with kids can be hard. Some days everyon Traveling with kids can be hard. Some days everyone is tired or uninspired. 😔But the memories and unique family experiences are worth persevering through the learning curve! 🌍🌟If you could take your kids anywhere, where would you go?? Tell us in the comments 😃🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#travelwithkids #familyadventures #createplaytravel
Italy highlight! ☀️ The steep downhill trail t Italy highlight! ☀️ The steep downhill trail took us to the edge of the Mediterranean, where we had to scramble along the rocky shore to get home before the tide came in. 😅🌊This hike was definitely a highlight during our stay near the Cinque Terre in Italy. 😀☀️🌄Would you take your kids down unfamiliar paths?🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#createplaytravel #familyhike #exploreitaly #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel
Ever wondered if the airplane bassinet is worth it Ever wondered if the airplane bassinet is worth it? ✈️👶 We tried it on our long-haul flight to Rome, and it gave us a few precious hours of rest while our baby actually slept! 🙌 From playing with the buckle to drifting off midflight, it made a big difference for us. Just remember — you have to take your baby out during turbulence.Would you try this for your next long flight with a baby? 💭👇#travelwithbaby #babytravel #familytravel #createplaytravel #kidswhotravel #adventurefamily
Here’s what a day looks like when we’re travel Here’s what a day looks like when we’re traveling and homeschooling with 4 kids! ✈️📚🏞️We do workbooks, writing assignments, and go on family adventures. Our kids have explored more than 10 countries. 🌍We love inspiring families to learn through experiences and make unforgettable memories!🌟 Follow us if this sounds like your family too! #familyadventure #kidswhotravel #travelwithkids #worldschooling
📚✈️ Some days we go on field trips to ancie 📚✈️ Some days we go on field trips to ancient ruins. Other days we do math, writing assignments, and continue learning Spanish. 🌟 Exploring the Dzibilchaltún Ruins was a great adventure with our kids! 🌿 They loved climbing the ancient stones, viewing the beautiful cenote, and discovering history at the on-site museum. Just outside Mérida, this peaceful Mayan site is a hidden gem for families. 🏛️🌴➡️ Do your kids love hands-on history adventures like this?Homeschooling doesn’t mean staying home.It means learning everywhere we go! 🌍🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵 #createplaytravel#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #meridamexico #worldschooling #kidswhotravel #familytravel
Rome with kids? Absolutely! Here are a few highlig Rome with kids? Absolutely! Here are a few highlights we loved!! 🏛️🤩• Viewing the spectacular sculptures at the Trevi Fountain — even more stunning in person!• Enjoying gelato, which comes in many unique flavors like Nutella, mint basil, and lemon blueberry. 😋🍨• Climbing the Spanish Steps — 135 steps connecting Piazza di Spagna with the Trinità dei Monti church, and a great spot for a family photo!• Walking part of the Appian Way, one of the oldest Roman roads, where chariots once rolled and history still echoes.So much beauty, history, and fun for the whole family! 🫶➡️ What would your crew love most about Rome?🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵#createplaytravel ➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel #romeitaly #familytravel #trevifountain #appianway #explorerome
Where would you take your kids first?? Comment bel Where would you take your kids first??Comment below! 😎✈️🌎Traveling with kids can be challenging but so rewarding! Kids can learn so much through exploring history and other cultures. #createplaytravel #kidswhotravel#familyadventures
🌟 Want to explore the world and feel at home wh 🌟 Want to explore the world and feel at home wherever you go? 🏠 HomeExchange lets you stay in real homes that are comfy, family-friendly, and full of character. With a unique points system, you can travel flexibly — like we do all around the world! #adUse your points to stay in amazing homes in Rome, Paris, or elsewhere — or exchange your home directly. We’ve done both and made some unforgettable memories along the way!Would you try this?Let us know where you’d want to live like a local!🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵#createplaytravelHi! We’re the Wallace family. 👋😀 We love traveling with our 4 kids, homeschooling, and exploring. Follow along as we Create. Play. Travel. ☀️#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel #homeexchange
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