Do It Yourself
It can be fun to fix something up and make it new again! We love making easy crafts, custom home decor and creative DIY projects. Necessity sometimes inspires the best ideas!
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Kids’ Activities
Looking for some kid-friendly projects? Make homemade playdough, tissue paper sun catchers, pine cone bird feeders, and so much more! See our detailed how-to tutorials for many creative kids activities.
Family Travel
Everyone loves a good adventure! We invite you to join us on our travels as we explore new places and take our kids on outdoor expeditions. We often share our favorite gear and simple tips we learn along the way!
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Hello! We are the Wallace family. We have 3 kids and we live in the Pacific Northwest in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. We love sharing creative kids activities, DIY ideas, homeschooling tips and some of our family travel adventures. Thanks for stopping by! More »Spotlight
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Off-Roading with Kids & Lunch at Gold Creek Lodge
On sunny days, we love going on outdoor adventures. One afternoon we took our kids on an off-road RZR ride in the Coeur d’Alene National Forest and stopped for lunch at Gold Creek Lodge.
Things to Do with Kids at Winchester Lake State Park
One of the best things about living in the Pacific Northwest is that we have so many great destinations to explore so close to home. Winchester Lake State Park is one of those destinations, just two and a half hours south of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. […]
Off-Road Adventure at 7-Mile ORV Park
We took our kids to the 7-Mile ORV Park near Spokane, Washington. Our kids had a blast on their ATVs, practicing the skills they learned in their off-road safety class.
9 Places to Go with Kids in Downtown Seattle
It’s awesome living close to Pacific Northwest destinations such as Seattle, Washington. On a family trip we explored Pike Place Market, burned some energy at Seattle Center Artists at Play playground enjoyed a relaxing visit to Woodland Park Zoo. See the highlights of our visit!
4 Water Activities to Do with Your Kids
Do you love exploring the outdoors? We’ve spent many memorable hours tubing, boating and kayaking with our kids. These four water-based activities are great ways to make memories with your family in the glorious outdoors.
