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Hi, I’m Katie! I started Create. Play. Travel. to share my creative ideas and our family adventures. I’m a content creator, photographer, wife, and mom to 3 kids. I love living a creative life with my family in the Pacific Northwest and serving the people around me.

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Content Highlights

Homeschool: Stay-at-home mom life with 3 kids while also homeschooling is both rewarding and challenging. Here are some of my homeschool tips and creative activities to make learning fun!

DIY Ideas: If you like saving money and customizing your home, you likely love a good DIY project. I’m often working on crafty activities for my kids, home and family. See my latest do it yourself ideas!

Family Adventures: We love getting out and exploring the great outdoors. Our family of 5 enjoys going on hikes, exploring new areas and traveling in our RV toy hauler. You can find our family adventures here.

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About Our Family

We are the Wallace family. We have 3 kids and we live in beautiful North Idaho. We love serving people with our skills and experience. We feel so blessed to live in place where we can enjoy outdoor adventures all year round.

Katie Wallace enjoys using her creative ideas to make life colorful. She received her BA in Business Administration from The Master’s University in California. She’s worked as a newspaper staff writer in Los Angeles, web designer in Seattle, online food magazine editor and kids product designer. After becoming a mom, she created Create. Play. Travel. as a creative family resource. Katie has collaborated with hundreds of mainstream brands to produce personalized family lifestyle features. She loves photography, DIY projects, homeschooling, being a stay-at-home mom.

Andy Wallace enjoys planning family trips, RV camping, hiking and riding motorcycles and ATVS. He received his BS in Computer Science from The Master’s University and MS in Information Systems Management from Seattle Pacific University. Andy worked in Seattle’s Aerospace Industry for more than 5 years. In 2014, the Wallace family moved to North Idaho. Andy loves raising kids in the Pacific Northwest with close access to many off-road trails, camping areas and outdoor destinations.

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Past Collaborations

We love highlighting our favorite brands to share products we already love. Alternately, our collabs often introduce us to awesome new brands! Here are some of our best lifestyle features.

American Girl of the Year Kira Bailey product reviewCollaboration with American Girl. Meet 2021 American Girl of the Year Kira Bailey. She has wavy blond hair and green eyes, loves baby animals and is an adventurer at heart. Our girls, Kiera and Sylvie unboxed the doll and her comfy camping tent in this detailed product review. See the full feature »
January Parka from Harper Coats product reviewProduct review for Harper Coats. The January Parka from Harper Coats has ribbed storm cuffs and fleece-lined pockets. The oversized hood is lined with faux fur trim that’s just as soft as the real thing! This coat is so warm, it’s perfect for playing with kids in the snow or going out on a date. See the full feature »
TinkerActive workbooks learning through play product reviewCollaboration with TinkerActive. TinkerActive workbooks are filled with interactive exercises that cover essential math, science and problem-solving skills. Kids are inspired to learn through play as they interact with curriculum-based exercises. See the full feature »
DIY dispensers from Vendees product reviewVendees unboxing. These surprise DIY dispensers from Vendees are an easy way for girls to make their own bath and beauty products. Kiera and Sylvie really enjoyed unboxing and demonstrating how these mystery DIY kits work! See the full feature »
How To Use Technology to Encourage Family Time sponsored postCollaboration with Duracell. Our favorite family adventures include playing outdoors, camping and going on hikes. We often use technology everywhere we go. Duracell Optimum batteries deliver extra life and power for a wide range of devices. See the full feature »
Umbra wall decor sponsored postCollaboration with Umbra. A single painted wall can provide color to a room without overwhelming the space. These tips can help you can choose an accent wall color that best coordinates with your home design and decor. See the full feature »
Hape wooden fire station sponsored postCollaboration with Hape Toys. Our family enjoys collecting classic play sets including wooden toys that inspire imaginative play! Here are 5 reasons why purchasing high quality wooden toys is a good investment for your kids. See the full feature »
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Did you know clothes driers are rare in Europe? 👚👖 Many people line dry their clothes, in an effort to be eco-conscious. When we find the occasional drier at a rental house, it has a water reservoir that we have to empty, almost every load. Often we line dry our clothes, which takes 2 days to dry. 🌟 Learning how to do laundry is one example of how traveling can inspire some lifestyle adjustments. Overall, our family is learning so much and creating so many memories as we explore the world. 🫶🌍🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#createplaytravel #worldschoolfamily #travelwithkids #adventurefamily
Shocker — in France, most candy is made without Shocker — in France, most candy is made without artificial food coloring! Can we do this in the US?? 🙋‍♀️ Asking on behalf of my kids and many other parents! 😄 Here’s why even Haribo is labeled with “sans colorant artificiel” in France:✨ Stricter EU regulations ban or limit synthetic dyes linked to hyperactivity or allergies.🌱 There’s a big cultural focus on natural ingredients and quality over flashy colors.👀 French shoppers read labels and avoid unnecessary additives — especially for kids!⚠️ Plus, any artificial dye used must carry a warning like: “May affect children’s behavior and attention.” (Yikes!)So instead of Red 40 or Yellow 5, French treats get their fun colors from plants — think beet juice, turmeric, spirulina, and carrots. 🍓🌿🌈Honestly? We love it. Simple, clean, and still delicious! 😋Would you try candy colored only with natural ingredients? Let us know! 👇
Major Rome highlight!! Things that surprised us at Major Rome highlight!! Things that surprised us at the Colosseum! 😲🇮🇹Stone passageways surround the arena, with three levels of seating — and beneath the floor lies a maze of underground chambers once used to hold wild animals and gladiators before battle.✨ We learned that the Colosseum could hold over 50,000 spectators, and it was built in just 8 years — incredible engineering for ancient Rome!We reserved special access to the top levels, where only 10 people are allowed every 30 minutes. Our family filled 6 of those spots! 🙌 Having those quiet moments above the arena, with no crowds, was surreal.📸 If you ever visit, definitely consider the extra ticket for this unique perspective!🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravelHi! We’re the Wallace family 👋😀 Traveling with our 4 kids, homeschooling, and exploring Europe together. Come join our adventure! ☀️✈️#travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel #colosseum #explorerome
Have you tried a viral trend that just… didn’t Have you tried a viral trend that just… didn’t quite work out?? 😄🤪 Our kids were not fans of this aquarium drink! 🐠🍹🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#createplaytravel #homeschoolfamily #viraltrend #adventurefamily #fypシ
When in Rome… 📸🇮🇹 Taking photos at the When in Rome… 📸🇮🇹 Taking photos at the iconic Trevi Fountain was more magical than we expected!💧Built in the 18th century, the Trevi Fountain is the largest Baroque fountain in Rome — and one of the most famous in the world. Designed by architect Nicola Salvi and completed by Giuseppe Pannini in 1762, it stands at the junction of three roads (“tre vie”), which is where it gets its name!We discovered there’s a crowd control system now in place — and it made all the difference! We stood in a short line to enter the front viewing area, completely free and without a time limit. We ended up staying for about 30 minutes, snapping photos and soaking in the view alongside just a few dozen other people.✨ It was such a cool surprise to enjoy this spot without battling a huge crowd. Definitely worth waiting for the photo op!📸 Is visiting the Trevi Fountain on your bucket list??🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵🌟 Hi! We’re the Wallace family. 👋😀 We love traveling with our 4 kids, homeschooling, and exploring. Follow along as we Create. Play. Travel. 🌟#travelwithkids#worldschooling#createplaytravel#adventurefamily #kidswhotravel#trevifountain #romeitaly
Oops my bad! ☺️ but I only go on hikes for the Oops my bad! ☺️ but I only go on hikes for the views and wildflowers 🫢🌼🪻🌸 This hike near the Cinque Terre in Italy was so beautiful, with sweeping views of the Mediterranean! ☀️🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#createplaytravel #travelwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling
📍Parque Animaya was wild! 🐊🦩🦓 We saw c 📍Parque Animaya was wild! 🐊🦩🦓 We saw crocodiles up close and watched flamingos, hippos, zebras, and ostriches. The best part — it’s all free! Parque Animaya is located just outside Mérida, MX, and it’s very family friendly for all ages! 🦎Would you take your family on this wild adventure?🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! 🌎🩵➡️ Follow along! @createplaytravel#worldschooling #travelingwithkids #familyadventure #createplaytravel #meridamexico
We created unforgettable memories exploring these We created unforgettable memories exploring these iconic Roman landmarks with our kids! 🇮🇹⛲️ Trevi Fountain — Built in the 1700s, this Baroque masterpiece is where three ancient roads once met. The scale and details are incredible! Standing 85 feet tall and over 160 feet wide, it’s one of the largest fountains in the world!🇪🇸 Spanish Steps — Completed in 1725, these 135 steps link Piazza di Spagna to the Trinità dei Monti church above. We all enjoyed the exercise while climbing these iconic stairs. 🏛️ Pantheon – Nearly 2,000 years old, it’s the best-preserved ancient Roman building. Our kids were amazed by the giant columns (each carved from a single piece of Egyptian granite) and the open oculus letting sunlight stream through the dome.Things we learned while traveling # 10 ☀️ History came alive for all of us in Rome! What a gift to experience it as a family ✨🌍🌟 Inspiring families to live creatively and make memories, through adventures! ✈️🩵➡️ follow along! @createplaytravel#createplaytravel #rome🇮🇹 #travelingwithkids #adventurefamily #worldschooling #kidswhotravel
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