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Family adventures await in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana! We’re happy to share our favorite Pacific Northwest spots to explore, hike, and camp out.

Lunch Peak Fire Lookout | Idaho Family Campout

Lunch Peak Fire Lookout | Idaho Family Campout

Things to Bring for RV Camping with Kids

Things to Bring for RV Camping with Kids

Great Camping Activities at Priest Lake in Idaho

Great Camping Activities at Priest Lake in Idaho

Best Playgrounds and Parks in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Best Playgrounds and Parks in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Fun Kids Activities in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Fun Kids Activities in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Great Family Activities in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Great Family Activities in Downtown Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

Field Trip to Clarkia Fossil Dig in Idaho

Field Trip to Clarkia Fossil Dig in Idaho

Lionhead Natural Water Slides & Family Hike

Lionhead Natural Water Slides & Family Hike

Off-Roading with Kids & Lunch at Gold Creek Lodge

Off-Roading with Kids & Lunch at Gold Creek Lodge

Things to Do with Kids at Winchester Lake State Park

Things to Do with Kids at Winchester Lake State Park

Awesome Camping Activities at Farragut State Park

Awesome Camping Activities at Farragut State Park

Off-Road Adventure at 7-Mile ORV Park

Off-Road Adventure at 7-Mile ORV Park

9 Places to Go with Kids in Downtown Seattle

9 Places to Go with Kids in Downtown Seattle

4 Water Activities to Do with Your Kids

4 Water Activities to Do with Your Kids

5 Reasons to Visit Whitefish Mountain Resort In Summer

5 Reasons to Visit Whitefish Mountain Resort In Summer

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

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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