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Lunch Peak Fire Lookout | Idaho Family CampoutWe love exploring amazing destinations close to home! Our family camped in the Lunch Peak fire lookout in Idaho, where we enjoyed a great family adventure. We packed up our jeep with our family camping gear and drove about an hour to the fire lookout. See the highlights of our overnight with kids.Read More »
Playdough Volcano Kids Science ActivityDid you know you can make a volcano erupt using playdough, baking soda and vinegar? Try this hands-on kids science activity and make learning fun! We used a few simple ingredients we had in the kitchen to create fizzy chemical reactions.Read More »
Creative Ideas
DIY Wood Coffee Mug RackWe 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 »
Easy Watermelon Fruit Bowl for Parties & BBQsLearn how to transform a watermelon rind into a creative fruit bowl to hold fresh fruit salad. This watermelon fruit bowl is perfect for summer parties and backyard BBQs. Read More »
Easy DIY Sparkle Lip GlossDIY lip gloss is fun to make and even more fun to use! Learn how to make moisturizing lip gloss using beeswax, shea butter and coconut oil. Once you've mastered the basic lip gloss recipe, you can make any color and flavor!Read More »
How to Make Creative Tape Painting ArtCreate beautiful, custom art with this awesome tape painting technique! The possibilities are endless for the decorative patterns and color schemes you can create. Read More »
Fun Stuff
How to Color Eggs Using Natural DyesDid you know you can color eggs using natural dyes? We made our own colors of concentrated food coloring with beets, spinach, berries, and turmeric.Read More »
Hot Air Balloon Suncatchers Kids CraftAdd beautiful color to your windows with these DIY hot air balloon suncatchers. Use cardstock, colored tissue paper and our printable template.Read More »
5 Great Skincare Products for Every Coffee LoverIf you're like me, you love the rich flavor of coffee beans, fragrant aromas and caffeine's natural boost of energy. Coffee is also a great antioxidant. Here are five great skincare products for every coffee lover.Read More »
Vendees Surprise DIY Beauty Kits for KidsVendees Surprise DIY Dispensers are fun for girls to make their own beauty and bath products! We tried the Atomic Rainbow layered lip balm kit and Sweet Treat surprise bath bombs kit.Read More »
Family Travel
Visiting Stonehenge with Kids, UKStonehenge 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 »
Family Adventure in Wales with KidsWales is a beautiful place in the United Kingdom. Our family hiked the Four Waterfalls Walk, explored Caldicot Castle, and stayed in an Airbnb double decker bus. Here are the highlights from our adventures in Wales!Read More »
Exploring Paris with KidsHave you considered exploring Paris with kids? Our family had an adventurous time in Paris, France with our 3 children. We saw the Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, and Parc floral de Paris.Read More »
Harry Potter Studio Tour LondonAdventures await at the Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studio Tour London! Our family had a great time exploring the Hogwarts classrooms, seeing costumes used in the movies, and learning about wizarding world special effects.Read More »
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Hi I'm Katie! Create. Play. Travel. is my family lifestyle blog based in the Pacific Northwest. Our family homeschools, goes on adventures, and even travels internationally with our three kids. I hope you enjoy our creative ideas.
