25 Family Activities You’ll All Enjoy

One of the most valuable lessons my family learned throughout the last year is the importance of spending time with your family. As we hunkered down in the house, we had to come up with lots of ideas to keep our sanity. We cherished the time we had together and spend many nights laughing and having fun. I’d like to thank all of the wonderful companies that helped us find ways to connect with each other.

I am thrilled to be traveling again…safely, still wearing masks, and practicing distance. Before I get back to writing about travel, I wanted to give you one final roundup of some of the fun things we’ve done since so many people ask me for suggestions of family activities to do at home. Don’t worry…if I find any more I’ll definitely let you know. Thanks for all of the support during this last year and I can’t wait to finally be packing our bags!!

#wewilltravelagain

SCIENCE ACTIVITIES:

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Love Celebrate & Bloom

Natalie worked part time as a skincare specialist at a spa and wellness center in Orlando, Florida. She loved helping people learn how to take care of their skin and decided to go a step further and created her very own skincare line. She carries skin scrubs, lip scrubs, organic soaps and all things body care! I love how often she changes her line to match the seasons.

All of her products are handmade, by herself, in her home. You can see the love she puts in each of them by looking at the details.  Look at this gorgeous soap!

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Culture Cake Kit

One of the things we most loved doing this past year was being together in the kitchen to try new recipes.  Honestly…anything to get kids off their phones these days is a plus.  Not only is it a great life skill, but we have so much fun laughing together.  Culture Cake Kit is a wonderful company that lets you experience a different culture, discover news flavors and snacks, and recreate traditional flavors in a modern cupcake.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THEM

As a former teacher, you know I love to sneak in education whenever I get a chance. Each kit comes with a pamphlet that tells about the country of the month.  We learned all about Bulgaria…the terrain, the cuisine, the day of Baba Marta, and martenits, red and white colored bands that symbolize health and happiness. We even learned a few phrases: ”Hello!” is “Dobar den!”

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Laki Naturals

One of my favorite rooms in my house is the master bathroom.  It is my oasis and has become a place of relaxation and restoration.  Nights were spent in a warm bubbly tub sipping on wine while wearing a face mask. Showers involved dry brushing, scented soaps, and moisturizing body butters.  I’ve discovered lots of companies that turn your bathroom into a spa experience.  Laki Naturals has some amazing bath products that I’ve loved using.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

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Twelfth House Apothecary

Throughout the last year I focused a lot on self-care, both mental and physical, and I learned that these are often intertwined.  Twelfth House Apothecary is a wonderful company with products that will make you feel relaxed (or recharged) in no time! They use organic or wildcrafted herbals, no unnecessary chemicals or preservatives, and work hard to make sure each product is made with love, intent and the utmost care.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE TWELFTH HOUSE APOTHECARY

They take care to use the highest standard of herbals, botanicals and other ingredients to make the most magical products for you! A great testimonial is that everything they sell is tested on their family, so you know they stand behind everything.

They have some unique products that I can’t wait to try like their smoke wands, whipped body scrub, faerie cake bath melts, and (this is the one I most want…) Goddess of Spring Forest wands.

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The Maineland Co.

You all know that one of my favorite places to travel is the stunning state of Maine.  It has it all… a rugged seacoast, majestic mountains, sandy beaches, quaint towns, and not to mention the best lobster in the world! Maine is filled with local artists and small shops that showcase the unique style of Maine.  The Maineland Co. lets you experience the state of Maine without leaving your home by featuring artisanal Maine home goods and lifestyle products brought right to your door.

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

The Maineland Co. brings together the best of Maine-made home goods and lifestyle products in a box each season.  The boxes feature quality items that you’ll use and give you a sense of wanderlust!

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Wild Lily Organics

You all know I’m crazy about spas and I’ve been so sad that I haven’t been able to go to any this past year.  However, just because you can’t go to a spa doesn’t mean you can’t bring the spa experience to your home.  Whenever I travel, I try to find unique spa experiences, and Wild Lily Organics has taught me some amazing ones!

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE WILD LILY ORGANICS

As travelers, you sometimes need to step away from the norm and try something new.  Wild Lily Organics takes a different approach to skincare and once you try it you will become hooked! They offer TONS of tutorials on Instagram.  I love watching her reels and Instagram Stories and then trying out the different techniques.  There are so many uses for these tools.

WHAT WILD LILY ORGANICS PRODUCTS DID WE GET?

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Paint Party in a Box

Two summers ago, my daughters and I had such a fun time doing a paint party and we were looking forward to doing one again.  However, we had no idea the whole country was going to soon shut down.  We filled our days with creative crafts and games, but after a while we felt like we’d done it all.  There were so many businesses that came up with creative alternatives that families could do to bring them together and make some memories.  One example is Paint Party in a Box, which provide everything you need to create a beautiful canvas painting. Let me tell you all about them…

WHY TRAVELERS WILL LOVE THEM

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The Deadbolt Mystery Society

You know I love a good mystery…Criminal Minds, 48-hour Mysteries, and books so creepy I can’t read them before bed.  The Deadbolt Mystery Society are mystery boxes that let you solve crimes.  They are the perfect way to spend a night with your family.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THE DEADBOLT MYSTERY SOCIETY

I love that these boxes have something for everyone…clues hidden in letters or notes, puzzles, and internet activities. They even give you the difficulty level (example: 7/10) so you know ahead of time how hard it is. They are hard enough that you may even have to use some hints.

I also appreciate that you can purchase a one-time box.  These could be perfect for birthday parties, sleepovers, date night, girls’ night, or something to do on your own.  This would make a wonderful gift!

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Green Kid Craft

Although I am thrilled my daughters are doing at least a hybrid learning model at school, what they miss most is hands-on learning. One of the things they miss the most are science experiments.  Green Kid Craft is the perfect solution.  They have created hands-on science and art kits that exercise kids’ creativity, build confidence and engage them with nature and the world around them.

WHY FAMILIES WILL LOVE THEM

Each project is individually wrapped and comes with a card giving detailed instructions.  It lists the supplies included in the box, as well as the simple supplies you will need from home.  The directions are easy to understand but not too simple.  At the end of each experiment there is a “things to think about” section that delves deeper into the topic.

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