Kids

How To Decorate Firefly Jars For Summer

We have kids ranging from ages 3 to 12 in the beach house right now and needed a fun summer afternoon activity to keep all of them entertained. All you need is a few supplies and a few willing kiddos.

Some wanted to make the jars into firefly jars while others wanted to use them to showcase their beach treasures.…

Spring Break has come and gone but the memories of a fabulous trip remain.  I’ll be honest, we didn’t intend to stay here but are so very thankful we did!  Driving to Florida with no reservation, we booked the Renaissance for its fabulous rate, not knowing what we were going to get…

Upon arrival (at 3am- yikes) the staff was extremely friendly and helped get our exhausted family up to the room quickly. …

Exploring Boston with Kids

For a few days over Spring Break this year, I packed up the kids and drove them north to soak in some sightseeing, shopping, tasty food and even a little history in Boston, Massachusetts.  It’s a very walkable city and my 9 and 12-year-old did fine on foot all day, but there is no way we would have been able to cover the ground we did if the 5-year-old wasn’t cruising in her chariot for some of it.…

Are you planning a family beach getaway this summer? Sunscreen, sunglasses, and sunhats are a given, but we found a few other things that are packable and practical for your next fun in the sun family getaway.  From the best beach chair to keeping your phone water-tight, we’ve got you covered.…