Family Fun

  • The Foxxy5: 5 Spooky Games You Need To Play

    With so many fun games out there to choose from, let’s focus on 5 Spooky games you need to play at your next spooktacular game night! I love a good game night and themes are always a bonus. It is a great way to narrow down some options. Plus, if you are really ambitious, you can build your menu and decorations around it, especially when considering spooky games! What is The Foxxy5? I started to compile lists on my favorite topics that may be of interest. Depending on the category, I may put together a longer list or link to relevant info. Generally, you will find 5 of my top…

  • Family Fun Time at the Dino Safari

    Do you have any little (or big) dinosaur lovers in the family? Now you can take part in one at Dino Safari, currently in a few cities around the USA. Who doesn’t want to go on an expedition to observe dinosaurs in their “natural” habitat? My kids recently binge-watched Camp Crustaceus on Netflix and loved the show. So when I first saw there was a dinosaur event coming to the area, I knew we wanted to check it out. After poking around the website, I discovered this is a self-paced drive-thru experience with over 40 animotronics that you see and learn about many different dinosaurs. This seemed right up our…

  • Make Your Summer Amazing With A Fun Bucket List

    Are you a list person?  If you answered yes, I am going to tell you about how we are maximizing our summer fun with some helpful lists!  The summer of 2020 was less than stellar. We really didn’t do much of anything:  no parties, no pools, no vacations, no real…experiencing life. This summer feels different though, and in a good way. The excitement and anticipation for what will come is higher than usual. And boy am I here for all the summer lovin’!  After a year and a half of meh, I have a much stronger desire to make this summer the best yet for us all. I am making…

  • How To Manage Screen Time Over Summer Break

    The days are longer and the heat is rising. We have closed the books for the school year and officially entered the summer of 2021! This is both exciting and exhausting! After just going through the motions last summer, I had to figure out how I was going to provide structure and responsibility to my kids during this summer break. I am excited to share what we are doing now to manage their screen time over Summer break that will help in this area. Last Year Last year, my kids woke up and sat on their devices all day. Since they couldn’t see their friends in person, they would call…

  • Fun Online Ways To Connect With Your Tribe

    Many of us have already been home for a few weeks which is causing us to become quite stir crazy! Additionally our anxiety is high and not being able to see the people we care about is not helping. That is exactly why I started brainstorming ideas of ways to stay connected and make memories when we can’t be with each other. READ ON FOR FUN ONLINE WAYS TO CONNECT TO YOUR TRIBE. Once upon a time, you could only talk to someone in the phone. This works but while facing weeks of isolation, I am grateful that we now have ways to stay connected on a more personal level!…

  • 14 Fun & Fab Spring Break At Home Ideas

    Can you believe it is already time for Spring Break!?!? With the growing panic about the Coronavirus, many people are concerned about going to crowded places with their family. If that is you, and, you are not really feeling the whole going out and being exposed, then read on so you can still enjoy the time off with your kids! I have compiled a list of 14 super fun and fab ways to enjoy Spring Break with your family and not have to worry about those pesky germs! Keep in mind many of these can be as simple or complex as you want them to be! 1. MOVIE MARATHON Bring…

  • To Travel Agent or Not To Travel Agent for Disney?

    Are you a planner when traveling? Or do you prefer to let someone else take the reigns? Do you become overwhelmed when you have too much info being thrown at you? Or do you thrive? Does the thought of having to plan out your vacation to enjoy it annoy you? Well good news, if you answered yes to ANY single one of these questions, a travel agent is DEFINITELY a good idea when going to Disney World! And yes, I realize that all of the types of people are different but that is the beauty of it. No matter who you or what level of involvement you want, a Disney…

  • Fun Ways To Celebrate Halloween

    I LOVE HALLOWEEN and all the ways to celebrate it. Yep, I said it. I love it for everything it is and everything it is not. It is a time to have fun, let loose, get wild and let your freak flag fly! Keep reading for some ways to enjoy this all inclusive holiday. For some Halloween is the one day a year some people truly let go and be themselves. For others it is a time where you get to tap into your creative side. Decorating, creating a costume or making a spooky related craft. It is not a holiday with a ton of expectations and demands from your…

  • Fireworks and Fun in the CLE!

    For the longest time, the Fourth of July was my absolute favorite holiday! Remember the days of Edgewater Park Fireworks in Cleveland? Those are the days I am referring to. My aunt lived in walking distance from Edgewater Beach so most of my aunts, uncles and cousins would go hang out at her house all day. We enjoyed outdoor fun, yummy cookout food and most importantly spending time with our ginormous family! Everyone on the street seemed to know each other and we would jump around to different people’s houses to take in their celebrations. Oh the advantages of being in a close knit neighborhood. I guess you could say…