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5 Things to Take on a Nighttime Kayak Tour
Our family had an amazing adventure last night. We experienced a bioluminescence tour at the Merritt Island National Refuge in Florida. Bioluminescence is the creation of light by a living organism and the release of this light. During the months of May-October in Florida you can experience this amazing phenomenon. The water glows when you move your paddle through the water and you can see fish streak all around you. I recommend the clear kayak tours because you can see all of these organisms glowing under you. I highly recommend Get Up And Go Kayaking tour company. Our guide Penny was absolutely amazing and informative. She kept track of all…
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How to Make a Rustic Bubble Wand
I read several articles on how to make a bubble wand using dowel rods and hooks. My son’s third grade class had been playing with them at their end of year party and he loved how large he could make the bubbles. I thought I could make one. It looked fairly easy to do. After a quick look in our garage this morning to find supplies, I realized I didn’t have any of it in the garage. So I came up with my own bubble wand using what I had on hand. I made a very Rustic Bubble Wand using the simple materials I had. To the surprise of me…
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Hiking Ravine Gardens
It was a beautiful day to be outside in Florida yesterday. We took the opportunity to take a day trip and explore Ravine Gardens State Park. This is a unique park to hike especially if you want a bit of a challenge. Ravine The ravine in Ravine Gardens was naturally made by the Whitewater Branch spring that eventually drains into the St. Johns River. This spring-fed creek formed the ravine over thousands of years. It is a marvel to look at and explore. Azalea Trail Hiking the Ravine Gardens was a challenge for us. We are not avid hikers by any means so hiking the Azalea Trail was a workout,…
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Unique Camping Finds
I love to share unique camping finds that I discover. Some may be already known to you, but I just recently found them. Enjoy this list of Unique Camping Finds for your own camping adventures or to give as gifts to the camping enthusiasts in your life. Grill Caddy My husband and the boys got my this adorable grill caddy for Mother’s Day. I had seen it at Target and fell in love with it. My sweet husband went back and got it for me. I absolutely love it. It has the cutest graphics on the condiments containers and carrying everything to the picnic table would be a breeze. I…
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Summer Bucket List – Get Outside
Every summer I try to plan things for my family to do and every year the summer gets away from us. Last summer a certain video game got the best of us. It won’t this summer. The boys are growing up so fast. I want to plan as much family time together as possible. So this year I made a Summer Bucket List of things we can do together and a few I can do without them to keep sane. Summer Bucket List Plant a Salsa Garden Make Homemade Salsa Find a New Favorite Beach Read Outside Go Kayaking in a Clear Kayak Explore a Cave Visit a Historic Landmark…
