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It’s sad this is a glorious day, I wish there wa It’s sad this is a glorious day, I wish there was never a murder to be happy about a guilty verdict of in the first place but I am glad we can breathe a little easier today. 

Please don’t take this verdict as the work being over, there is so much more to do. There are so many more trials to see through, so many families who haven’t gotten justice for their loved ones, we cannot let up! #BlackLivesMatter
So often we wait for special occasions to dress u So often we wait for special occasions to  dress up, book that trip, get our nails and hair done or have a fancy meal. Here’s to making every day a special occasion just because we’re alive and well and have our family!

The girls gorgeous dresses are from @teacollection because little girls love to dress up too. How are you creating special moments for yourself or your family these days? 

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Just completed our 6th stay at @hiclubvacations Or Just completed our 6th stay at @hiclubvacations Orange Lake Resort in Orlando and it never gets old! If you’ve been following this trip in my stories you’ve seen all the amazing things this resort has to offer. That’s what keeps us coming back! #HostedByHCV

From the villas with full kitchens and multiple bedrooms, to the amazing pools with water slides, a Lazy River, and splash pads, to the activities right at the resort like mini golf, arcades and rock climbing, there’s never a dull moment. 

Virtual school is coming to an end so we’re def thankful we could savor every moment! 

Where are you looking to go for your next vacation? #familytravel #orlandovacation
Celebrating year 5! Five years ago I opened up IG Celebrating year 5! Five years ago I opened up IG and signed up for The Traveling Child account all thanks to my friend Paula who thought other parents and those wanting to be parents would find inspiration in seeing us travel the world with Jordyn and Kennedy. 

I personally thought she was crazy, “why would people want to see pictures of us traveling”. She told me she’d seen me travel with Jordyn the previous 2 years and while pregnant and that so many parents thought it was impossible. Now I knew that to be true as I’d often hear “you know you’re not going to be able to travel anymore” all throughout my pregnancy. 

Never in my wildest dreams did I think we’d be here 5 years later with a community of like minded travel lovers who many have become like family and don’t think we’re crazy for the places we take the girls, authoring a children’s book, writing for and being featured in publications like Essence, The Points Guy, Condé Nast, landing partnerships with dream brands like the Travel Channel I never thought would happen and a life I never thought we could give our kids.

I can’t even imagine what the next 5 years will look like. Thank you so much for supporting our family over the past 5 years, so much of what we do wouldn’t be possible without your support.

If you have a dream do not give up, you won’t always see success in the first few months or even years but if you’re passionate about it the possibilities are endless. I don’t have a degree in journalism, never took a photography class or really had experience in any of the qualifications for this career I have except I loved to travel with my family. People will doubt you, call your idea stupid and other things that might have you thinking of quitting but keep pushing, you have nothing to lose but the possibility of accomplishing your wildest dreams!!

If this page has done nothing else I hope you’ve learned how to find flight deals and know if kids live there, kids can visit! Much love, Monet.
Moms deserve luxury too! I’m so ready for my nex Moms deserve luxury too! I’m so ready for my next solo trip, I usually take one every year but 2020 ruined those plans. Not this here 2021, I am ready to go!  My solo trips give me time to rejuvenate, do some on my favorite things I can’t always do with the whole family, sleep in, eat what I want when I want without compromising for anyone, the ability to change my mind at the last minute because I want to without affecting anyone else and so much more. Have you traveled solo? If you haven’t do you want to?

If you’re looking to take a solo trip you can click the link in my bio for my blog posts on my previous ones, Tulum, Mexico has been my favorite. #solotravel #momcation
Last weekend we visited our 8th National Park, Eve Last weekend we visited our 8th National Park, Everglades National Park, which is just 90 mins from where we live. We brought the @Cuisinart Large Backpack Cooler to bring all the essentials we needed. Since it's a backpack it was easy to carry on our boat tour and hikes but also large enough to store our water and food. It keeps items cold for 16+ hours and since it passed the Florida burning sun test, and kept our food fresh after a long day we won't be going on any adventures without it. Have you visited any National Parks? Which one is your favorite and/or which one would you like to go to next? #savorthegoodlife #coolerbag #hikinglife #CuisinartPartner
We normally travel to New York 2-3 times a year bu We normally travel to New York 2-3 times a year but since we haven't been since 2019 we decided to bring New York to us thanks to @loweshomeimprovement. Two of our favorite things to do in New York are Movie Night in Bryant Park and watching plays on Broadway so we combined the two and transformed our backyard into the ultimate Hometrip to Bryant Park and watched Cats! 

 

What's an activity from your previous travels you'd like to recreate at home? Here are a few quick tips:

1. Don't overthink, it doesn't have to be exactly the same.

2. Add your own twist like we did watching a Broadway play instead of a movie.

3. Find small elements to bring your Hometrip full circle, we made virgin Manhattan's for our drinks.

P.S. I was extremely surprised to find everything we needed for the transformation at Lowe’s. Yes, I expected to be able to find the patio set but the popcorn machine, popcorn kernels, charcuterie boards and bar cart not so much. It was a pleasant surprise to be able to shop in one place for everything we needed. #LowesGoals #LowesPartner

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9 Reasons Families Should Stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina

July 24, 2018      Florida, Hotel Reviews

If your family is visiting Fort Myers & Sanibel Island your probably looking the best resort in Fort Myers Beach. After spending 5 nights in Fort Myers & Sanibel at Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina our vote goes to them. Their tagline is “the only thing we overlook is the beach” and I’d have to agree. Here’s 9 reasons it’s the best resort in Fort Myers.

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Why Families Love the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina

The Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Has Apartment Style Rooms

Having a lot of space is ideal when traveling with kids. We stayed in the White Sands Villa which is perfect for families. Kids love to run around and it’s hard doing that in a cramped room. Kids also get messy easily but since you might not want to pack 3 weeks worth of clothes just because of multiple outfit changes in one day the villas with washers and dryers are a great amenity. These villas are also equipped with full kitchens, which is especially perfect for families traveling with babies who need warm and clean bottles. If you get a 2 or 3 bedroom villa it allows the parents some privacy as well instead of being in the same room with the kids while also allowing multi-generational families the ability to be in one villa and have privacy.

It’s a Beachfront Property

What kids don’t love the beach? If you’re headed to Fort Myers and Sanibel for a beach vacation staying at a beachfront property in a must! Easily walk from your room straight to the beach at Pink Shell. Lay in the sun or stay in the shade the with dedicated lounge chairs and umbrellas that come at no additional cost to guests! In addition to the free chairs and umbrellas guests are able to rent kayaks and paddle boards at no charge. There is also the option to pay for jet ski rentals or go parasailing right from the hotels property.

Two toddler sisters sitting on a pink and white towel at the beach Mom standing up on paddle board with two young daughters sitting down in the ocean

Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina Offers Free Breakfast

When traveling with a family meals can be one of the biggest expenses. Pink Shell makes breakfast easy and saves you some cash as the breakfast buffet at Jack’s is included for two adults each day of your stay. Kids 5 and under also eat for free so if you have young children you’ll save even more. The buffet includes made to order omelets and a waffle station.

Young girl eating breakfast at the table

The Property Has an Amazing Pool & Kids Splash Pad

In addition to the main pool, which is gorgeous and has a shallow side there is also a dedicated kids splash pad area.  The water here is less than a foot deep so even the smallest babies can enjoy.

lagre resort pool with waterfall in the middle

Games by the Pool

In the pool area there are many games to play. From life sized checker boards and connect four games to table tennis and corn hole, it’s hard to say there isn’t anything to do even for kids with the shortest attention spans

corn hole game  

Life size connect four board  Life size check board

The Pink Shell Beach Resort has Free Movie Nights with Popcorn

Multiple nights a week the resort has a movie night with free freshly popped popcorn. If weather permits the movie is outside by the pool and if not it’s moved to their Lido Room indoors. The movies played are rated G, PG, and PG-13 so whether you have younger children or teens there should be at least one night with a movie option aligned with their interests.

​Daily Activities

You can never be bored at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina. Throughout the day there are various activities for all ages. Whether you are listening to the DJ play music by the pool, participating in the scavenger hunt for kids, or competing in beach volleyball the options are endless. When you check into the hotel they provide you with a calendar of events for each day and the daily activities are posted on a easel by the pool.

Bingo Sign at resort pool

The Arcade at Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

Pink Shell really knows how to make sure kids of all ages always have something to do. While it’s not free there is an arcade on the ground floor of the hotel that is open from 9AM-10PM. Games are a little pricey at a dollar each but it’s great when the kids are looking for something to do and the weather doesn’t allow for an outdoor activity.

As you can see there are so many benefits for families when choosing to stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers & Sanibel Island. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are looking forward to returning soon! Did you find this post helpful? Please share it!

Check out our other favorite resorts in Florida: Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake and Margaritaville Resort Orlando.

This post is in partnership with and sponsored by Fort Myers and Sanibel Island but all opinions are my own.

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