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April

25 Best Things To Do In Oahu With Kids

Oahu is such a beautiful place to visit and even live at. In this travel guide I want to share with you the BEST THINGS TO DO IN OAHU WITH KIDS. I will be featuring family friendly things to do around the island of Oahu such as hiking trails, best kid-friendly beaches, attractions, and more. I hope that with this guide I can help you make the most of your family vacation to Oahu, Hawaii. After having lived on Oahu for 2 years we made sure to visit and do as much as possible around the island. We were always looking for a new hiking trail to enjoy as a family, the best kid-friendly beaches to swim at, and even the best state parks, attractions, tours, and even restaurants. We tried to soak in as much ALOHA as we could during our time on Oahu.

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April 11, 2021 Destinations, Guides, Hawaii, Travel With Kids, United States
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February

Best Tips For Camping When Pregnant

I went camping while pregnant for the first time last summer and loved it. However, I did learn a lot about things to do while pregnant and camping and how to be better prepared. In this guide I want to share with you the best tips for camping when pregnant that I recommend from my own personal experience.

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February 7, 2021 Camping, Guides, Lifestyle, Pregnancy
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April

15 Spring Activities That Are Fun For Kids

Spring is around the corner and I am super excited about taking the kids outside to do some fun spring activities. Who else is ready for the warmer weather, wild spring flowers and more time outside? I know this family is! We are already planning our hikes and camping trips for this beautiful spring season and creating some fun activities for the entire family to do during our outdoor trips.

Spring can be a fun season for everyone and a great way to incorporate outdoor education and fun to your kids

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April 5, 2020 Guides, Homeschooling, Lifestyle, Parenting, Travel With Kids
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February

Hiking With Kids – Best Tips From An Outdoor Mom

I absolutely love hiking with my kids. As a mom, I highly believe that keeping your kids outdoors enjoying nature and finding their sense of exploration and curiosity is crucial in self development at a young age. I actually went over this topic a little bit on my post called, Nature’s Touch. On this one however, I am going to share some tips on hiking with kids that will help you get your children outdoors on the trail safely. These tips will also bring ease to your outdoor mom-life. You

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February 9, 2020 Guides, Travel With Kids
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January

Nature’s Touch – An Outdoor Sensory Play Activity for Kids

Sensory Play is such an important way to teach kids about senses in early childhood development. Touch is one of the most used for kids I feel and this Nature’s Touch: Scavenger Hunt activity does just that. It allows them to explore our world in a creative, imaginative, and adventurous way. See here why sensory play and being outdoors in nature is so important as well as how to grab this FREE activity.

Disclaimer: There are affiliate links in this post. To learn more about how affiliate links work please read

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January 20, 2020 Guides, Travel With Kids, TWM Tribe
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08

December

Best Outdoor Stocking Stuffers For Everyone

It’s crazy to even think that the holidays are already here. I know I am literally going through the holiday madness of buying gifts and not knowing what to even get for some people. Holiday gift guides have been my go to this holiday season. They are literally life savers. Like I love them so much, I decided to make one to help you out as well. This post will feature the best ideas for outdoor stocking stuffers for any outdoorsy, mountain loving, nature enthusiast in your life.

Disclaimer: There are

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December 8, 2019 Gear, Guides
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November

The Best Games For Kids – Chuckle and Roar

There is a new toy aisle at Target and I am head over heels for it… and so are my kiddos. It features some of our new family favorite games from Chuckle & Roar. Games for kids such as charades, matching, puzzles, and so much more. But wait! Before you go and buy them all (like I almost did), let me tell you what our favorite games are.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post by Chuckle & Roar. All opinions are entirely my own from the products my daughter’s and I

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November 10, 2019 Guides, Lifestyle, Parenting, Travel With Kids
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October

Best Easy Hikes Near Nashville, Tennessee

Tennessee is such a beautiful state to explore at. It has very beautiful landscape and an abundance of waterfall trails. As a mom I like to find the best trails that are suitable for our two little girls. After having done several of them I have came up with the top kid friendly hikes near Nashville, Tennessee. These hiking trails are anywhere from inside of Nashville to about 2 hours out of Nashville. All of the 12+ trails are easy and perfect for both your kids and baby wearing moms.

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October 27, 2019 Destinations, Guides, Hiking + Backpacking, Tennessee, Travel With Kids, United States
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October

Instant Coffees: Rated From Good to Bad

There is nothing better to wake up to than the smell of coffee and a gorgeous camp view. With the wrong cup of coffee though that sense of peace in the morning can quickly go to yuck! I have taken it upon myself to seek out some of the best [and even the worse] instant coffees. And yes! I have tried them all.

BUT WHAT IS INSTANT COFFEE?

According to Wikipedia, “Instant coffee, also called soluble coffee, coffee crystals, and coffee powder, is a beverage derived from brewed coffee beans that enables people to quickly prepare hot

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October 13, 2019 Food + Snacks, Guides
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October

Fall Activity Pack For Kids

Fall is among us and I’m not sure about you but I want to do all the activities and fun things I can with my kiddos this season. Fall is one of our favorite seasons of the year. The perfect weather, the changing leaves, and the delicious Thanksgiving food. Ahhh! I can’t wait to dig into a delicious pumpkin pie. Well I have planned a way to enjoy this season to the max with your little ones. I’ve created a new Fall Activity Pack for Kids that your children will

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October 6, 2019 Guides, Travel With Kids, TWM Tribe
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My name is Jessica Tejera and I am the story teller behind The Walking Mermaid. I am a wife + mother to two beautiful girls. A coffee addict and wine lover who also has a huge love for the mountains and the beautiful depths of the ocean. Through this blog I hope to inspire + guide other families to reconnect with each other through outdoor family travel and nature. The Walking Mermaid is an outdoor travel blog but unlike most family travel blogs, I also like to share blogging tips to help other families and bloggers get their journey started in the outdoor blogging community.

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