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Explore Life's Adventures with Our Blended Family of 9

We map out epic travel adventures for large blended families, testing gear and sharing real tips for surviving the ride — and loving every chaotic moment of it.

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Positano, Amalfi Coast Italy
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Ciao Bella: An Italian Family Escape

Italy gave us pasta, passion, and postcard-worthy memories — and we're about to spill all the travel magic. How we took 9 people across Italy without losing our minds.

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Southall Farm Tennessee Tennessee
August 31, 2025

Rooted in Renewal: Two Nights at Southall in Tennessee

Two nights of renewal at the stunning Southall Farm & Inn — a luxury escape that felt like coming home.

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🌴 Costa Rica
July 4, 2025

Pura Vida Costa Rica

Blog post coming soon — stay tuned for tales from the tropics and tips to inspire your own Costa Rican getaway!

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Estes Park Colorado horseback riding Colorado
July 4, 2025

Epic Family Vacation to Estes Park, CO

Traveling with nine might sound like a logistical nightmare — but we know better. Big families deserve big memories.

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Jason and Heather's first kiss at their DIY fall wedding Wedding
2024

Sunset Vows & Café Lights: Our Cozy DIY Wedding

How we planned a magical fall wedding for under budget in less than 4 months — with 7 kids, Amazon, and a whole lot of heart.

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Positano on the Amalfi Coast, Italy Italy
July 4, 2025

Ciao Bella: An Italian Family Escape

Italy gave us pasta, passion, and postcard-worthy memories — and we're about to spill all the travel magic.

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DIY wedding honey favors display Wedding Planning
2024

DIY Wedding Shopping List: What We Bought to Build Our Dream Day

Every Amazon find and Etsy gem that made our fall wedding magical — with links and tips for each item.

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About Adventures with 9

Hey there! We're Jason and Heather.

A travel-loving couple with a beautifully blended crew of seven amazing kids (yep, five boys and two girls!). We created this blog to be the resource we wish we'd had — real-world tips for big, busy, blended families who crave adventure.

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Jason, Heather and their 7 kids — the full family of nine
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