24 Dates in 2024

24 Dates in 2024 – Date 15

FUNBOX, not to be confused with “fun in a box,” was our bounciest date ever. It should have been criminal, the amount of fun and laughter we had on Date #15 of our 24 dates in 2024😂.

Failing to recover from a jump and twisting my body into an upside-down pretzel, needing assistance and face-planting, were among the side-stitching moments at the world’s largest traveling bounce park. Visit @sammy1will on IG for a reel laugh.

FUNBOX is a 25,000-square-foot traveling bouncy playground for children and the young at heart. Ken and I were the “young at heart” and were psyched to see another group of adults in the mix: sans-kids.

This massive play spot included a 23-foot high inflatable slide, countless structures, including something that resembled a castle with thrones, an obstacle course, tons of open space to bounce about, a much-needed resting area with the coolest but very smelly shoe locker, and a snowcone station to refuel for an encore bounce session.

I know we aren’t done with our 24 dates yet, but I predict this to be the most playful date. I guess you are never to old to have a playdate with your bestie. Ken and I have enjoyed some chill dates, learned dates, and adventurous ones, too, but this was straight-play, and it’s been a hot-minute since the last time I recall playing.

This was also the date with after-benefits (not that- geesh!). I noticed a much more upbeat version of myself directly after our bounce session and for a couple of days later, and it made me curious. Was bouncing a portal to improved mental wellness?

I looked into the benefits of bouncing, and scientific studies and research supported my hunch—or, as we say in this house, “hypothesis.” Here is a laundry list of mental health benefits associated with bouncing (exercise rebounding).

• Stress Management
• Improved Mental Health
• Improved Lymphatic Drainage
• A Release of Endorphins
• Creativity Boost
• Improves Brain Function
• Improves Memory

My hunch seemed supported and perfect reasoning to find out where the FUNBOX will travel next! If you want to spend time with the family, hang out with some friends, or try a date that’s not boring, check out the FUNBOX. Your body and brain will have the best playdate ever!