This post is sponsored by Southwest Airlines. All opinions are my own. Over a year and a half ago, Southwest Airlines announced its intent to fly to Hawaii. As frequent Southwest flyers and regular visitors to the Hawaiian islands already, this was very big news for my traveling family. We’ve been watching the news carefully […]
WAYB Pico Review: Why This Car Seat is Game-Changing for Family Travelers
Since having my first child nearly 10 years ago, I began my love/hate relationship with car seats. While they do an important job in keeping my children safe, they are also a major hassle for frequent travelers like me. If you’ve ever lugged a heavy car seat down an airplane aisle or struggled with what […]
Best Strollers for Disney: Recommendations for Disney World and Disneyland
If you are headed to Disneyland or Walt Disney World with a young child, a good stroller is essential. Even active toddlers and preschoolers who seem to know no limits to their energy at home can crash after the many miles of walking on a Disney day. Strollers can be a great place for a […]
The Complete Guide to Skiing Northstar California Resort with Kids
One of the best parts of traveling with kids as a parent is taking them to destinations that had meaning in your own childhood. For my family, Northstar California Resort in North Lake Tahoe is one such meaningful place. The resort is where my husband grew up skiing with his brothers (in their 1980s and early […]
What’s New at Disneyland: Spring & Summer 2019 Guide
Planning a spring break or summer vacation to the Happiest Place on Earth? Disneyland is ever-changing with the seasons, and every spring and summer brings something new. This 2019 year has plenty of new attractions, shows, parades, and more that will make any Disneyland vacation special and memorable. From the return of the Disneyland Food […]
Southwest Hawaii Flights: Flights ON SALE NOW!
The big day is finally here! I first published this blog post in the fall of 2017 when Southwest announced its intent to fly to Hawaii. A year and a half later, I’m finally happy to update it to announce that Southwest’s Hawaii flights are now officially on sale!!!! For all of you who have […]
Disneyland Food & Wine Festival 2019: Tips, Tricks, & What to Know Before You Go
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at the Disneyland Resort is back for another year of tasty treats and special events. I had the chance to attend opening day in 2019 to get a first look at the fun that Disneyland is offering festival-goers this year (I also attended several days in 2018). […]
7 Mistakes Not To Make Skiing with Kids
During the winter months, my family is regularly on the ski slopes. Although I may pretend to know what I’m doing skiing with kids, the reality is that my husband and I make mistakes on family ski trips a lot. Skiing is a logistically challenging hobby, even for adults. Doing it with kids can be […]
Lyft and Uber with Kids: Ridesharing Tips for Families
Ridesharing services like Uber and Lyft have really taken the travel world by storm the last few years. As a San Franciscan, I use Uber and Lyft a lot to get around. My hometown is the home turf to both ridesharing services, meaning that coverage and response time are excellent. Taking Lyft or Uber with kids, […]
Disneyland Hotel vs. Disney’s Grand Californian: Which Is Right For Your Family?
The two best hotels in the Disneyland area in Anaheim, California are undoubtedly Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa and the Disneyland Hotel. I hear often from friends and readers who are struggling to make a decision between these two properties for their own Disneyland vacation. Disney’s Grand Californian is closer but is also more […]
