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 the opening weekend in 2018 to get a first look at the fun that Disneyland has to offer festival-goers this year. If you are thinking of […]
Why Families Should Explore Gulf County, Florida
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County Florida for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I grew up in Alabama, so the beaches of the Florida panhandle were a favorite travel destination for my family. The fine white sand along the Gulf Coast makes for some of the most beautiful […]
What’s New at Disneyland: Spring & Summer 2018 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 2018 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 […]
Why Ski School is Worth It for Kids
Skiing is an expensive hobby. It seems only to be getting pricier. A lot of families are looking to save money on skiing wherever they can, and I don’t blame them. We try too! But there is one area where you really should not skimp on skiing: ski school for your kids. It is one […]
Legoland California on a Budget: 10 Money-Saving Tips
My family takes many of our theme park vacations at Disney destinations. Don’t tell, but we recently decided to cheat on the Mouse. Our destination for a long weekend getaway: Legoland California in Carlsbad near San Diego. With an 8 year old daughter and a 4 year old son, my family is firmly in the […]
First Time in Ski School: Challenges, Successes, & Lessons Learned with a Preschooler
It is no secret that my family loves taking ski vacations. Our now 8 year old daughter has been on the slopes since she was 23 months old. This year is all about teaching my 4 year old son to ski. While he briefly skied as a toddler, he had not yet celebrated a major […]
Disneyland Lunar New Year Celebration: Everything You Need to Know
It’s the Year of the Dog and Disney California Adventure park at the Disneyland Resort is celebrating! The authentic spirit of prosperity and hope for the Lunar New Year abounds at Disneyland during this yearly multi-day festival of Asian culture. Disneyland Lunar New Year Basics – The Year of the Dog When. Disneyland Lunar New […]
Skiing Tahoe with Kids: Comparing the Costs & Kid-Friendly Amenities of Every Tahoe Ski Resort
Since my family lives just three hours away from Lake Tahoe, we head up to the mountains fairly often to ski in the winter. Now that we have two kids in tow, we have to consider carefully the cost as well as the amenities of resorts we visit. Not all Tahoe ski resorts are created […]
Top 17 Warm Weather Destinations for Families Escaping Winter
In case you haven’t been watching the news lately, winter is here. In a big way! While I’m lucky enough to live in Northern California where it never really gets that frigid, I feel for my friends in New York, Boston, Chicago, Seattle, and in many other places where winter can really be a drag. Ready to […]
Travel Resolutions for 2018
The last time I made New Year’s travel resolutions was 2 years ago in 2016. Our family has changed a lot since then. We have moved solidly out of the toddler travel stage with my son. He’ll be 5 in September of this year, and I remember well how the 5th birthday was truly a […]
