Far too many visitors to Northern California halt their travels somewhere in the middle of Napa or Sonoma County wine country. After living in Northern California for more than a decade, I highly recommend venturing farther north. There are so many amazing NorCal destinations for more adventurous travelers willing to drive just a little farther. […]
Oakland A’s Games with Kids: Your Family-Friendly Baseball Guide
Thanks to the Oakland A’s for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own. Spring is finally here and that means it’s time for America’s favorite past-time – baseball! My family’s love of our hometown team, the Oakland Athletics – more affectionately known as the A’s – runs pretty deep. My husband grew up in […]
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 […]
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 […]
10 Amazing Winter Destinations in California for Families
This year, I have loved highlighting my favorite spring break destinations in California, California summer getaways, and best fall trips in the Golden State. And now it is finally time to tackle the fourth and final season – winter travel in California! Whether you are looking to embrace the cold and head for a snow-covered […]
SFO Airport Guide: Tips for Navigating San Francisco Airport with Kids
One of the biggest challenges of traveling with kids is navigating through large airports. Each airport is laid out differently, has different amenities, and presents different challenges when it comes to traveling with kids. Wouldn’t it be great to know what to expect at different airports all over the country before you travel with your […]
California’s Great America WinterFest: Holiday Theme Park Family Fun
Special holiday events have become increasingly popular at amusement parks across the country. My home theme park in Northern California – California’s Great America in Santa Clara – has joined the ranks of celebrating the winter season with a special event of its own. The park’s holiday celebration, WinterFest at Great America, is only in […]
A Wild West Getaway in Old Sacramento, California
I’ve partnered with Holiday Inn through ShopShare Network for this sponsored post. All opinions are my own. Like many travel writers, I am often so driven to explore far-flung destinations that I forget to travel close to home. My family has been on a mission to remedy that! This year, we have prioritized taking day and […]
Great Pumpkin Fest at California’s Great America: Tips for Fall Family Visits
Regional theme parks tend to celebrate Halloween by scaring the living daylights out of guests. Horror Nights and Fright Fests and the like cater to teens and adults, but the little ones are often left out of the Halloween fun. Luckily, there is something special for younger kids at one of Northern California’s largest theme parks, […]
