It’s hard to remember everything when making your Disney packing list, but there are definitely some items you do not want to forget. Or, at the very least, you’ll wish you had these Disney packing tips and that these items were on your short list of things to bring to Disney. Otherwise, you may end up spending more than you’d […]
10 Things to Do as a Family at Death Valley National Park
January 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment
I love Death Valley. Especially in November. While temps can easily rise into the 100s (even 110s) in the summer, it was a balmy 69 degrees when I was there in late-fall, at least according to the thermometer display set up just outside the Furnace Creek Visitor Center. I stayed in Beatty, NV and entered the park from the east […]
Best Places to Travel with Kids in January
January 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The holidays have come and gone. Everyone in the house is back to work and school. Already you’re starting to hear an “I’m bored” here and there (now that the novelty of holiday gifts has worn off), so now is the time for a getaway. Here are 10 of the best places to visit with kids in January. Have fun. […]
Best Places to Travel with Kids in December
November 30, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The holidays are here, but there’s still plenty of time to travel as a family, as well as plenty of fun places to explore whether you like to ski, hike, cruise or simply see the sights and holiday lights. Here are 10 of the best places to visit in December with kids. Have fun. 🙂 New York City We’ve been […]
10 Things to Do as a Family at Yosemite National Park
March 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Over the summer, my kids and I took in the three national parks that make up the Majestic Mountain Loop in California, including Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. We first checked out the huge sequoia trees at Sequoia and Kings Canyon, then headed north to explore Yosemite National Park. Among the most visited national parks, Yosemite has a […]
6 Fun & Fabulous Spring Break Family Vacations
February 12, 2016 by Leave a Comment
It’s hard to believe that Spring Break is just a few weeks away, especially given how cold it’s been lately (hello, polar vortex). However, if you’ll be ready to escape the moment the school bell rings on the last day before the break, here are six fun and fabulous Spring Break family vacations. Spring Break Family Vacations Florida Keys A […]
Exploring with Kids: 36 Hours in Santa Clarita, CA
November 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In July, my kids and I had the opportunity to explore Santa Clarita, CA. Just northwest of Los Angeles, there’s a lot for families to do and explore, especially outdoor-loving families. From hiking to biking to roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Santa Clarita is a must-visit with kids. Whether you have just a day or two, or even […]
Los Angeles by Bus: The Only Way to See the Sights as a Family
November 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Los Angeles is a big town, like really big. There’s a lot to see, and unless you really want to sit in LA’s infamous traffic as you go from place to place, a sightseeing tour is a must-do. Since we had just one day in Los Angeles over the summer, we opted for a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour with […]
Exploring with Kids: 36 Hours in San Jose
October 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
In July, the kids and I had the opportunity to explore San Jose, CA. While I’d been to San Francisco a number of times, this was my first time in San Jose. Of course, there are a lot of tech companies in the San Jose area, like Google and Nintendo, but I had no idea what to do with kids. […]
12 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Irvine
October 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Just 45 minutes from Los Angeles, you won’t want to overlook Irvine as a must-go destination for families. From riding a train to renting bikes to exploring works of art, there are a lot of fun things to do with kids in this SoCal town. On our recent visit to Irvine, we stayed at the Embassy Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport. It […]
