Have you been putting off traveling with your family due to work obligations, finances, or some other reason? I’m going to show you 5 reasons why travel is good for your family. All of these reasons can apply whether you travel far or stay close to home. The point is…everyone benefits from a little getaway….
I’m a bit of a planner and a bit of a computer/tech lover, so I’ve had a lot of fun creating my own version of a packing list for families. Excel spreadsheets are so powerful and fun, I knew I had to turn our basic Word doc packing list into an interactive, mathematically functioning, customizable…
Are you planning to take your kids on a trip soon? I’ve been running some errands and wanted to share some of my finds that might help you in your travels. Costco Kid’s Books Costco has an answer for moms who are looking for activities to pack for traveling with kids. Their book section has…
Extend your Alaska cruise with a stay at Kenai Wilderness Lodge. This luxury all-inclusive retreat near Kenai Fjords National Park offers wildlife, kayaking, and true unplugged relaxation.
Updated for May 2025! Hey, Disneyland fans — we just received some big news! After closing out their Annual Pass tickets in January 2021 and closing new Disneyland Magic Key sales last year, everyone was curious about when Disneyland would begin selling Magic Keys again. When Can I Buy a Magic Key? Beginning May 20,…
The Orlando, Florida region is known as the “Theme Park Capital of the World” due to the large number of theme parks from Universal Orlando Resort, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and more. In 2025, Universal Orlando will be expanding their current park grounds by adding another theme park to their current impressive lineup featuring Universal…
We’ve just set sail and I’m typing this while onboard my very first Princess Cruise. I’ve been on many other Alaska cruises so I’m writing this guide for you about my Princess Alaska cruise to help you know what you can expect. What’s Included in this post: Our Itinerary – Discovery Princess (June 2024) Sailing…
For spring break with my college kid this year we headed to the Caribbean. I’ve been on over a dozen cruises with different cruise lines and wanted to see what it was like to cruise the Caribbean with Holland America Line. They’re experts in Alaska cruises, but what is their Caribbean cruise experience like? I…
Located in the heart of Southern California, Buena Park is a vibrant city with fun attractions and activities. It’s known as SoCal’s Fun City! We just returned from a quick 3-day trip to Buena Park for a couple’s getaway and discovered some unique Buena Park attractions that are perfect for couples of all ages. At…
Seattle is a sports city, no one could argue that. Not only is it home to six professional sports teams, but it’s also brought home 21 national & international professional team championships, including, four WNBA championships, three NWSL Shields, two MLS Cups, and a Super Bowl. Most recently Seattle hosted the MLB All-Star Game and the…
When you’re in Seattle, it’s just a short trip away from visiting Canada. To cross the border, you have a few options such as driving, flying, or taking a bus. Our favorite way to visit Canada from Seattle is the Seattle to Victoria ferry with FRS Clipper. Victoria, British Columbia, is the capital city of…
The Christmas season is full of festivities around here which means we watch lots of kids’ Christmas movies! Sometimes it’s a family movie night, other times it’s in the background while we bake and decorate. While we are planning out movie marathons, I thought it would be a great time to share some of our…
