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 …
One of my favorite things to do during the holidays is visiting Christmas markets. Christkindlesmarkts were originally started in Germany dating back to the Middle Ages with vendors setting up all around to offer art, gifts, and of course holiday treats. Today there are hundreds all around the world and even some great Christmas markets …
Are you planning a trip to Seattle during the holiday season? As a local Seattlelite, Christmas in Seattle is one of my favorite times of the year. The whole city is decorated with lights and beautiful holiday decor, plus there are so many unique places to shop and find that perfect gift for someone special. …
Christmas towns are a unique and charming way to experience the holiday season. In California, there are several quaint towns that go all-out for Christmas. Every year, you can find several Christmas towns in California that transform into winter wonderlands, with twinkling lights, and holiday decorations adorning every street. Visitors can enjoy festive activities like horse-drawn …
Updated for 2023! Wrapping up your holiday shopping and looking for some teen gift ideas for their stocking? As the mom of two teens, they helped me put together this list of best stocking stuffers for teens, both boys and girls, to help you this holiday season! Most of these stocking fillers for teenagers are …
Updated for 2023! Choosing an advent calendar for teens may prove more challenging than getting them to look up from their phones at dinner. Teens can be tricky to buy for because their interests change in the blink of an eye, and often it’s hard to even know what they’re interested in. This list of …
If you’re a Hallmark movie fan and you’re planning a trip to Memphis soon, don’t miss these 10 iconic Memphis spots that were mentioned and/or shown in the original movie, Christmas at Graceland. I recently had the opportunity to visit Memphis, Tennesee for a few days and during the trip, I got to preview the …
Are you craving a winter holiday escape? While I admit I love staying at home with a cup of hot cocoa and Christmas music playing non-stop, there’s something really special about visiting a Christmas town or city for the holidays. If you’re based on the west coast, here are some of my picks for the …
A brand-new Disneyland special event, Disneyland Merriest Nites, has launched! Guests can celebrate the Holiday season with an evening Disneyland “Christmas” party event. But since the party comes at a steep price, guests who are attending will want to use their time wisely. I attended the very first Merriest Nites party on November 11th, 2021, …
It’s that time of the year when we’re all busy coming up with clever and useful gift ideas for our loved ones. If you’re shopping for someone who loves to travel, I’ve got a brilliant gift idea that they’ll love! An Audible subscription is the best travel entertainment gift you can give travelers and book …
Even though we’ve lived in the Seattle area for many years now, we haven’t experienced many of the holiday seasonal activities that happen every year around the city. This year, however, we finally visited Snowflake Lane in Bellevue, WA. We had a fabulous time on our overnight getaway and I highly recommend it as a …
I have been compensated by Immaculate Baking for this post; however, I am sharing my own thoughts. All opinions are my own. My oldest daughter has started having an interest in cooking and baking. I’ve enjoyed watching her gain skills and confidence, even going as far as making us an entire dinner one night. One …