The holiday season truly is magical at the Disneyland Resort, bustling with special events, entertainment, and decorations. It’s also bustling with holiday crowds, which can certainly impact your experience. Here’s how to enjoy all the holiday magic while navigating the masses. Tip 1: Know when to go The holiday season at Disneyland and California Adventure officially launches in early November … [Read more...]
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One day in Badlands National Park itinerary with kids
August 8, 2019 By
We were blown away by the beauty and peacefulness of Badlands National Park! During our one day visit, we found ourselves comparing this dry, rugged, and dramatic park to other favorites: it has much of the same feel as Death Valley National Park and Joshua Tree National Park. However, Badlands adds another element: high prairie wildlife and terrain that will impress in a subtile, almost delicate … [Read more...]
Five stops along the Icefields Parkway in Jasper and Banff National Parks
April 25, 2019 By
If you're visiting both Jasper and Banff national parks on your Canadian Rockies vacation (and you should be!), you will drive the Icefields Parkway connecting the two parks. This 3 hour stretch has been described as one of the most scenic highways in the world, and after our fall 2013 visit, I concur. The parkway takes approximately 3.5 hours to drive, but families will definitely want to stop … [Read more...]
Home prep for holiday travel (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)
December 14, 2018 By
You're going away for vacation...yay! But what about your home when you're traveling for the holidays, sitting empty? We've all heard horror stories: the pipes froze and burst...the mail piled up, enticing theft...we really didn't leave our home secure. Home prep for holiday travel isn't hard. Here's how to prep your house for holiday travel, to ensure your home is safe, energy efficient, and … [Read more...]
How to see the best of St. Louis in one day
October 26, 2018 By
Saint Louis is a vibrant and interesting city compact enough to not be overwhelming on a short trip, but comparable to larger cities when it comes to culture and the arts. The City of Saint Louis also has excellent public transportation making visiting attractions easy and inexpensive. The St. Louis Metro has both train and bus stations located throughout the city. In addition to Metro … [Read more...]
Aventura Clothing fall leggings and jeggings for travel days
October 11, 2018 By
I'm back with this travel season's Aventura Clothing picks! Listen, I continue to promote this brand as an ambassador because when I travel, I'm wearing Aventura about 80% of the time. Why? Most pieces are organic cotton, which are comfortable and dont' wrinkle, plus so many of their items are versatile. I can travel carry-on only without a hitch when I pack a lot of Aventura leggings and … [Read more...]
How to spend two days in Banff National Park, Alberta
October 4, 2018 By
Hopefully, you have more than two days to explore Banff National Park with kids, but if you are limited on time, here's what you should do first. Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies: Whyte Museum is a great place to start. It may be small, but does an excellent job with both an art gallery and exhibits detailing the history of the park, starting with the First Nations' presence and … [Read more...]
Fall pit stop: Seven Oaks Farm
September 20, 2018 By
If you're driving along I-5 through Southern Oregon in October or November, the place to stop is Seven Oaks Farm, just outside of Central Point. The Country Store is open every weekday (and Saturdays), as is the U-Pick pumpkin patch, herb garden, flower garden, and fall decoration shop. On weekends, Seven Oaks turns into kid paradise with pony rides, hay rides to the pumpkin patch, a hay bale … [Read more...]
Day trips from Paris you don’t want to miss
July 30, 2018 By
Paris is a magical city full of historic attractions. A week's stay in this exciting metropolis isn't long enough to take in all the sights. However, just outside the city are some of the most popular attractions in all of Northern France. Families with kids will enjoy seeing the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Arc de Triomphe while visiting the City of Lights, but to get away from the hustle … [Read more...]
Women and wine: Mother’s Day wineries to visit in Oregon
May 7, 2018 By
The best Mother's Day I ever spent wasn't during an expensive vacation or at a fancy spa or restaurant. It was at a winery a few miles from our home. We packed up the whole family, and drove along the Applegate Wine Trail from Jacksonville, Oregon, stopping along the way to taste Southern Oregon wines, enjoy the spring temperatures, and let the kids play near the inviting Applegate River and in … [Read more...]
