With all this crazy inflation over the past few years and a growing family, I knew I needed to figure out a way to still be able to travel and get cheap flights. I don’t have as much “fun” money as I used to, but I don’t want to give up traveling either. Enter….travel hacking!…
How to Beat the Winter Blues
Winter blues got you down? Read on for ideas on how to get out of a slump and beat those winter blues. Even in the dead of winter. This past week I was feeling really down. The weather sucks, things are getting cancelled right and left again, school is threatening to go online again, kids…
A beginner’s guide to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl
Heading to Pasadena for New Years? This beginner’s guide to the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl events will give you all you need to know for a successful trip. During the 5 years that we lived in Southern California, I really wanted to go to the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena. It’s…
We’re Back! What We’ve Been Up To
I can’t believe it’s already been a month since my last post! I try to post travel tips or destination reviews more often, but the month of December caught up to me with all the holiday stuff, kids being home from school, sick people, and all the things. But I’m back! But first, here’s what…
Visit Charming Santa’s Village in Southern California
Did you know that you can visit Santa’s Village in Southern California? Just 75 miles from Disneyland in the San Bernardino Mountains, you can enjoy the spirit of Christmas year round! Santa’s Village is unique and charming and can be enjoyed by all ages. What is Santa’s Village? Santa’s Village is a charming little theme…
Light the Night with Magic: Night Lights Lantern Festival
Experience your very own magical lantern release with this lantern festival guide. When I first watched the movie, Tangled, I was in awe by the floating lantern scene. I always wished I could experience that in person. I was so excited to discover Night Lights Lantern Festival events, which recreates this fun experience in locations…
9 Unique Things to Do at Antelope Island with Kids
About an hour northwest of Salt Lake City, Antelope Island makes for a great and unique day trip. These 9 things to do at Antelope Island with kids will keep you busy all day. You may have heard of the Great Salt Lake, but did you know there’s a 28,000-acre island in the middle of…
17 Travel-inspired Gift Ideas They’ll Love
These travel-inspired gift ideas for families will be sure to help create memories that will last a lifetime. I don’t know about you, but I would much rather give (and receive!) gifts that create memories rather than stuff that will just get set aside and forgotten after a while. One of my mantras is, “Fill…
Beaches Negril Review From a Kid’s Perspective
Want to know if your kids will enjoy Beaches Negril? The following Beaches Negril review was written entirely by my 11-year old daughter Emily. She even chose the pictures! See my review here. And if you need help planning your Beaches Negril vacation, I highly recommend Get Away Today! We used them for this trip…
A 10-Day London and Edinburgh Itinerary
Make the most of your time in the UK with this 10-day London and Edinburgh itinerary. You’ll see all the best sights and get a taste of history, culture, and life in the UK. This trip is not to be missed! My dad always told us that when we all grew up and got married,…