Halloween is fast approaching and with it all things spooky, creepy, and eerie. Theme parks around the country are no different and I have to admit–I love theme parks during the holidays! I love the decorations, I love the festive food, I love the limited shows… it just makes the holiday you’re celebrating more magical. […]
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how to spend a romantic weekend in Carmel
Mike and I recently spend a couple of days on the California coast, just the two of us. It was our first getaway in well over a year and it was so nice to relax and unwind. We’ve been to Carmel twice before, once on our honeymoon, and once with the kids a couple of […]
visiting Lava Beds National Monument with kids
This summer we finally crossed something off that’s been on our travel bucket list for awhile. Our family loves trying to see all the federal and state lands around us that we can so we knew we had to visit Lava Beds National Monument. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much but by the time […]
best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2023
My kids might be back in school but summer is far from over. In fact, Knott’s Berry Farm recently announced that they have extended their waterpark operating season through early October! Our family loved our visit to Knott’s earlier this summer. Keep reading for all the best tips for Knott’s Soak City so you can […]
Carnivale at California’s Great America
Our family loves theme parks and we love eating. Put those two things together and you have the festivals that some of our California theme parks are known for. Today I’m going to be sharing a fabulous New Orleans-style festival that’s in the Bay Area. There’s food, fun, and fireworks that will make you feel […]