2025 important dates for Disneyland

When to visit Disneyland this year. Christmas at Disney.

Are you planning a trip to the Happiest Place on Earth in 2025? Growing up in southern California I remember how it used to be. You could show up after the busy holiday or summer season and enjoy a Disney day with low crowds. Those days are basically gone now. The good news is, they’re […]

free snowman worksheets for elementary students

Fun snowman worksheets for your elementary students.

Here we are in the last month of the year and in just a few weeks we’ll be celebrating the first day of winter. That means we’re almost into snowman season, so I’ve got some fun activities for you today! I’ve created some fun and free snowman worksheets that are perfect for your elementary students. […]

WinterFest tips for California’s Great America

Go ice skating at Snow Flake Lake at WinterFest at California's Great America.

Our family loves all things Christmas and there’s plenty of festive fun to be had at California’s Great America. Now through December 31st you can experience all the holiday magic at the Bay Area’s favorite theme park. Keep reading for all our WinterFest tips for California’s Great America in Santa Clara, California. This post is […]

tips for Canyonlands National Park with kids

The view from Mesa Arch is an easy hike with kids. Canyonlands National Park with kids.

Our family loves visiting national parks and this fall we were able to finish out the Utah Mighty 5! It was so nice to be able to easily visit three national parks in three days. I’ve already shared about our Arches National Park trip, but today I want to talk about a somewhat lesser known […]

easy pumpkin pancakes for fall

Easy pumpkin pancakes.

Whether or not you’re a fan of the pumpkin spice latte (or PSL), nothing says fall quite like pumpkin. Sometimes going into the store at this time of year can be overwhelming–everything is pumpkin spice. I even saw pumpkin spice licorice the other day, yikes. The great news is, even if you don’t love pumpkin, […]