best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2026
If there’s one thing our whole family agrees on, it’s that water parks are crazy fun! We might even like them more than theme parks… maybe. Keep reading for all the best tips for Knott’s Soak City so you can have the most splash-tastic day ever! What? It’s totally a word. Start planning that 2026 […]
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 […]
custom DIY composition books for school
My kids start school next week and I am not okay with it. Their summer was so short and with the fun activities we did it sped by. I’m in a weird limbo of trying to be prepared for back to school, and being in denial that our summer break is over. Family travels are […]
California Looks to Restrict Flavored Medicine for Children
As a mom to seven children age 13 and under it’s important that everyone in our household is as healthy as possible. Especially since I don’t want anyone to miss out on our family adventures! That means getting enough sleep, eating the right food, staying active, and taking medicine when we need to. However, sometimes […]
3 tips for doing Universal Studios with a baby
This summer we became Universal Studios Hollywood passholders. My kids have been wanting to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a long time. Add the new Super Nintendo World into the mix and they were thrilled with our first visit! Mike and I hadn’t been since we were dating–which means that we […]