Mazama Campground review: Crater Lake camping

Mazama Campground review at Crater Lake National Park.

A few weeks ago our family went to Crater Lake for the second time. Last time we had only been able to visit for half a day and we knew we wanted more time. This time we rented a trailer and stayed for two nights inside the national park itself. Staying inside of Crater Lake […]

facts about Disneyland you may not know

Fun facts about Disneyland you may not know.

Today is the 68th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening day. I grew up in Orange County. Over the years I have seen a lot of changes to the original Disney park. From new rides, to entire new parks where parking lots once were! I am fascinated by Disneyland history and random facts. To celebrate 68 years […]

Harry Potter luggage tag tutorial

Harry Potter-inspired luggage tags

Our family loves Harry Potter and enjoys having a fun birthday celebration for him every July. Today I have a fun and simple craft for all you Harry Potter fans out there. Over the years I’ve shared several Harry Potter-inspired posts, from recipes to craft projects. You can even find a delicious and simple butterbeer […]

20 summer staycation ideas

Summer staycation ideas.

I don’t know about you, but my kids are halfway through their summer break already. They start school on August 9th and I’m more than slightly bitter about it. I’m one of those parents who loves summer break. In fact, one of the thing I miss about homeschooling the most is the “relaxed” schedule and […]

3 things not to miss at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer

Visit Knott's Berry Farm this summer.

Our family just got back from a trip to southern California. While we were there we went to Knott’s Berry Farm and their waterpark, Soak City. We had such a blast in the parks, and the bonus was staying on-site at the Knott’s Berry Farm hotel. It was a great way to spend a fun […]