family fun for 2023: best blog posts of 2022

I can’t believe that we’re already at the beginning of a new year. I love looking back at the year on my blog and seeing how everything performed. It’s also neat to look back and see all the family fun we had! There were lots of great posts in 2022 and I posted a lot […]

hotels near Disneyland: HoJo Anaheim review

Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground.

Chances are, if you love Disneyland and follow any Disneyland content creators, you have probably heard a lot about the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground. I’m excited to share this HoJo Anaheim review with you today! We stayed here a few years ago and it was great to be back! This article is […]

visiting Manzanar National Historic Site with kids

Why you should visit Manzanar with kids. Manzanar National Historic Site.

Manzanar. Do you know the significance? We visited Manzanar National Historic Site with the kids earlier this year during our Spring Break trip. I actually stopped at this historic site years ago when I was a kid myself when we were studying the history of World War II. With Pearl Harbor Day happening tomorrow I […]

DIY felt snowman wall hanging

Do you want to build a snowman? Recently I pulled out my sewing machine and after blowing off some dust, I got a little crafty. I had an idea to make a DIY felt snowman wall hanging for my kids. I did stich along all my snowman shapes. However, you could also avoid sewing altogether […]

Thanksgiving dessert grazing table & charcuterie board

Mini cupcakes. Keep items bite sized!

We hosted last Thanksgiving and I knew for dessert I wanted to do something different. Not only am I a fan of sweet treats but I know Mike’s family is as well. I love charcuterie boards because the make the ordinary extra special. I took that to the next level at our Thanksgiving table by […]