all about the Get Out Pass

You know what one of the best gift ideas is? A gift that all ages tend to love? The gift of a a fun or meaningful experience! Let’s face it, your kids probably have plenty of knick-knacks. Why not gift the whole family a whole year of fun instead? Today I’m sharing all the details… Continue reading all about the Get Out Pass

Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm: the best pumpkin patch near Sacramento

Even though the first day of fall isn’t for another couple of weeks, I know most of you are dreaming of pumpkins. From pumpkin spice to pumpkin patches, ’tis the season–whether I like it or not. Truthfully, visiting our favorite pumpkin patch early in the season before the crowds hit is the one early fall… Continue reading Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm: the best pumpkin patch near Sacramento

visiting Catalina Island with kids

On our family cruise this summer one of our ports of call was Catalina Island. I hadn’t been to Catalina in several years. So I was excited to get to explore a little bit with the kids. Trying to figure out a fun way to check out the Island as a family of nine economically… Continue reading visiting Catalina Island with kids

camping in southern California at Oceanside RV Resort

Our family recently got back from a big Southwest road trip. 17 days and 2,923 miles later, I have so much great content to share with all of you from our adventures! We started our trip in southern California staying at a great campground only a half a mile from the beach. Keep reading for… Continue reading camping in southern California at Oceanside RV Resort

Fairytale Town tips: visiting Fairytale Town in Sacramento

A few months ago I finally had a chance to take my kids to Fairytale Town in Sacramento’s William Land Park. If you’re familiar with Sacramento than you know that this is kind of a staple of childhood in the Sacramento region. I’ve heard about Fairytale Town since we moved back to California in 2012,… Continue reading Fairytale Town tips: visiting Fairytale Town in Sacramento