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 […]

how to spend a romantic weekend in Carmel

Mike and I recently spend a couple of days on the California coast, just the two of us. It was our first getaway in well over a year and it was so nice to relax and unwind. We’ve been to Carmel twice before, once on our honeymoon, and once with the kids a couple of […]

visiting Lava Beds National Monument with kids

Exploring Lava Beds National Monument with kids.

This summer we finally crossed something off that’s been on our travel bucket list for awhile. Our family loves trying to see all the federal and state lands around us that we can so we knew we had to visit Lava Beds National Monument. To be honest, I wasn’t expecting much but by the time […]

best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2026

Enjoy fun rides at Knott's Soak City Waterpark.

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

Parade floats at Carnivale.

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 […]