dare to dream with Disney on Ice

Disney on Ice. Dare to Dream. Moana.

This post is in collaboration with Feld Entertainment. My family and I have been invited to opening night of Disney on Ice presents Dare to Dream at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. Production images courtesy of Disney on Ice and Feld Entertainment. All thoughts expressed are my own. When I was a little girl […]

The Kid Who Would Be King: a family review

The Kid Who Would Be King. Movie Review. Family Movie.

My family and I received tickets to an advance screening of 20th Century Fox’s The Kid Who Would Be King. All opinions are our own! Some lessons stick with us through the years. When I was in seventh grade social studies we did a unit on the middle ages. Honestly, I don’t remember much of […]

25+ rainy day activities kids will love

Rainy day activities. Rainy day activities for kids. Fun Things to do inside when it rains.

Recently my kids were having a playdate that they had been looking forward to for awhile. My go-to suggestion for playdates is always the same–go outside. So I was slightly panicked when the day arrived and it was raining. In our small house which rainy day activities would be able to entertain that many kids? […]

the ultimate last minute gift guide

Last minute gift ideas for kids. Gift guide. Last minute gifts.

It happens to all of us no matter how well we feel like we’ve planned. I’m talking about the struggle to find the perfect gift. That struggle can turn even the most prepared of us into a last-minute gifter. It’s usually pretty easy to tell when we’ve been the victim of a last minute gift. […]

your guide to stay and play in Carlsbad, California

Where to stay in Carlsbad, California. Family-friendly hotels in Carlsbad. Great pools in Carlsbad.

I love traveling with my family–no really, I’m not being sarcastic. Things can get kind of crazy with five kids in tow but something magical happens when we travel together. You know what I don’t love though? Planning for the trip. In theory I feel like the planning aspect is something that I should love. […]