Sequoia and Kings Canyon with kids: tips for visiting

For part of our Spring Break this year we spent a couple days in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. If you’ve never been, these two national parks border each other and are operated together. The great thing is, as long as you’re visiting when Generals Highway is open (typically April through November), then you […]
Santa Cruz weekend itinerary for families

Santa Cruz is such a fun weekend getaway with kids! Check out this Santa Cruz weekend itinerary for families.
print your own postcards for kids

I don’t know about your family, but my kids love sending and receiving postcards. It must be in their genes because I loved postcards when I was a kids too. Actually, I still do! Today, I’m sharing a free file so you can print your own postcards. Whether you’re traveling or staying put, your kids […]
3 budget-friendly spring break ideas

If you know me then you probably also know that I’m always thinking about the next trip. It’s not unusual for our “bigger” trips (Spring Break, summer road trips) to be planned a year in advance. However, I know that’s not necessarily how other people plan their family vacations. So if your Spring Break travel […]
Disneyland hidden gems and fun facts

Whether you consider yourself a Disneyland expert, or you’re a newbie hoping to learn everything you can, this post is for you! In celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary I’m sharing some Disneyland hidden gems and fun facts. These tidbits will be fun to look for on your next trip, or keep your family and friends […]