Sequoia and Kings Canyon with kids: tips for visiting

The top of Moro Rock in Sequoia National Park.

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 […]

print your own postcards for kids

A young girl colors in a free postcard printable to send to friends and family.

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

Visit Knott's Berry Farm this summer.

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

You can really mail postcards and letters from the Disneyland Resort right in the park!

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 […]