family vacation superlative shirts

Funny family vacation superlative shirts.

One thing I love to do on family vacations is to coordinate some of our outfits with the destination. Theme parks, national parks, it’s always fun to show our love for the place we’re visiting. Plus, it’s fun after the trip to keep wearing a little reminder of the fun we had! Today I’m sharing […]

Alaska cruise tips: glacier viewing day tips

The Aft view on a glacier viewing day might be as good as the Bow view.

The day I was most looking forward to on our Alaskan cruise was our glacier viewing day. Regardless of if your particular ship cruises in Glacier Bay National Park, or you have a scenic cruising day seeing one of the other impressive glaciers, most Alaskan cruises do have a glacier viewing day on the itinerary. […]

Alaska cruise tips: choosing the right Alaskan cruise for your family

Tips for choosing the right Alaskan cruise for your family.

This summer our family got to go on a bucket list vacation when my parents took us all on an Alaskan cruise. And before you ask—yes, my kids were just as excited about it as the adults! Even though we have traveled extensively as a family and even went on our first cruise as a […]

The Village at Palisades Tahoe review: stay in Olympic Valley

If you are planning a trip to Tahoe check out this review of The Village at Palisades Tahoe.

Our family loves visiting Tahoe year-round but especially in the summer. It’s so beautiful and such a nice escape from the summer heat. A few weeks ago I ran my first half marathon in Olympic Valley (formerly Squaw Valley) so to make race morning easier we decided to stay on-site the night before. The race […]

weekend trips from Sacramento worth the drive

What to do in Santa Cruz with kids. A toddler plays at Natural Bridges State Beach.

As a born and raised Southern Californian, it will always hold a special place in my heart. However, Northern California is truly an incredible place to live. I am so thankful to live in our little community in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Not only is it beautiful here, but we’re so close […]