the real cost of cruising–what’s included and what’s not

Sitting on a beach in Mexico in front of a Carnival cruise ship thinking about what a great deal cruises are!

Ahoy! Warmer weather is upon us and with it comes the promise of spring, which of course means Spring Break adventures! Did you know that spring is actually one of the best times to go on a cruise? As long as you book outside of the busy Spring Break weeks, you can often find great […]

SoCal media conference: the Magical Media Retreat

Attendees of the SoCal Media Conference, the Magical Media Retreat 2024.

We just wrapped up our third annual Magical Media Retreat in Anaheim. This SoCal media conference is always such a fun weekend, but so much hard work goes into making sure that it goes smoothly! Have you ever thought about becoming a blogger or online content creator? Do you need help marketing your small business? […]

hotels near Disneyland: Sheraton Park Hotel review

The pool area at the Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort.

If you’re planning a family trip to Disneyland then you need a great, family-friendly hotel to stay at. Our family has stayed at several hotels near Disneyland over the years and I know how hard it can be to pick one! There are so many factors to consider when choosing a hotel for your family. Today […]

ride the River Fox Train Easter egg express

Hunt for Easter eggs during the Easter Egg Express River Fox train ride.

Can you believe that Easter is only a few weeks away? With it being at the end of March this year it really snuck up on me. Wasn’t it just Christmas?! It seems crazy to think that last year at this time I was super pregnant with baby #7 and we were boarding the Easter […]

what to do in Moab with kids

Visit Moab with kids if your family loves hiking.

Moab, Utah is located in southeastern Utah, roughly 50 miles from the Colorado state border. It’s a beautiful desert community along the Colorado River with towering red rocks standing sentinel. There is so much to see and do, especially if you’re visiting Moab with kids! Our family loved our recent trip there and can’t wait […]