best tips for Knott’s Soak City 2026
If there’s one thing our whole family agrees on, it’s that water parks are crazy fun! We might even like them more than theme parks… maybe. Keep reading for all the best tips for Knott’s Soak City so you can have the most splash-tastic day ever! What? It’s totally a word. Start planning that 2026 […]
Carnivale at California’s Great America
Our family loves theme parks and we love eating. Put those two things together and you have the festivals that some of our California theme parks are known for. Today I’m going to be sharing a fabulous New Orleans-style festival that’s in the Bay Area. There’s food, fun, and fireworks that will make you feel […]
3 tips for doing Universal Studios with a baby
This summer we became Universal Studios Hollywood passholders. My kids have been wanting to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a long time. Add the new Super Nintendo World into the mix and they were thrilled with our first visit! Mike and I hadn’t been since we were dating–which means that we […]
Mazama Campground review: Crater Lake camping
A few weeks ago our family went to Crater Lake for the second time. Last time we had only been able to visit for half a day and we knew we wanted more time. This time we rented a trailer and stayed for two nights inside the national park itself. Staying inside of Crater Lake […]
facts about Disneyland you may not know
Today is the 68th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening day. I grew up in Orange County. Over the years I have seen a lot of changes to the original Disney park. From new rides, to entire new parks where parking lots once were! I am fascinated by Disneyland history and random facts. To celebrate 68 years […]