see these National Parks close to Phoenix

I’m back with the second installment of my blog series about National Parks near major cities. With fall weather fast approaching this is the ideal time to plan a visit to some of our desert National Parks! These are also great places to visit in the winter and crowds are often lower than the busy […]

Minnie & Friends character breakfast at the Plaza Inn

Photo Pass with Minnie included in your Plaza Inn character dining.

Before our Magic Key Passes expire there were a couple of dining experiences I wanted to enjoy as a family. We were lucky that on our last visit to the Happiest Place on Earth we got to cross two of them off our list. If you’ve got little kids then character dining is probably high […]

hotels near Disneyland: Grand Legacy at the Park review

Grand Legacy at the Park review.

I have loved sharing great hotels near Disneyland with you this year. It can be tricky trying to find the perfect place for your family to stay while you’re on vacation. Especially if you’re like me and have a large family! I’m so excited to share today’s review with you because Grand Legacy at the […]

Disney homeschool lesson: Disneyland map challenge

Learn geography at the Disney parks.

It’s been awhile since I posted a Disney-themed homeschool lesson. Since the school year has started again I figured it’s the perfect time share another one with you! This is a fun social studies or geography lesson for elementary-aged kids that focus on map skills. Plus, you don’t even need to be in the parks […]

travel budget tips with Get Away Today

Jumping for joy on the coast in SwimZip.

You’ve probably figured out by now that our family loves to travel. Did you know we like saving money more though? Well, at least my husband does, wink wink. When we’re planning our adventures we’re always trying to do it as economically as possible. Traveling as a family of eight can really add up! Today […]