traveling the Oregon coast with kids

Sometimes things don’t go as planned. And sometimes when that happens things actually turn out even better than you were hoping for. That’s kind of what happened last summer. Amidst all the craziness of bureaucratic shutdowns and stringent guidelines our family trip got canceled just two weeks before our departure. We’d been planning our daughter’s… Continue reading traveling the Oregon coast with kids

the best family hikes with Good Thins at Raley’s

I love where we live. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains we are surrounded by miles and miles of hiking trails. Our family enjoys exploring new trails together and over the past year spending time outdoors has become even more important. Some people are surprised to find that we regularly hike with… Continue reading the best family hikes with Good Thins at Raley’s

vacation condos in Carlsbad at Grand Pacific Palisades

We recently had a spring vacation to the beach down in Carlsbad, California. It was just what the doctor ordered with plenty of sunshine, fresh air, and catching up with friends and family who live in the area. We visited the beach, swam in the pool, and soaked up maybe too much sun. One of… Continue reading vacation condos in Carlsbad at Grand Pacific Palisades

doing Disney with a toddler the right way

Growing up in Southern California only 30 minutes away from The Happiest Place on Earth means that I went a lot. I went with family, with friends, and even with a young girl that I babysat for awhile. Then when I got older and had a family of my own Mike and I were able… Continue reading doing Disney with a toddler the right way

why you should travel with kids while they’re still young

If you’re a parent or student in the U.S. then Spring Break has already happened or is happening soon. I think a lot of us parents have a little bit of PTSD about it. After all, remember what happened when our kids came home for last Spring Break? It lasted over a year!! I think… Continue reading why you should travel with kids while they’re still young