vacation condos in Carlsbad at Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort.

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 […]

doing Disney with a toddler the right way

Carsland at California Adventure

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 […]

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

Siblings at the airport.

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 […]

stay at a family friendly hotel in Reno

Family friendly hotel in downtown Reno at Whitney Peak Hotel.

Sometimes we don’t have to look very far to find an adventure. Honestly, the little weekend getaways we enjoy as a family are some of the most fun. They tend to be more laid back and don’t require as much planning on my part! A couple of weekends ago we went away to Reno for […]

travel gift guide for every age that loves to get away

JetKids BedBox on the runway.

After sharing our most recent trip this weekend something was confirmed that I had long suspected–y’all are ready to travel again! With cases lowering in most areas and warmer weather around the corner a lot of us are feeling the travel bug. With the hope of new adventures on the horizon and Spring Break coming […]