Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm: the best pumpkin patch near Sacramento

Posing on a vintage John Deere tractor at Bishop's Pumpkin Farm in Wheatland, Ca.

Even though the first day of fall isn’t for another couple of weeks, I know most of you are dreaming of pumpkins. From pumpkin spice to pumpkin patches, ’tis the season–whether I like it or not. Truthfully, visiting our favorite pumpkin patch early in the season before the crowds hit is the one early fall […]

visiting Catalina Island with kids

Standing in Avalon looking at the harbor in Catalina Island. Visiting Catalina Island with kids.

On our family cruise this summer one of our ports of call was Catalina Island. I hadn’t been to Catalina in several years. So I was excited to get to explore a little bit with the kids. Trying to figure out a fun way to check out the Island as a family of nine economically […]

cruising with babies: what you need to know

Tips and things you should know about cruising with babies. Don't book a cruise until you read this!

Our family recently went on a cruise with extended family. Even though Mike and I have cruised a handful of times–and we love it–this was our first experience with our kids. At the time of our cruise, our oldest was 15, but our youngest was just two years old. Because I went in with such […]

Jellystone Park Estes Park: Rocky Mountain National Park camping

Our family's review of Jellystone Park Estes Park.

The final destination for our summer road trip before heading home was Rocky Mountain National Park. For our homebase while we explored this beautiful park was another fun Jellystone Park location. I’m so excited to share all about our stay at Jellystone Park Estes Park, just a short 10 mile drive to the national park […]

Tuacahn Amphitheatre tips: everything you need to know

Experience Broadway in the Canyon at Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins, Utah. Here are all the Tuacahn Amphitheatre tips you need to know!

Does your family love musicals? Our whole family enjoys musicals of all types so I’m really excited about sharing this post with you today. If you’re visiting southern Utah our family highly recommends a stop at Tuacahn Amphitheatre. Keep reading for all our Tuacahn Amphitheatre tips and why this place shines so much! This post […]