There’s nothing quite like the magic of Disneyland. However, experiencing it with a large family adds a whole new level of excitement… and chaos. Whether you’re traveling with your big crew of kids, tagging along with extended family, or planning a multi-generational trip, there are definitely a few extra logistics to consider. But don’t worry!… Continue reading tips for visiting Disneyland with a large family
A couple weeks ago my recently-turned five year old daughter had her very first friend birthday party. She had been looking forward to her big day for months and honestly–so had I. This vintage Disneyland birthday party was so fun to pull together. Plus, it gave us that little dose of Disney magic that we… Continue reading vintage Disneyland birthday party at home
Our family has been to Yosemite National Park many times. From roughing it in a tent, to living the spa life, we’ve experienced a wide-range of accommodations. Just a few weeks ago, during Spring Break, we finally took our travel trailer (our Mobile Dojo Casa House) to one of our favorite national parks. At 33… Continue reading camping near Yosemite at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes
Our family loves Yosemite and although there are a lot of different areas of the park to explore, Yosemite Valley is a personal and crowd favorite. My husband and I recently visited Yosemite Valley in winter to view the famous Yosemite Firefalls phenomenon. Yosemite is on a reservation system on weekends during this time to… Continue reading Yosemite Valley Lodge review: staying in Yosemite Valley
On a recent trip to the Grand Canyon my daughter stopped me as I was about to leave the motel room with our dog–“I’ll go with you!” She had been looking forward to staring up at the night sky all day long. We walked out into the quiet chill and wandered away from the dim… Continue reading 6 best dark sky parks in the western U.S. for families
