camping near Zion at Jellystone Park Zion

During our family’s summer road trip we went camping near Zion at the Jellystone Park Zion. We were there for five fun-filled days and nights and were definitely never bored! Our family has always loved staying at Jellystone parks (spoiler alert–I have another one from our trip to share with you) and this location was […]
camping in southern California at Oceanside RV Resort

Our family recently got back from a big Southwest road trip. 17 days and 2,923 miles later, I have so much great content to share with all of you from our adventures! We started our trip in southern California staying at a great campground only a half a mile from the beach. Keep reading for […]
girl’s camp devotional handouts

A month from now I’ll be staying in a yurt in the woods surrounded by a hoard of young women and other leaders. I’ll be a yurt leader for our church’s young woman camp–so basically a babysitter. And although my role is fairly simple, I am looking forward to leading a devotional each evening. Since […]
Fairytale Town tips: visiting Fairytale Town in Sacramento

A few months ago I finally had a chance to take my kids to Fairytale Town in Sacramento’s William Land Park. If you’re familiar with Sacramento than you know that this is kind of a staple of childhood in the Sacramento region. I’ve heard about Fairytale Town since we moved back to California in 2012, […]
tips for visiting Disneyland with a large family

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! […]