Hidden Falls Regional Park: guide from a California mom

As a born and raised Californian I can say that I’ve seen my fair share of the state. I’ve swam at many beaches and played in many parks. I’ve seen giant Redwoods on the coast and ridden most of the roller coasters in our state. Camping on the beach, walking though lava tubes, and snowboarding down […]

the pros and cons of cruising

Pros and Cons cruising, Royal Caribbean, FlowRider

Today I’m sharing some more about our Caribbean cruise that we went on last month. All the good, the bad, and the ugly. Okay, let’s get real, there was no bad or ugly. However, like anything in life, there are pros and cons of cruising. So whether you’re on the fence about going or have been […]

cruising in style: tips for formal night on a cruise

Tips for formal night on a cruise.

In case you missed this post, my husband and I just got back from an early 10 year anniversary cruise. This was my third cruise and my second time cruising with Royal Caribbean. I am pleased to report that the biggest ship in the world did not disappoint! One of my favorite things about going on a […]

traveling without kids: tips for making it possible

Tips for traveling without kids.

As I’ve mentioned a time or two (or twelve), my husband and I are going on a cruise at the end of this month. I am currently neck-deep in last-minute preparations before we leave. Any parent will tell you that preparing to go on a trip is a lot of work and this one is […]

DIY framed travel map

DIY framed travel map

I am so excited about today’s post y’all. You know how much I love national parks, and I also love recording our family travel memories. This tutorial for making a DIY framed map is a great way to remember your travels, but also add some meaningful decor to your home. This post is in collaboration […]