print your own postcards for kids

A young girl colors in a free postcard printable to send to friends and family.

I don’t know about your family, but my kids love sending and receiving postcards. It must be in their genes because I loved postcards when I was a kids too. Actually, I still do! Today, I’m sharing a free file so you can print your own postcards. Whether you’re traveling or staying put, your kids […]

3 budget-friendly spring break ideas

Visit Knott's Berry Farm this summer.

If you know me then you probably also know that I’m always thinking about the next trip. It’s not unusual for our “bigger” trips (Spring Break, summer road trips) to be planned a year in advance. However, I know that’s not necessarily how other people plan their family vacations. So if your Spring Break travel […]

Disneyland hidden gems and fun facts

You can really mail postcards and letters from the Disneyland Resort right in the park!

Whether you consider yourself a Disneyland expert, or you’re a newbie hoping to learn everything you can, this post is for you! In celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary I’m sharing some Disneyland hidden gems and fun facts. These tidbits will be fun to look for on your next trip, or keep your family and friends […]

is Disneyland worth it for families?

A family posing for a picture at Disney California Adventure Park.

With the rising costs of everything–especially travel–it’s understandable that some expenses just won’t make the cut. Disneyland has long been a travel experience that families have had to budget carefully for, and that’s not changing anytime soon. Deciding if a trip to Disneyland is worth it for your family will depend on a number of […]

hotels near Disneyland: Element by Westin review

Element by Westin Anaheim Resort Convention Center review.

It’s been awhile since I shared a hotel near Disneyland so I’m excited for this Element by Westin review today! We stayed at this family-friendly hotel over the New Year holiday when we visited Knott’s Berry Farm. It’s location is ideal for any Orange County family vacation, and it’s got lots of other great perks […]