Black Friday sale on family travel

I know that pretty soon you’ll be inundated with Black Friday deals. Your inbox will be overflowing with offers from every store you’ve ever visited, and the radio airwaves will be filled with products they tell you that you just have to have. So before you’re sick to death of the words “Black Friday”, I… Continue reading Black Friday sale on family travel

Disneyland discount tickets: lock in Disneyland ticket prices now!

If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for ways to make family vacations more affordable. I mean, there’s definitely a financial reason we usually road trip instead of fly for our family vacations. You may have heard that Disneyland recently raised their ticket prices again (like they do every year around this time). So… Continue reading Disneyland discount tickets: lock in Disneyland ticket prices now!

Knott’s Hotel review

Last week I shared all about our recent visit to Knott’s Scary Farm. We had had that trip planned for a couple of months and the first thing I did was book a room at the Knott’s Hotel. Our family first stayed at the Knott’s Hotel at the end of 2019. Since then we have… Continue reading Knott’s Hotel review

Knott’s Scary Farm: everything you need to know

This blog post has been updated for 2025. Although Halloween is not my favorite holiday, I do enjoy it quite a bit. The fun and spooky decorations, pumpkin-flavored treats, and the scent of fall it the air. One of my favorite things about Halloween though? Theme parks at this time of year. Knott’s Scary Farm… Continue reading Knott’s Scary Farm: everything you need to know

why you should visit Disneyland this year

One of my favorite family travel destinations to recommend year-round is the Disneyland Resort. Yes, our family loves national parks, beaches, and mountains as well, but there’s something special about a Disney vacation! Although it always seems crowded now, there are some days that are slightly less crowded than others. It might be more crowded… Continue reading why you should visit Disneyland this year