Carnivale at California’s Great America

Our family loves theme parks and we love eating. Put those two things together and you have the festivals that some of our California theme parks are known for. Today I’m going to be sharing a fabulous New Orleans-style festival that’s in the Bay Area. There’s food, fun, and fireworks that will make you feel […]
3 tips for doing Universal Studios with a baby

This summer we became Universal Studios Hollywood passholders. My kids have been wanting to go to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter for a long time. Add the new Super Nintendo World into the mix and they were thrilled with our first visit! Mike and I hadn’t been since we were dating–which means that we […]
3 things not to miss at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer

Our family just got back from a trip to southern California. While we were there we went to Knott’s Berry Farm and their waterpark, Soak City. We had such a blast in the parks, and the bonus was staying on-site at the Knott’s Berry Farm hotel. It was a great way to spend a fun […]
Peanuts Celebration at California’s Great America

Last week during Spring Break our family got to go to one of our favorite northern California theme parks! We had the opportunity to check out the PEANUTS Celebration at California’s Great America. This event features limited edition food, activities, and décor. It was the first time being help at California’s Great America and we […]
boysenberry ice cream recipe and Boysenberry Festival tips

It’s hard to believe that a little hybrid berry could make such a major impact. Yet, who knows where California’s first theme park would be without the Boysenberry? Today I’m sharing all about what a Boysenberry is, why you should celebrate at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. Plus, I also have a homemade Boysenberry ice cream recipe […]