Growing up, Disney World was always out of reach for my family — it was just waaaay too expensive. The first time I stepped foot in Magic Kingdom, I was 19 years old, visiting with my boyfriend Will (now my husband — yes, it was that magical, haha). I had technically “won” a free 3-day…
When it comes to family travel, I’ve always preferred a good VrBO or Airbnb over a hotel room. With kids in tow, a kitchen and washer & dryer can be invaluable on vacation. But vacation rentals aren’t super “points-friendly” like hotels. So over the years, I’ve learned some unconventional ways you can cut costs on…
My husband and I, along with our 1 and 2 year old, spent 8 days road-tripping through California & the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in September. We began our vacation in South Lake Tahoe, California, before heading down to Yosemite. Indeed, three days is a sufficient amount of time to see most of the highlights…
The best thing about Lake Tahoe is, unlike many ski towns, there are tons of activities that can be enjoyed All Year Round. In the Summer, you can hit the beach and go swimming, kayaking, and paddle-boarding on the lake. In the Winter there’s skiing, snowboarding, & snowshoeing. And in the shoulder seasons, there are…
Our family of 4 visited Southern California in February. San Diego is an incredibly family friendly city. When you search for things to do in San Diego with kids, the more prominent attractions include SeaWorld, Belmont Amusement Park, Disneyland, Universal Studios, and Legoland. All great options but they also tend to max out your travel…
You might say we are a “zoo” family. It’s ridiculous the amount of times we have been to our local zoo since the kids were born. My husband has always been an animal-lover. And having a 1 year old daughter and 2 year old son, now gives us the excuse to want to check out…
In April, my husband and I decided to put our Southwest Airline Companion Pass to good use. We flew to LA to check off a major bucket list item of mine, the California Highway 1 coastal drive from L.A. to San Francisco. I was about 14 weeks pregnant with our first child. It just so…