All you need to know about visiting Disneyland in October and during Halloween Time, including seasonal festivity reviews and tips & tricks.

Visiting Disneyland in the Rain? Here are rainy day tips for the Happiest Place on Earth from a Magic Key holder who loves a Disneyland rainy day.

Tips & must have items to pack for your next family vacation!

Taking your drone on a plane? Wherever you bring a drone, you need to know these important details before you travel…

The best road trip snacks for kids, including healthy snack ideas. Take a look at these easy to pack travel snacks…

Deciding between the Disneyland Hotel vs Grand Californian Hotel vs Pixar Place Hotel? I’ve stayed at all 3 Disneyland Resorts. Keep reading for my family’s full review and comparison to choose your perfect Hotel at Disneyland.

Wondering what to wear to Disney on Ice, how long the show is, and what type of characters to expect? Take a look at our Disney on Ice review

Is MagicBand+ at Disneyland worth it for you and your family? What can MagicBand+ even do? Read on for full details, review, and tips!

All the details about the Nomadik Subscription Box Reward System and if the Nomadik Points are worth the hype.

All the information you need to decide if you’ll stay at the Grand Legacy Hotel, plus a first hand experience review from a Disney mom.

Looking for a full guide to Oogie Boogie Bash at Disneyland? Here’s all you need to know and my personal review!

2023 is full of celebrations at Disneyland. Find out what’s happening when and get the full inside scoop from a Magic Key Holder family…

Deciding if you want a Super Sparrow water bottle? Check out this in depth review with pros and cons of the various options.

Banff National Park is in Alberta Canada and should be added to your top list of places to visit if you haven’t been already. In fact, it immediately turned into one of our favorite family…

We’ve tested the best camping mattresses for camping. Your sleeping pad should provide comfort, ease of inflation, and weather protection.

Choose which Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel is right for you based on cost, amenities, and proximity to the Disneyland Parks.

Prepare your family for your flight with these tips from pre-boarding all the way through to connecting flights and airport rental cars.

DISNEY GIFTS FOR MOM: This Disney Gift Guide has Christmas, birthdays, and Mother’s Day gift ideas for the perfect item mom will love.

All you need to know about Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit scavenger hunt in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort this Halloween season: prizes, photos, and locations (2024, 2023, & 2022).

Check out our reviews on the best car coolers for camping. We prioritized ice retention, enough space for food, bear resistance, and more.

Before subscribing to the Nomadik Monthly or Quarterly Box check out our review based on over 2 years of subscribing.

Check out these campsites in Joshua Tree National Park. Full campsite details and reviews to plan your next family adventure.

Take a look at these top picks of Women’s, Men’s, and Kids shoes for Disneyland and Theme Parks where comfort and support meets style…

Get all the latest details about the best Disney Parks Loungefly Backpack designs and hints as to what’s coming up next…

Use this list of family vacation ideas to jump start your brainstorming and point you in the right planning direction.

Disneyland recently announced that the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique makeovers will be reopening again this…

Over 50 tips, hacks, & info on making Disneyland with your family the best day ever. Info on essential items, rides, Genie+, characters…

If you’re looking for an adventure to get your whole family into the holiday spirit, the Wild Holidays at the Safari Park does not disappoint. Included with admission there are…

This Kids Travel Journal is perfect for pre-school & early elementary age kids to record their travel memories. It includes short journal prompts with room for writing simple words or sentences, room for…

What is Genie Plus and why is it worth (or not) worth buying? Read on to get all of your Genie Plus and Lighting Lane questions answered.

Read our review about the items received in the January 2022 Nomadik Subscription Box, including a cost vs. value analysis and more!

This list of fun Camping Activities for kids focuses on what you can do with what you already have when camping. There are so many things to bring with you when camping, that some trips you really don’t want to have to pack extra activities and games or crafts with lots of pieces that will get lost. 

Disneyland is notorious for being expensive, but is there a way to make the Happiest Place on Earth a bit more affordable for your next Family Vacation? Is there such a thing as Disneyland Cheap Vacations…

It’s no secret that theme park food tends to be smaller portions for more money, but there is a way to get Disneyland Cheap Food. Dis you know that most food in Disneyland is under $15? Let me show you…

Not sure what you really need to bring camping? You need these camping gear & essentials to get you started- plus free Camping Checklist!

The Roar and Snore San Diego Safari Park sleepover is the perfect way to camp in comfort under the stars and wake up to lions roaring at dawn!

It’s that wonderful time of the year- the kick off to the Holiday Season, the Spooky Fun for Everyone, the time for Candy and Costumes…HALLOWEEN! What better way to experience Halloween than to enjoy a Halloween themed experience at one of your favorite places? Such as the Spooktacular at SeaWorld in San Diego.

Ever think of going backpacking with your family, but don’t want to commit to being in the “middle of nowhere” with your kids without the luxuries of car camping (being able to pack your car full of stuff and parking it right next to your site as you camp in a tent)? Camping with your kids in Hermit Gulch Campground on Catalina Island is the perfect solution!

Preventing car sickness and dealing with car sickness are 2 different things. One helps you to never get sick in the first place, the other is a way to make sure the experience is as minimal as possible while quickly and efficiently cleaning up the mess. These 10 ways to manage car sickness include some preventative measures, some tricks to minimize nausea, and some tips on quick and effective clean ups. It’s a combination of years figuring out how to deal with my own motion sickness while traveling as well as dealing with the signs and cause-effects of our youngest’s car sickness.

Family friendly hike in San Diego. Check out the peaceful trail and fun elements of this kid-friendly adventure.

These Little Hiker Lessons and Hiking Tips will help boost your confidence and get your family out on the trails.

Make your vacation more magical by reading these 17 Disney books together before taking your toddler to Disneyland.

“The window is open, so is that door- I didn’t know they did that anymore…” The lyrics from Frozen’s “For the First Time in Forever” ran through my head as I watched our toddler run down Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel hallways in her Anna dress. Pure magic. Happiness. Excitement. Family togetherness. Our vacation had it all. The planning, the saving- all worth every minute and every penny. I metaphorically sat back and enjoyed the ride as I watched our plans unfold, soaking in every memory. Our girls’ first trip to Disney was a huge success.

Some people may just bring an e-book reader like a Kindle on their trips to avoid messing up the pages of their favorite books. You can also bring more books without worry of how much it weighs. 

But for those of us who prefer the physical book- especially for our little one to turn the pages and not be looking at a screen, there are ways to pack paper books without worrying about damaging them.

Pixar Pier has it all- the rides, the characters, the food, and the atmosphere. Every land in Disney California Adventure has its own feel to it, and if I had to sum up Pixar Pier in one word, I would say energy. Even the background music gives off a vibe of entertainment and fun. Don’t worry though, if you prefer to take it slow, there are plenty of areas to sit and people watch while you soak in the environment.

It wasn’t a lot of snow- in fact, the whole first stretch the snow was just beautifully off to the side, giving a sense of new excitement to our trail. But it was icy. The higher up we went, the more the icy snow covered the entire path. We were slipping around a bit in our hiking boots when we decided to stop and put on our crampons.

Maybe you’re down to go hiking, but not quite sure on what’s needed- or possible- with little ones tagging along. Hiking with kids takes just a little adjusting. Here are some things to keep in mind…

Do you ever wonder what it takes to have a tantrum free family vacation? Just one nice family photo? Just one day of no arguing and no meltdowns? It can be hard to maintain the energy needed to stay positive and keep everyone from having their grumpy negativity damper the moment. Keep Reading for 3 Strategies that can help you side-step full on grumpy grumbles and tantrums, if not prevent them all together.

This cabin is amazing. I felt like I was in an adorably decorated tree house. Each room is so put together and has a color theme without being overdone. The owner mentioned it wasn’t really designed with kids in mind as there are 2 spiral staircases (one going up to the loft, one going down to another bedroom), but we decided it was nothing that a couple of baby gates and the watchful eye couldn’t handle. The girls absolutely loved the cabin- especially the fun stairs and the piano…

Disney’s Animal Kingdom by guest author, Krysti Reif: As a mother of two preschoolers (born 15 months apart), I know that theme parks with small children can be a challenge. Yes, Disney World is an ideal family destination, but it’s already pretty confusing with multiple theme parks, conflicting show schedules, and so many different types of experiences from which to choose. Adding in small children, with the extra packing and planning involved, can make a day at Disney feel absolutely overwhelming…

La Jolla Shores San Diego Beach allows for family friendly beach fun such as splashing in the waves, building sand castles, and having a picnic on the beach. What people don’t always realize is that you can walk to tide pools and snorkel with leopard sharks. Just up the hill you can see Seals and Sea Lions and walk down into a Sea Cave. Read more for details on these opportunities and a Quick Guide for what La Jolla has to offer locals and tourists.

The trainer explained all about the routine care and enrichment as well as fun facts about the whales. Honestly, I was surprised at how different this was from previous dolphin encounters we had done. I know they are completely different animals, but you don’t realize the differences until you get up close.

Read about a weekend stay at Thornhill Broome Campground, a family friendly campground right on the beach in southern California.

A full review on Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Brunch Buffet at Storytellers Cafe in Disneyland. The food, the characters, the interaction- fun for the whole family!

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As a Star Wars fan, I was super excited for a trip to Batuu, but don’t worry- even if you aren’t a Star Wars fanatic, you will be amazed at being immersed into Star Wars…

How to find characters at Disneyland and everything you need to know about meet & greets, autographs, and photo ops.

A wonderful day at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park definitely reminded me of what I can expect on our Disneyland Trip this September. With 4 kids ages 5 and under, the adults definitely got…

I have to say, growing up in San Diego means I have gone to the formerly “Del Mar Fair” multiple times- with family, with friends, but never with a toddler let alone a SECOND time…

We had the opportunity to visit Legoland for the first time, and it was so much fun! Legoland is a wonderful mixture of Disneyland-esque, County Fair, Amusement Park, Renaissance Fair, Lego-filled atmospheres for a day…

Follow us through a day at Balboa Park

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