I am so excited to talk about one of my favorite topics today: Disneyland! I frequent Disneyland weekly, so this means I have some secret, super special tips for you to make your next trip that much better and easier! 1) You can ride in the front cab of the Monorail and drive the Mark …
Boy, do we have a treat for you today! I recently attended a holiday event at Disneyland and am so excited to share the whole inside scoop with you! Disneyland is amazing all year round, but it somehow steps it even even further during the holidays. There are so many extra fun and festive things …
It has been a big travel year for our family. When our first son was born, my husband reduced his travel for work as much as possible….but it still requires a lot of traveling. We have a two night max rule – meaning whenever possible, we don’t spend more than two nights apart. Sometimes The …
Ventura, California is a gorgeous, laid back, beach town that my family and I adore. It is the epitome of relaxation: from Farmer’s Markets to strolls on the pier, to that perfect ocean breeze that is always present, this is a great place for adults and children alike. If you’re wondering what to do in …
Today we’re talking all about the beautiful city of Santa Barbara, California. Santa Barbara is a few hours north of Los Angeles. It is a gorgeous city full of beautiful buildings, lots of character, and the best weather. There’s also, of course, plenty of entertainment and things to do there! Today I’ve rounded up some fun …
I come from a huge Disney loving family. I don’t remember my very first trip to Disneyland because I was a newborn baby. I’ve had annual passes my entire life. Now that I have my own child, we go weekly. We travel to Disneyworld in Florida every other year. It’s just our thing. Disney, we …
My family and I recently had the opportunity to visit Southern California’s Knott’s Berry Farm, known as America’s first theme park, in order to review it for Baby Gizmo. Knott’s began as a roadside berry stand and chicken restaurant in the 1920s and is now a world-famous theme park with five themed areas, a 13-acre water …
A couple weeks ago we were given the most amazing opportunity to attend the Disney Social Media Moms Conference at Disneyland in California. For those who aren’t familiar with this conference, it is an invite-only conference for moms (and a few dads) who are influential in the blogger and social media space. The host hotel for …
When The Hubbs had a business trip on Baby Brother’s 1st Birthday, we decided to make it a family affair and celebrated at the San Diego Zoo! Here are a few San Diego Zoo tips to maximize your next visit to the zoo: 1. Go Early: This is a no-brainer. The animals (the zoo animals, that …
Palm Springs, California, is a gorgeous desert oasis offering tons of fun things to do for your whole family. If you enjoy the heat, breathtaking desert scenery, and Palm Coast life, then keep reading on for things to do while you’re there. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and the water bottles, because it gets pretty …
Having grown up in Southern California, my husband has very fond memories of visiting the La Brea Tar Pits as a child. He couldn’t wait to take our twin boys there, but we’ve held off for fear that they were too young. Well, we finally decided to visit last week (the boys turn 3 in …
Thinking of visiting Long Beach, CA? Here are our five favorite family-friendly things to do there! Aquarium of the Pacific: This aquarium, open 9 am to 6 pm daily (except Christmas Day and during the weekend of the Grand Prix of Long Beach, April 11-13, 2014) is Southern California’s largest aquarium. It displays more than 11,000 …
