At first, I was skeptical of our trip to Great Wolf Lodge. Most of the photos showed families with kids much older than ours. Kids who could all walk, ride inner tubes … swim. They were all having a blast, but would we? With a crawler and 2 year old? I’m here to tell you …
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Today I’m here to talk about gorgeous Orange County. I’m biased because I was born, raised, and still live in Los Angeles/Orange County but I think it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Not only is it beautiful, it is packed full of fun things to do! So today I’ve rounded …
I am a born and raised Los Angeles girl. I have always lived right on the boarder of LA and Orange County so I feel like I get the best of both worlds. Because I’ve lived here my whole life, I like to consider myself somewhat of an expert. That’s why today I’ve gathered a …
Planning a beach getaway with kids? Now that you’re a parent, the days of just throwing your bikini (or swim shorts) in a bag and hitting the shore have been replaced with a good deal of careful packing. There are many things that you need to bring that you would have never considered when hitting …
Every few months our family road trips to visit my in-laws a state away. My oldest is almost three so I can’t always bank on a long nap as our car ride entertainment and thus, have begun collecting the best (and simplest) ideas to make our road trips more enjoyable for everyone. Take a peek …
Looking for somewhere to take the family for Spring Break or summer vacation? Colorado Springs is packed with family-friendly things to do that should make it part of your traveling list. WHERE IS COLORADO SPRINGS? Colorado Springs is the second most populous city and the most extensive city in the State of Colorado. It is the principal city of …
1) Don’t put child’s name front and center. When traveling with kids, refrain from putting your child’s name prominently on their bags. This gives a stranger the opportunity to call them by name to convince an innocent child that they know them. Skip Hop Rolling Luggage is a perfect bag for the little ones to …
Who knew that it was the Official Tire Safety Week this week? Okay, put your hands down because I know you didn’t. It’s okay because I wouldn’t have known either if I hadn’t been working with Cooper Tire. I know, I know…tires aren’t really a sexy (or fun!) product, right? Well, since our families are …
Coney Island—a peninsula in southern Brooklyn, New York—is full of nostalgia for me. I grew up only a 10-minute drive from Coney Island, and I fondly remember spending afternoons at the beach there as a child. Coney Island became a bustling resort town after the Civil War. It exploded in popularity in the early 1900s …
If you are traveling to Disney World or Disneyland with young kids, it’s always a big deal to decide what stroller to bring (or not to bring!). Even me, little ole’ Baby Gizmo gal struggled with this decision 2 weeks ago when I was getting ready to hit Orlando with my three kids. A trip …
After the Disney Moms Social Media Conference last week, my family chose to extend our trip and move from The Contemporary Resort to the new Art of Animation resort for three extra days. While we had a fabulous time at The Contemporary, we were looking for a little more room and to save a little money. …
Whether you’re going on an extended vacation or a traveling family who stays at hotels often, staying at a hotel for a long period of time in tight quarters can be tough. Especially if you have children. My husband’s job requires that he travel once in awhile. Sometimes my son and I travel with him …