There are shows out there that you see to make you question things, some to take you to another time or place and some that are an evening of fun and entertainment. I personally like to see all types of shows, but when a show gives me a combination of these and dazzles me then I know I need to share it, and Kinky Boots on Broadway did just that. This Tony Award winning … [Read more...]
Scrabble to Go -Review
Who doesn't love a good game of scrabble? I've found myself sharing laughs, words, and challenges while playing this game. What if I told you there's a way to travel and play, without losing words or letters and it's small enough to fit in a backpack? Crazy, but today I'm reviewing Scrabble to Go and why it's worth the price. I say price because this game really is … [Read more...]
King Arthur Carrousel – Disneyland
A carousel is not only an enjoyable ride for all, but it's also history, and today I'm focusing in on one of the most famous, the King Arthur Carrousel in Frontiertown at Disneyland. It was a merry-go-round in Griffith Park that gave Walt Disney the idea to open Disneyland, a place where children and parents could ride rides together, and from there the journey … [Read more...]
Disneyland Fun Facts & Tips
Celebrating 60 years is a big deal and getting the chance to visit Disneyland for their Diamond Celebration was truly a magical trip. I really wanted to get the most out of my one day at the park and decided to find some fun facts and special sights throughout to make it even more fun while waiting in lines and walking around. To start Disneyland opened it's gates … [Read more...]
Disneyland Photo Pass
When you decide to take your family on a big vacation taking pictures to capture the memories and fun is key. When you go to Disneyland they have a service to help record those magical memories and it's called Photo Pass. If you've been to Disney World you're probably thinking isn't it called Memory Maker? Well it's a little different (see what I think of Memory Maker). … [Read more...]
Frontier Town Western Theme Park
Have you ever wanted to go back to the Wild West? Sit in a saloon and watch the Can-Can show, ride a stage coach or mine for gold? These are just some of the things you'll get to do at Frontier Town Western Theme Park in Ocean City, MD. This was our 2nd time going the park. We camp at Frontier Town and had so much fun last year we decided to do it again this year. Of course … [Read more...]
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
If there's one thing I can tell you for certain; if I see a sign for a carousel or merry-go-round I have to investigate and that's how I came about the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round in California. When visiting family we had a few moments to kill before Travel Town opened, so we decided to drive around Griffith Park. We know it has a lot to see and when I saw a … [Read more...]
Travel Town Museum
There's something special about trains that children of all ages adore and if you're in near Griffith Park in California then you have to visit Travel Town Museum. Let me start by saying this is a FREE place to go with the kids, and this was actually my second time visiting with the kids. It's just the perfect way to spend a morning or afternoon exploring. Walking around and … [Read more...]
Tips for a Backyard Campout
It's summer and my family makes a point to have a backyard camping experience every year. So i thought I would pull together some backyard camping tips and supplies that make it a great adventure. I know you're just in the backyard, but we really try to make a point that we're really camping. We set up the tent, have s'mores and treat the evening like we were in the … [Read more...]
eBags Packing Cubes
We're a traveling family and this summer we've got lots of trips planned, and I'm so glad I learned about eBags packing cubes to keep us organized and ready to go because it really does make traveling a little easier. When I first saw the cubes at the MomTrends Travel event I was intrigued. We're a family of 4 and we typically travel with 2 suitcases. One is for the kids … [Read more...]