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May 22, 2013

Travel: Disneyland for the Holidays

Disneyland

This holiday season, especially in wake of such a terrible tragedy at Sandy Hook, many of us are stopping to reflect on what the holidays are really about. It isn't really the gifts that matter. Time spent with your family is priceless. Memories you make together can never be taken away from … [Read more...]

Travel – Legoland, CA with a Baby

Legoland California

Legoland is my kids' happy place. They'd rather go there than any other place in the world. When we moved away from San Diego in 2011 they were not happy with us. They didn't really care that they were leaving the beach (which is my happy place) or the year round sun -- they wanted to stay near … [Read more...]

The Legoland Hotel is Coming Soon

Legoland Hotel

My family has made some wonderful memories at Legoland California, and now that we've moved out of state, it's the thing my kids miss the most. Since we have a bit more travel time to visit Legoland now that we don't live just down the street, my kids are anxiously watching as the Legoland Hotel … [Read more...]

A Quick Escape – Zermatt Resort in Midway, Utah

Cheese Sauce

Since moving back to Utah, I’ve been making a conscious effort to stop avoiding one of the most beautiful physical features in the area – the winding canyons, thick with aspen trees. You’re probably wondering why I would want to avoid something so beautiful. The sad fact is, I’ve let fear … [Read more...]

Ending the Road Trip Blues

familyroadtrip

It’s that time of year: Spring and Easter vacations, sunny weekends, and all of us itching to get out and go somewhere pleasant. However, pleasant road trips with families sounds a bit like a contradiction in terms sometimes. I mean, what’s fun about hearing your kids fight for hours on end all … [Read more...]