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Guide to Carlsbad California: Here are Awesome Things to Do
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Guide to Carlsbad California: Here are Awesome Things to Do

The Carlsbad Flower Fields hosted us. All opinions are my own. Last weekend, we headed to Carlsbad California. We’ve visited a few times in the past, so I thought it was time that I shared a guide to Carlsbad.  Carlsbad Flower Fields I’ve already visited the Carlsbad Flower Fields. However, it is definitely something I…

This is Why We Love The Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel

This is Why We Love The Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel

Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel & Spa hosted our stay. All opinions are my own. Well, when I wrote this post I didn’t assume that Disneyland and the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel and Spa would be closed! In these unprecedented times, when everything is closed and most people’s travel plans have halted, it’s still a great…

What I’m Thankful For – Thoughts from our California Road Trip
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What I’m Thankful For – Thoughts from our California Road Trip

For Thanksgiving, we bravely decided to take our two toddlers on a California road trip. We hadn’t seen most of my husband’s family in over two years since we moved to Arizona. We figured it was time to make the trek so our kids could meet their extended family. They had yet to meet their aunts and…

Goodbye California

Goodbye California

With sadness and excitement, I say, goodbye California (at least for now). Three years ago, we arrived in Irvine, California, knowing nothing about Orange County, other than what I’d seen on that Housewives show. I expected to find droves of women with pronounced plastic surgery, caked on makeup, fake lashes and expensive (slightly tacky) clothing. I…

Disneyland Halloween Time: How to Make the Most Out of Your Trip
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Disneyland Halloween Time: How to Make the Most Out of Your Trip

Disney Parks invited us to attend Disneyland Halloween Time and Oogie Boogie Bash. All opinions are my own.   It is officially Disneyland Halloween time! It is my favorite time of year at Disneyland. I do love Christmas time at Disneyland too, but there is something that feels extra special at Halloween. We were lucky…

The Important Reasons I Chose Kids Snowboarding Lessons in North Lake Tahoe
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The Important Reasons I Chose Kids Snowboarding Lessons in North Lake Tahoe

Part of our trip, including kids snowboarding lessons, was sponsored by North Lake Tahoe. All opinions are my own. All photos are courtesy of Sugar Bowl and Vinnie. Lake Tahoe Snowboarding  My kids and I are getting to experience lots of firsts this spring. Earlier this spring, we went on our first cruise and last…

Disney World vs Disneyland: Here are 8 Important Differences You Should Know
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Disney World vs Disneyland: Here are 8 Important Differences You Should Know

I received a complimentary trip to Disney World. However, this story about Disney World vs Disneyland is based on my personal experience and all opinions are my own. I live in Los Angeles, so we make trips to Disneyland happen at least a couple of times a year. It is one of my kids’ favorite…