vacation

If you’ve ever thought about planning a Disney vacation, wait no longer!  Cars Land in California Adventure Park is the latest addition in a multi-year expansion of the Southern California Disneyland Resort. Mr. Walt Disney himself said, “Disneyland will never be completed…as long as t... Read More

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We were in Lake Tahoe last week celebrating the Fourth of July.  All of the adults were jumping and diving off of the dock into the shockingly freezing water.  And when I say shockingly freezing, let me hit you with the Tahoe fact that even in the summer, the water temperature average is about fif... Read More

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We have a vacation coming up, and although I am THRILLED to get out of town for awhile, I always have parental butterflies when it comes to the kids and sleep.  Most people enjoy getting some sleep while on vacation, and when your baby is standing up and screaming in the pack and play next to you, ... Read More

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Until last weekend, the last time my husband and I traveled without kids was in 2006. So, yeah. It was time. When I was pregnant with my daughter, almost five years ago, parents would tell us, “Get out of the house while you still can!” But we were (and still are) homebodies so we ignored ... Read More

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My trip to the Mexican Rivera on the Disney Wonder was outstanding. In my last Disney Wonder review, I wrote about the whole family appeal of a Disney Cruise —I covered amenities, kid-focused areas, and port adventures. I wanted to review and share what we experienced in terms of activities and e... Read More

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I’ve flown with all my babies as lap infants and here is what I’ve learned (plus a few of the things that make flying easier.) Your Survival Kit: Bottle or Breast Binkie Blanket - receiving Burp cloths 1 toy 2 Ziploc bags, one with diapers and onesies. Wipes Call Ahead You need to c... Read More

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Let’s say you don’t like a lazy river, or that water slides are passe, and your choice of secluded hot tubs is just too mainstream of a decision (this is all complete nonsense though, because you love all those things, right?) Just in case, Disney's new Aulani Resort has even more fun ready and ... Read More

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I'll admit, when I heard about Disney's new Aulani Resort and Spa on the island of Oahu in Hawaii I didn't know what to expect, and I didn't expect much (I'm a jaded traveler--I don't write The Jet Set for nothing!) What happened? I called my husband and told him that we had to figure out a way to... Read More

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A picture is worth a thousand words and it's easier to show than tell so here you go . . . The Hogwarts Express Magic! Butter Beer I don't even have words for this. The Flight of the Hippogriff Loved this ride! You can see my son in the front and my daughter in the back and all of ... Read More

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My grandmother picked out her cemetery plot herself: third tree from the left, right next to a busy highway. Why? “So you don’t have to stop, you can just wave as you’re driving by.”   Sorry grandma, we’re going to actually visit your grave on Memorial Day, like we always ... Read More

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