A few weeks ago, Alex and I took a mother-daughter trip to Disney World. We have visited Orlando in the early fall a few times now and I can honestly say it’s a great time to visit Disney. Yes, it can be very hot and yes there is always a chance of rain but the low crowds and Halloween decor… Read More
Here’s some exciting news for anyone local: there’s a brand new Disney Junior Play Zone at the Menlo Park Mall! We visited it last week and the kids had a blast. They didn’t want to leave. Here’s why I loved it too and we’ll definitely be heading back frequently: 1. It’s a great place to get out energy: Like most… Read More
A few months ago Grammy came to watch the kids and Tom and I escaped for a Parent’s Getaway. It had been four years since we last went on vacation without the kids and the first time we left all four kids. When we went on our first Parent’s Getaway four years ago we said “we have to do this… Read More
By Lyla Gleason Having an only child can be tough for a water park getaway so we started a tradition of bringing along my daughter’s “vacation brother.” Last year we went to Sesame Place and this summer we headed off on a close-to home getaway to Great Wolf Lodge, Poconos, NY. I knew the kids would love the non-stop activities… Read More
Years ago, my brothers visited Cooperstown, NY with my parents and their baseball team. They had the best time and when they came home and told me all about it, I remember wishing I had gone too. I had to stay home for a dance team commitment and missed the trip but they had so many stories to share. Fast… Read More
By: Sarah Tucker Thank you Disney World for providing tickets and lunch for media day. All opinions are still my own. The Toy Story movies are some of my favorite ones from Disney. I love that I was a kid when they came out, but that my kids still really enjoy watching them too. I had resigned myself to trying… Read More
By: Kristy of Seven Graces Blog Heading to New York City with kids? For two years, my sister lived in the greatest city, New York. Of course we visited her as much as we could, and our first trip was also Charlotte’s first time on a plane (you can read about our flight essentials here), and it was her first… Read More
By: Sarah Tucker, Visit her blog here. Our family recently visited the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island. Amelia Island is located just off the coast of northeast Florida. It’s easy to reach and a wonderful spot for family travel. JB and I have only stayed at Ritz Carlton’s just the two of us, and have always been blown away by the service… Read More
This week the kids get out of school for the summer! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing some great family vacation and day trips spots to visit. Today, I’m starting with the NEW American Girl Place. My girls are 6 and 8 and love American Girl dolls. They started out with Bitty Babies 5 years ago when we… Read More
By: Lyla Gleason Looking for fun family activities this summer? I’m always amazed by all the things to do in Coney Island. From beaches and museums to all-day amusement park rides and family-friendly eats, Coney Island is a great day trip for the whole family. Here are some of my favorite Coney Island picks… Top 10 Things to do at… Read More