From its shimmering beaches to its breathtaking mountain views, Hawaii is known for its jaw-dropping landscapes. Exploring the island is definitely a must for travelers, but it can present some challenges for families with young children. Parents often find that they have to brace themselves for how their children behave throughout the trip. In one…
I received a free Portland food tour from Lost Plate in exchange for sharing my honest opinions with my readers. All opinions below are my own! I am a Portland, OR native born and raised! And yet, I had never ever been to a food cart in my life…. how is that possible?! Well, this…
I have received complimentary tickets in exchange for sharing information about Frozen at The Keller Auditorium. All opinions remain my own. Frozen: Keller Auditorium- Will You Be There?! Frozen is making an appearance at the Keller Auditorium this year from March 5th through the 22nd, and you’re going to want to have tickets! The beloved…
I was invited to Michael Jordan’s Steak House Ilani to enjoy a meal in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Have I mentioned how much I love where I live recently? Not to brag, but the Pacific North West is a breathtaking area. From waterfalls to beaches and deserts…
Spring break vacation is closer than you might think. If you’re planning a tropical vacation, you may be wondering what to pack. Should it be all shorts and tee shirts? What essentials should you bring along? Let’s take a closer look at packing for a family tropical spring break vacation. Research the Area for Clothing…
Disneyland is a wonderful place to visit. It is truly the “Happiest Place on Earth.” It can also be very hectic and a person can feel very overwhelmed at all there is to do and see there. You’re in luck because I can give you a guide to making your trip to Disneyland a great…
Walt Disney World is one of the most visited and biggest recreational resorts in the entire world. Magic Kingdom alone claims the number one spot on the world list of theme parks, bringing in 17 million visitors in 2007. Tourists flock to this magical wonderland year after year (I am one of them), contributing to…
Over Spring Break, my whole side of the family traveled from Portland, Oregon down to Cancun, Mexico. With 9 hours of flying, 4 hours of layovers, 1.5 hours by car, and a 2 hour time change- I am so surprised at how well our 3 month old did! I was making myself absolutely sick the…
Weather seems to be one of the things that can make a vacation a great one, or ruin it all together. This is especially true when you’re going on a vacation that takes place outside 99% of the time. In this case, I’m talking about Disneyland in the cold, pouring, rain. The last trip my husband and…
At first blush using the words “ruin vacation” in the same sentence title as Disney feels silly. Disney vacations are so much fun that it is hard to imagine ruining one…that is…until you do it. Even Disney World or Disneyland has pitfalls if you are not paying attention. There are plenty of things that can…