Disneyland days have always been magical for our family. Celebrating a birthday at Disneyland is something everyone should try to experience. After my daughter’s third birthday, we decided to start celebrating the kids’ birthdays at The Happiest Place on Earth in lieu of throwing big birthday parties. My son’s birthday is close to Halloween and […]
Travel
Travel Hacks: Mastering Long Flights with Kids
Creating the Ultimate Travel Backpack for Kids
When we were getting ready to travel to Hawaii, I set off to create the ultimate travel backpack for my kids. My plan was to have essentially everything they needed to keep busy on the plane in this backpack because let’s face it, electronic tablets only keep them entertained for so long. I am happy […]
Gluten-Free at Disneyland
A few weeks before we went to Disneyland, I learned from my doctor that I had some food allergies and specifically needed to avoid gluten. My gut reaction (sorry bad mom joke!) was to panic. Don’t get me wrong, eating gluten-free is much easier since many brands offer grain-free alternatives AND people understand the severity […]
Ski Lessons for Kids: Why they are a Must!
Planning a family ski trip? If your kids are interested in skiing or snowboarding, I strongly suggest signing them up for lessons. Last spring, we planned an awesome spring skiing trip to Northstar California. Full disclosure: I am now an ambassador for Northstar, but (as always) the opinions I express are my own! When planning […]