Unlocking the Secret of Tarantula Sightings: Tips for a Successful Encounter in California’s Scenic Parks
October 10, 2023
We recently embarked on a unique family adventure, taking the kids up to Henry Coe State Park to witness a fascinating natural phenomenon—tarantula mating season. Yes, tarantulas—the big, hairy spiders…
Turn Your Essential Oil Diffuser into a Bubbling Cauldron
October 6, 2023
Turn Your Essential Oil Diffuser into a Bubbling Cauldron
What's great about this DIY is that you don't need much. Just an essential oil diffuser, a small plastic cauldron, and poly-fill fiber.
DIY Easy Succulent Pumpkins
September 26, 2023
DIY Easy Succulent Pumpkins
These easy succulent pumpkins stay completely intact. There is no gutting, cutting, or messiness involved.
The Best Time to Book a Summer European Vacation
September 24, 2023
The Best Time to Book a Summer European Vacation
I get a lot of questions about our family's summer European vacation. Most questions tend to be about booking and how I went about planning our vacation. One specific question…
Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Tips and Tricks
September 13, 2023
Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash Tips and Tricks
Originally posted in October of 2022, I wanted to revise and repost with updated information about our 2023 visit to the Oogie Boogie Bash. If you've been to Disney during Halloween…
Amalfi Coast: Four Splendid Days
September 2, 2023
Amalfi Coast: Four Splendid Days
The Amalfi Coast was our last stop on our 22-day European Vacation. We took the train from Rome to Naples, where we met our driver to take us from Naples…
Three Days to Roam in Rome
August 24, 2023
Three Days to Roam in Rome
Rome is one of my favorite cities anywhere in the world. I was reminded of why I loved it so much when our family spent three fantastic days there this…
Cinque Terre: Three Perfect Days
August 14, 2023
Cinque Terre: Three Perfect Days
Knowing how much I love to travel, I do not exaggerate when I say Cinque Terre is one of my favorite places to which I’ve ever traveled. I first came…
Italy with Kids: The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary
August 10, 2023
Italy with Kids: The Ultimate Two-Week Itinerary
This post contains affiliate links We spent the last 15 days of our family’s European vacation in Italy. I would have loved to have even more time in this beautiful…
Venice Must-Dos: 11 Things to Do and See
August 6, 2023
Venice Must-Dos: 11 Things to Do and See
Venice, Italy is one of the most beautiful and picturesque cities in the world. There are so many Venice Must-dos that should be experienced during a visit. Venice was our…