Disney dining reservations are a crucial part of creating a perfect Disneyland trip. We have favorite restaurants where we love to dine, so securing these Disneyland dining reservations is vital to making our Disney trip as magical as possible. Unfortunately, it isn't always easy to snag these coveted reservations, especially…
Michelle TuckerApril 11, 2024
Couscous Tabbouleh Salad This simple and delightful Eastern Mediterranean dish, is a favorite of mine, especially during the warmer seasons of spring and summer. Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgur wheat, but this version swaps out the bulgur wheat for couscous to equal, if not better, results. This year, our…
Michelle TuckerApril 5, 2024
Las Vegas is teeming with activities and attractions, and while this may be thrilling, it can also be somewhat overwhelming. In this ever-awake city, it's all too easy to feel pressed to stay on the move. This is why, during my recent Las Vegas girls' trip, we intentionally chose only…
Michelle TuckerMarch 7, 2024
Is Napa Valley family friendly? Absolutely! Below are three places in wine country that we found to be perfect for families. If you're thinking of a family vacation, Napa Valley might not be your initial choice. The famed wine country, best known for its adult-centric itinerary, is seldom on top…
Michelle TuckerFebruary 13, 2024
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 that keeps popping up is when I started booking our trip. Since I am already researching next summer's trip, I…
Michelle TuckerSeptember 24, 2023
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 to the small town of Praiano. Traffic is terrible and dangerous on the Amalfi Coast, so renting a car and…
Michelle TuckerSeptember 2, 2023
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 third stop on our 22-day European vacation. It was our first stop in Italy. I highly recommend starting any Italy…
Michelle TuckerAugust 6, 2023
You've only got 48 hours to visit London. To make things even more complicated, you're with the kids. How will you manage? Don't worry, you can still see a good amount of the city and not wear yourself out in the process. London in 48 Hours Our family only had…
Michelle TuckerJuly 22, 2023
Bucket-List Family Trip Our family recently embarked on a 26-day, bucket-list, vacation. We spent 21 days in Europe and five days in the Florida Keys on the way back home to California. We were packed with only our carry-ons, backpacks, and an optimistic sense of adventure. This was our first…
Michelle TuckerJuly 19, 2023
This post contains affiliate links When it comes to resorts, I can be picky. Even though I had read hundreds of stellar reviews about Hotel XCaret, I was still nervous about booking. My family and I tend to lean toward smaller, boutique-style, hotels and resorts. Hotel XCaret is not considered…
Michelle TuckerApril 19, 2023