Napili Kai Beach Resort
While we still travel to new places whenever we get the chance, there is just something magical about Napili Bay, on the west coast of Maui, that keeps drawing us back like the tides at sunset. Napili Bay is a little, unspoiled, corner of paradise, free of high-rise mega resorts, crowds, and the chaos from which we came to Hawaii to escape. Read the Article »
Grow Your Own Plumeria
Plumeria is one of my favorite tropical flowers. You can find plumeria trees blooming all over the Hawaiian islands. It’s a simple, yet elegant flower that emits the sweetest of aromas. I was ecstatic when I first learned that I can grow my very own plumeria tree from just a cutting. I made it a mission of mine to collect a variety of cuttings before heading back home from Maui. Read the Article »
Tenaya Lodge Explorer Cabins
While much of the Bay area heads up to Lake Tahoe each winter, our family opts to spend our time in the snow a little farther south in beautiful Yosemite. Two miles outside of the park’s south entrance lay one of our favorite wintertime resorts, Tenaya Lodge. We recently visited the lodge — knocking out our fourth, annual winter trip to Yosemite. Read the Article »
Droid Depot in Disneyland
I don’t know if it was the excitement of being in the new Galaxy’s Edge or maybe the cocktail I just consumed at Oga’s Cantina, but much to my kids’ delight we ended up in the Droid Depot building custom, remote control droids. Read the Article »
The French Chef... or Something
I lover to cook. I love to have fun. I really love to embarrass my son. So, I never miss the chance to do all three at once, given the chance. This is just a little moment of madness to make my son laugh while I cook dinner. As you can see, I am clearly a master chef! While I do have fun, what I make is yummy. You can check out my recipes in the “eats” section. View My Recipes »
Musee Mecanique
If you are in San Francisco and are looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with the kids, I have got the place for you. Right at the end of Taylor street at Pier 45 on Fishermans’ Wharf is a unique little family owned museum which is as fun as it is interesting. The Musee Mecanique is an antique coin operated penny arcade. Read the Article »
Succulent Wall
I love Succulents. The temperate climate here in California is the perfect weather for them. I have lots of them planted around the house. They look great in their pots and planted in the ground, but when I saw a beautiful succulent wall at a local restaurant, I knew I wanted something similar to it for my home. Read the Article »
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I live for these little moments. It would be great though if time could just slow down a little bit.
I get very nostalgic whenever we head down to Disneyland. We’ve been coming since the kids were babies and every time we go it brings back sweet memories. I’ve already warned my kids that they better continue make the trip with me, even when they’re adults! 😂
If you are wondering, I do have our scrunchies linked in my bio and on my LTK. Aren’t they the cutest! https://liketk.it/4iQqD #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife❤️ #nostalgia #littlemoments #disneymom #disneyfamily #disneyfam #disneylandresort #disneylandcalifornia #itsasmallworld #scrunchie #disneystyle #ltkfashion #ltkfamily @shop.ltk @disneyland @disneyparks @disneyfamily #disneymagicmoments
Sep 21
Who else could use a little “dolce far niente?” This looks a whole lot better than the school drop off line that I’m currently in right now! #dolcefarniente #cinqueterre #cinqueterreitaly #vernazza #italy #italytravel #italytrip #familytravels #travelingwithkids #beautifuldestinations #beautifulplaces #sweetnessofdoingnothing #momlife #mombreak #mommentalbreak #stayingblonde #europetravel #travelinspiration
Sep 18
Nothing gets me in the mood more for Halloween than visiting Disneyland during this time of the year! Are you ready to jump straight into Halloween or do you just want to enjoy a little fall first? My kids are begging me to put up the Halloween decorations this weekend. I think I am going to try to hold out for one more week! #disneylandhalloween #pumpkinmickey #disneylandcalifornia #disneyfamily #halloweentime #halloweenready #disneymagicmoments #momlifebestlife #momof2 #momofteensandtweens #momofboth
Sep 16
We all had so much fun at the Oogie Boogie Bash. I have more about it including tips and tricks to make the most of the night right now on stayingblonde. Link in bio. #oogieboogiebash #disneylandhalloween #californiaadventure #disneyfamily #disneyvillains #villainsgrove #evilstepsisters #disneylandcalifornia #familytravels #travelingwithkids #familytime #familygoals #disneymagicmoments #oogieboogie #oogieboogiebash2023
Sep 14
Have you ever loved a piece of clothing so much that you bought it in different colors? That is me and this swimsuit top!
I originally bought it in the cream for our Europe trip. I ended up loving it and wore it so much that I bought it in black as well. It is probably the most comfortable bikini top I’ve ever owned. It also looks really cute under a button up shirt.
I almost can’t believe that it’s mid September and I’m still getting wear out of it. We spent the weekend at Disneyland. Since it was hot we took advantage of the pool before we had to get into our costumes for the Oogie Boogie Bash. I can’t wait to tell you all about it!
I have my suit linked here https://liketk.it/4izSZ and in the link in my bio. #montceswim #grandcalifornianhotel #whatiweartoday #swimsuits #bikini #bikinitop #fashionover40 #endlesssummer #comfortablefashion #styleover40 #ltkswim @shop.ltk #travelstyle
Sep 13
What’s your favorite way to travel? I think mine is train. I actually loved traveling by train while we were in Italy. I do wish I enjoyed flying more. I just get so much anxiety when we fly. Still totally worth it though! Have a great weekend! #travel #travelingwithkids #familytravel #funny #italytravel #amalficoast #cinqueterre #rome #traintravel #europetravel #europetravels #travelingwithkids #wasteoftime
Sep 8
I’ve decided that mentally I’m going to be here today.
Does anyone else feel like they just can’t get their shit together lately? Since we started school a few weeks ago, I feel like I’m always a few steps behind. It doesn’t help that we’ve already had a couple IEP meetings, and my daughter is currently home sick.
We are actually supposed to be leaving to go to Disney soon and I can’t even wrap my head around getting ready for that. Normally I always have my shit together for a Disney trip, but I can’t even get that together. Anyone else feeling like this and want to mentally join me here in Cinque Terre? There’s plenty of room on the step. 😂 #momlife #momlifebelike #cinqueterre #wishfulthinking #iepmom #italytravel #vernazza #StayingBlonde
Sep 7
I figured that I needed to post a good summer wrap up reel since today is the last “unofficial” day of summer. This summer is going to be hard to beat. Maybe I should already start planning for next summer! Happy Labor Day. #summertrip #summertravels #europesummer #europetravels #familytravels #familytravel #travelingwithkids #italytravel #paris #venice #rome #london #cinqueterre #amalficoast
Sep 4
Best day ever! If you’re ever on the Amalfi Coast, do yourself a favor and book a boat tour. It’s seriously the best way to visit the Almafi coast. I have the link to Frankie Boat Tours in my bio. #amalficoast #amalficoastboattour #frankieboatours #positano #amalfi #praiano #italytravel #familytravels #travelingwithkids #europetravel #summertrip @frankieboatours
Sep 2
Today was a big travel day. We were on our way to the Amalfi Coast. Before getting to the small town of Praiano, we stopped in Pompeii to tour the sites. You can find our entire Italy itinerary, complete with links to our transportation and where we stayed in the link in my bio. #amalficoast #pompeii #travelstories #travelstory #praiano #positano #amalfi #familytravels #travelingwithkids #italytravel #europetravel #europesummer #italysummer #wanderlust
Aug 31
This just scratches the surface of things to do in Rome. There is just so much to see and do in the eternal city. I have the full list up on Staying Blonde right now. Link in bio. #romeitaly #rome #rometips #italytravel #italy #italytips #travelrome #colosseum #colosseo #pantheon #travelwithme #mouthoftruth #piazzanavona #trevifountain #vatican #stpetersbasilica #romanforum #palatinehill #trastevere #trastevereroma #familytravel #travelblogger #wanderlust #europetravel #romecity
Aug 29
Another fantastic day in Rome. Although isn’t every day in Rome fantastic? I really liked having so many of our activities planned in advanced. It was nice never having to stand in any of the long lines. I have our whole Rome itinerary up on the blog now, complete with links to sites and activities. Link in bio. #rome #romeitaly #familytravel #travelingwithkids #wanderlust #travelstories #rometravel #italytravel #italytravels #colosseo #colosseum #mouthoftruth #trastevere #romanforum #travelstory #europetravel
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Aug 28
