Today is the 68th anniversary of Disneyland’s opening day. I grew up in Orange County. Over the years I have seen a lot of changes to the original Disney park. From new rides, to entire new parks where parking lots once were! I am fascinated by Disneyland history and random facts. To celebrate 68 years […]
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3 things not to miss at Knott’s Berry Farm this summer
Our family just got back from a trip to southern California. While we were there we went to Knott’s Berry Farm and their waterpark, Soak City. We had such a blast in the parks, and the bonus was staying on-site at the Knott’s Berry Farm hotel. It was a great way to spend a fun […]
best vacations for couples in the western US
Today Mike and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary! 16 years ago we got married in Newport Beach, California and we’ve been having adventures together ever since. We started growing our (not so little) family just a few years after we got married. However, even after we had kids we still have tried to make […]
6 tips for traveling while pregnant
Over the years I’ve traveled a lot. Maybe not big, expensive trips, but lots of road trips with the family. And since I’ve had seven kids in 13 years, it’s not unusual for me to be pregnant while traveling. It seems that with our chaotic lives during this last pregnancy especially, I logged a lot […]
nature-inspired felt garland for a baby nursery
During this pregnancy I’ve been drawn to all things National Park and nature. I can’t wait to share all the little baby items I’ve accumulated with you. But, today I’m excited to share a nature-inspired felt garland that I made for the baby’s nursery. Make sure you stick around to the end of the post […]