I just got back from an incredible weekend in LA for the press junket for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. We started the weekend off by going to Disneyland for the Festival of Holidays. I have been there a couple times before, and I have to tell you, that this is my favorite!!! Everywhere you look it is decked out with beautiful Christmas decor. Not only the Christmas decorations have me running to the entrance to see how amazing it looks - but also the fact that they have updated the Star Tours - The ...
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Fighting The Dark Side in LA during the Star Wars #TheLastJediEvent
I have some *breaking* news to share with you that I have been keeping a secret for a few weeks and it has been killing me...lol...I am going to LA this weekend for the #TheLastJediEvent!!! I am literally sitting in the airport as I type this waiting to catch my flight. I can't tell you how excited I am about this! We are hitting Disneyland for some crazy fun, interviewing the talent from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and We are spending time at Disneyland so we can check out the updated Star ...
La Jolla Cove in San Diego
While I was in San Diego for PBS Kids at the PBS Annual Meeting, I was able to visit La Jolla Cove. I have wanted to go there for a long time, but I have only been to San Diego once in the last 25 years and we just weren’t able to make it happen last time I was there. I was NOT disappointed! What a great stop. If you are in San Diego (area) this is a MUST-SEE stop! You can walk out on the beach, stay up on the sidewalks, or go down on the rocks. Any place you chose, you will have a great v ...
Universal Studios Hollywood Review
Our family of six took a two week road trip from Utah to Southern California and back again. We want to share our journey with you and what we learned. To read about all of the adventures we had on our California Spring Break trip, click here. Universal Studios is as great as I remember it when I went over 15 years ago (gasp, I can’t believe it has been that long). They have more (new) fun rides and attractions, and they have updated their shows to match the technology. We started out on the S ...
Taking my family to SeaWorld San Diego for the first time
Our family of six took a two week road trip from Utah to Southern California and back again. We want to share our journey with you and what we learned. To read about all of the adventures we had on our California Spring Break trip, click here. I have been fascinated by the sea from a young age when my parents took me to California for the first time at around the age of 5. What an experience. I don't remember much about that trip but I do remember the star fish, the whales, and dolphins at S ...
Starline Tours Review {Hollywood Tour}
Our family of six took a two week road trip from Utah to Southern California and back again. We want to share our journey with you and what we learned. To read about all of the adventures we had on our California Spring Break trip, click here. As part of our big family vacation to California, I wanted to take my family on a tour of Hollywood. I was able to see a little part of it when I went to LA for the Thor: The Dark World Red Carpet Premiere last year, and so I thought it would be fun to ...
The one thing you never think to add to your child’s travel bags
Traveling with kids. ... There are alot of words that come to mind when I think about this (like loud, whiny, fighting, complaints of always being hungry, thirsty; or having to go potty... just to name a few). I provide what I like to call distractions to keep them entertained and preoccupied until they either fall asleep or we get there. We have coloring books, games, crafts, and other things but what to do when they go through all of it, or it is/gets dark? That is where their Ki ...
Disneyland Resort ~ The Happiest Place on Earth
We are going to take our kids to Disneyland for the first time and I can't tell you how excited they are. We will be spending four wonderful adventure filled days there and I can honestly say I wish it were longer. The few times I have been able to go, it was a fun and memorable experience and I can't wait to share that with my kids. Explore 8 exciting lands that bring to life Disney and Pixar stories and characters through amazing attractions, entertainment and dining! The 2 most recent ...
LEGOLAND® California Resort
Another stop we are looking forward to making on our family vacation is LEGOLAND® California Resort. We have never been there so we are really excited about visiting the park. All of our kids love LEGO's and of course they have all scoped out the park map and argued over what ride we will go on first. My son won with the Pirate Shores. It is going to be a fun day, and I am excited to see everything made out of LEGO's! They are running an awesome promotion right now. You can get 5 days for ...
SeaWorld® San Diego – 50th Celebration
I have been fascinated by the sea from a young age when my parents took me to SeaWorld® San Diego for the first time at around the age of 5. What an experience. I don't remember much about that trip but I do remember the star fish, the whales, and dolphins at SeaWorld® San Diego and the tea cups at Disneyland. Here are some fun insider tips: Stop by the animals displays around feeding times. It is a great way to really see the animals up close. Meet with an animal trainer behind the ...
