This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias My husband and I have been planning our summer vacation for 2017. We keep going back and forth if we want to take a road trip or fly next summer to San Diego. We've made our list of pros and cons, and we still can't seem to decide. If we get there sooner, we have more time with family on the beach. If we take our time, we can build road trip … [Read more...]
Fall Travel with Kids? Check Out SmartGames Travel Games!
Any fall travel plans? We are, of course, trying to find a last minute location for Thanksgiving. It's been a busy summer and fall so far, and we haven't planned well. But, we love going away for a multi-generational trip over Thanksgiving, so I'll keep you updated. We're always looking for great travel games for the kids. We recently became familiar with a great company, SmartGames, and when I saw that they offered travel games, I knew I wanted to check them out. Fit the ice around the … [Read more...]
Best Hotels in Buena Park, CA
This is a sponsored travel post with hoteltravel. All opinions are mine alone. This summer we visited Buena Park, CA and had a great time. We used points to stay in a local hotel for free. Unfortunately, all those points are gone. So the next time we visit Buena Park we will have to find the best hotel deal that we can. When I travel with my kids, I like to stay in top-rated hotels that are affordable. This week, I've learned about a new website: hoteltravel.com and I am so glad that I … [Read more...]
Why You Should Take the Kids to Wenatchee, WA
Our family took a great road trip this month to Wenatchee WA. Just three hours away from our home, Wenatchee was such a fun two-night trip that we cannot wait to do it again next summer. We had every intention of enjoying the famous Eastern Washington heat, and were very surprised by a cooler second and third day in Wenatchee. But, we didn't let it deter us. In fact, a cooler day was great for the sight seeing and attractions we visited. During our two night stay in Wenatchee, WA, we … [Read more...]
Canoe Journey 2016: Paddle to Nisqually
A special thank you to Adams Natural for supporting our PNW outdoor journeys this summer. This year our canoe family traveled to Nisqually for the 2016 annual canoe journey. We love our experience with the Canoe Journey. It brings together natives and non-natives with a common goal of providing a drug and alcohol free event. Plus, it offers pullers a chance to take a personal journey towards healing and recovery of culture, traditional knowledge and spirituality. Paddle to Nisqually … [Read more...]
Knott’s Berry Farm Buena Park, CA
During our annual family reunion with my husband's family in Southern California, we decided to extend our stay for two nights and visit the Pirate's Dinner Adventure and Knott's Berry Farm. We were so glad we did. We used hotel points we accumulated from previous traveling and had a fabulous time. The day we checked into our hotel we also went to the movies to see Finding Dory. It was a fun way for our family to end our vacation. Our family actually separated when we arrived at Knott's … [Read more...]
Family Travel Fun: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure California
This month, on our annual family reunion trip to Southern California, we decided to take the kids to a live show. Both of my kids love pirates and we thought the Pirate's Dinner Adventure in Buena Park would be a hit for them. We weren't wrong. In fact, the entire family loved it. About Pirate's Dinner Adventure Guests will enjoy an astonishing display of special effects, aerial artistry, swashbuckling swordplay and dynamic duels while enjoying a delicious, four-course feast, fit for a … [Read more...]