Irvine is famous for many things. For starters, it's part of ever-popular Orange County. As an affluent suburb in Southern California, it's won a number of awards over the years - 4th Best Place to Live in the United States (CNN Money, 2008), 5th Best City in the USA (BusinessWeek, 2011), and The Best Run City in America (24/7 Wall Street, 2014). The FBI also recognized it in … [Read More...]
Road Trips
4 Road Trip Tips
It took us 6 hours flat to get from our house to Albuquerque, New Mexico. We only stopped once, a quick bathroom break alongside the road. Everyone was happy the … [Read More...]
RV Travel
official toy count in our RV
We have 1 toy bin in our RV. It often also doubles as a doll bed: We have a doctor's kit. A play telephone. A real harmonica. A set of … [Read More...]
Recent Highlights
Ready For Summer Guide: Mother/Daughter Edition
Two years ago, I wrote a READY FOR SUMMER GUIDE with all of the fun products my kids were loving for the long and warm days of summer (popsicle makers, pool inflatables, and water shoes!). This year, I thought it would be fun to share some of the products … [Read More...]
Disney Vacations
Your Guide to MaxPass at Disneyland (Is it worth it?)
If you've been to Disneyland in the past decade, you're probably familiar with the FastPass system. Disneyland now offers a new paid add-on that "maximizes" your FastPass experience. MaxPass (available for an additional $10 per person per day) allows you to … [Read More...]
Ten Tips for Visiting Disney with a Baby
People often ask me if its worthwhile to plan a Disney vacation in the very early years. Although it's certainly true that older children may enjoy the experience more thoroughly and remember it more clearly, it can still be a fun experience with an infant or … [Read More...]
