Nestled in the mountains of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff is a small town of approximately 60,000 people. At just shy of 7,000 feet, the city is a mecca for athletes hoping to expand their lungs prior to competitions. Home to Northern Arizona University and part of Historic Route 66, the city is quite unlike the typical […]
Are you planning a trip to Disneyland or Disney World this holiday season? If so, head over to Disneyed.com, the site that brings parents "the inside scoop on all things Disney." My friend Colleen Padilla is the entrepreneur behind the brand. As a top blogger, frequent traveler, and published author, she's well-equipped to be the […]
"This is a great concept," I told Tim as we sat down at STACKED restaurant in Fashion Valley Mall, surrounded by modern artwork and young families. The copper-toned restaurant features wooden seats, graffiti-style decor, and a menu that is fully customizable to your palette. This is how it works. You are seated and greeted by […]
There was a time when California Adventure was an afterthought, the "second choice" park after Disneyland. After our most recent trip, however, I can confidently kabosh that perspective. We spent an entire Saturday at the Golden State themed park and were completely mesmerized. The new Buena Vista Street welcomes you in with the class and […]
Whenever we go to the coast, we make it a point to eat seafood. After all, fresh fish isn't exactly the main staple of the deserts of Arizona. Our state knows tortillas, tacos, enchiladas, salsa, tomatoes, jalapenos, grapefruit, melons, and margaritas. High-quality fish, however, isn't as easy to come by. While in San Diego, our […]
Driving into San Diego is an awakening of sorts. The green trees are lush. The misty sea air makes you want to roll down your windows and breathe. The casual vibe of confidence and energy is everywhere. It's no surprise that this coastal metropolis is the 8th largest city in the U.S. If you journey […]
Tim is a master at packing. I lay everything out on the bed that we need to take and he carefully organizes each person's clothing into packing cubes (Never heard of them? If you like to travel, you want them). You can even color-coordinate them for each member of the family. Our San Diego packing […]
If you're planning to fly anywhere and drive when you reach your destination (in a rental car, in a taxi, or with friends), you have three options: (1) You can rent a car seat from a car/baby rental company when you arrive. (2) You can bring your own car seat and carry it on the […]