Yosemite in Winter: 6 Things to Know Before You Go
Winter in Yosemite is simply magical. Snowcovered mountains and sparkling frosty trees create a winter wonderland like no other. But yes, with that magic comes cold temperatures and icy read more
Disney Packing List: Must-Haves for your Disney Park Bag
Packing your Disney park bag requires careful consideration. Here's all the must-have essentials you need on your Disney packing list for the perfect day at any Disney park. Packing for a read more
25 Fun Things to Do in San Diego with Kids
Planning a trip to San Diego with kids? Here's 25 fun things to do to fill your sunny days in this family-friendly Southern California destination. We've been to San Diego a handful of read more
Solvang with Kids: A Santa Barbara Day Trip
Just an hour north of Santa Barbara sits the quiet town of Solvang. At first glance, it might not look like much more than a blip on the map. But anyone who's made a stop in Solvang knows read more
25 Fun Things to Do in San Francisco With Kids
Today's the day, folks. Today we hand in the keys to Matt's San Francisco apartment. We're closing the door on a big chapter of our lives, and I'm not quite sure how I feel about read more
One Day in Joshua Tree National Park: A Beginner’s Guide
I honestly didn't expect to love Joshua Tree National Park as much as I did. Sure, it looked cool. But, a hot desert with kids? Doesn't exactly scream family fun. But there was read more
Planning a Trip to Disneyland with Kids Under 5 (+printable rides map!)
We didn't exactly plan on taking two kids under the age of 5 to Disneyland. I'd always thought I'd wait until my kids were older, when they could really enjoy it and take in the full read more
Weekend Guide to Santa Barbara with Kids
Is Santa Barbara, California really as idyllic as it sounds? Yes, yes it is. We spent plenty of time in this beautiful coastal city before our days of family-friendly adventures. So when read more
7 Fun & Quirky Things to Do in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is one of those places I'd always wanted to visit, but for whatever reason, just never made it to. So when the opportunity arose to spend a week in the desert, we jumped at the read more
A Guide to Biking the Golden Gate Bridge (Rentals, Routes + Tips)
Biking the Golden Gate Bridge has been on my San Francisco bucket list for a looooong time. I will preface this with a disclaimer that I am not athletic at all. The last bike ride I read more
Exploring the Muir Woods: A San Francisco Day Trip
On a chilly mid-October morning, we ventured out to check off one more item from our San Francisco bucket list: the Muir Woods! I'd always wanted to visit (heck, we even did an impromptu read more
8 Hidden Gems in San Francisco (and where to find them)
My bucket list for San Francisco keeps growing and growing. We've covered all the usual spots: Pier 39 and Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz, Lombard Street. This time around, we were ready to read more
