Exploring Barcelona: From Iconic Landmarks to Culinary Delights
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Exploring Barcelona: From Iconic Landmarks to Culinary Delights I’m so excited to share the amazing adventure we had in Spain. I’ll be sharing in a little more detail about each city we visited, but first up is our Travel day, landing in Spain and our first impressions! One Suitcase: Spain Usually we travel with one […]
20 Egg-citing Easter Crafts for Kids to Hop into Spring Fun!
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20 Egg-citing Easter Crafts for Kids to Hop into Spring Fun! Spring is in the air and Easter is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to gather the family for some fun-filled crafting adventures. Whether you’re planning a festive Easter party or simply looking for creative ways to celebrate the season, these egg-citing […]
Exploring the Copper Cafe at Madonna Inn
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Exploring the Copper Café at Madonna Inn Have you ever heard of the Madonna Inn in San Louis Obispo? With its themed rooms like the “Love Nest”, “Caveman Room”, “Bridal Falls”, and others, it has become a curious California Landmark. Jessica has always wanted to visit and while on a little road trip between Santa […]
Weekend in Bakersfield
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Weekend in Bakersfield We love traveling as a family and seeing new sites and experiences! We live in the LA area, and we’ve never really explored Bakersfield before… Our son Parker is a gymnast and qualified to compete in the trampoline & tumbling State Championships there! Of course, the whole family wanted to see him […]
All 37 Disneyland Rides, Ranked from Worst to Best
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All 37 Disneyland Rides, Ranked from Worst to Best Hi there, it’s Chris. Disneyland in Anaheim, California is one of my favorite places in the world. Whether I’m going on one of my favorite rides, talking to the magician behind the counter at the iconic magic shop or just aimlessly walking down the middle of […]