Here is the most comprehensive list of 4th of July celebrations around the Bay Area! (I know it’s the most comprehensive because I’ve put together all the events listed in all of the major calendars and websites out there about this topic.) This post is organized by region, then by whether it’s a morning only […]

Planning to go to a world-renowned hot air balloon festival may seem daunting. Going on a long trip with your little ones can also seem daunting too. But it’s all possible and so worth it —we promise! If you want to take your kids to a hot air balloon festival, read the tips below and […]

We just spent a weekend in Sedona for the first time. There were so many fun things to do during the hot Memorial Day weekend of 2018. To say we were blown away by the beauty of Sedona is an understatement. I am not a big believer in vortexes and all that, but there was […]

Not all views from Sedona require a lot of hiking or are hard to get to – there are plenty of easy places to take in the view with minimal to no hiking required! Sedona is hands down a gorgeous place all around. You are surrounded by majestic red rocks all over the place.  Some […]

Planning a trip to the Alimentarium in Vevey, Switzerland? Read this guide before you go so you know what to expect! Though it is a food museum, you don’t have to be a foodie to appreciate this place. You’ll learn how food is made, how it affects our bodies and the environment, the history of […]

Check out this in-depth review and guide of the Andiron Seaside Inn & Cabins – cottages on the Mendocino Seaside – before you go so you know what to expect! We saw deer when we arrived late at night, woke up to the sound of birds chirping, all the amenities in the right place, kids […]

Do you want to drive the Golden Circle in Iceland on your own? Here is a map and a guide so you can do it! It’s so easy to drive the Golden Circle on your own -it’s a perfect day trip from Reykjavik. We did it with a toddler and a newborn! When we tried […]

Read this guide before you go to the Effie Yeaw Nature Preserve and Center in Sacramento with kids so you know what to expect! You get to see wild deer, turkey, lizards, butterflies, birds, and rabbits. Miles of (mostly stroller friendly) hiking and beach on the river! You can pet snakes and learn about other […]

Read this review and guide to the Walt Disney Family Museum before you go with kids so you know what to expect! What to bring, what to expect, and what you can do nearby. Overview of Going to the Walt Disney Museum with Kids One of the things we often heard before we headed to […]

Read this review/guide before you go to the Randall Museum in San Francisco so you know what to expect! This museum is definitely one of the most fun and free things to do in SF with kids! Overview   We’ve mentioned this museum for best places to go on a rainy day and again in […]