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Where to Stay on the Central California Coast

By Tamara Gruber

Where to Stay on the Central California Coast

Driving the California Coast on Highway One is a quintessential American road trip; one I was happy to make this spring. When planning our trip, I thought it would be easy to find a place to stay along the way, but the more I researched, I realized that wasn’t quite true. There were a few […]

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Filed Under: Destinations, USA Tagged With: Big Sur, California, Cambria, Carmel by the Sea, Carmel Mission, Hearst Castle, Hofsas House, McWay Falls, Monterey, Moonstone Beach, Paso Robles, Paula Schmitt, Pebble Beach, Pelican Inn and Suites, Pfeiffer State Park, Piedras Blancas, Point Lobos State Park, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Tamara Gruber, This Girl Travels, Travel, Where to Stay on the Central California Coast

Planning a Family Weekend in Wine Country

By Tamara Gruber

Planning a Family Weekend in Wine Country

A family weekend in Wine Country sounds like a bit of a misnomer, but I’m a firm believer that you can take kids anywhere – it just takes planning, compromise, and a bit of balance. Luckily there is so much to do in Sonoma County, California to make the whole family happy. Less than an […]

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Filed Under: Destinations, Family Travel, USA Tagged With: Bravas Bar and Tapas, California, Candy and Kites, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Flamingo Resort Hotel, Golden Gate Bridge Vista Point, Korbel Winery, Landmark Vineyards, Larson Family Winery, Paula Schmitt, Planning a Family Weekend in Wine Country, Safari West, Sonoma County, Sonoma Train Town Railroad, Tamara Gruber, This Girl Travels, Travel

Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices for 2015

By Dawn Cullo

Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices for 2015

It’s now going to cost you a few more dollars to take a vacation at the Happiest Place on Earth. As of February 22, 2015 the admission prices at Disneyland Resort have risen by a few dollars. 1 day pass – $3 increase $99 (was $96) 10 and up $93 (was $90) for kids ages 3 to 9 $56 […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: article and images attached., California, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices for 2015, Happiest Place on Earth, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel

Disneyland Tours

By Dawn Cullo

Disneyland Tours

Visiting Disneyland is always a magical experience but when you add in a Disneyland Resort tour your visit takes on a whole new spin. During these tours you will get the chance to go behind the scenes and learn about the magic it takes to make Disneyland Resort what it is today.  One of my favorite tours […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: California, Dawn Cullo, Discover the Magic, Disney California Adventure, Disney California Story Tour, Disney's Happiest Haunts, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Tours, Halloween, Haunted Mansion, Holiday Time at Disneyland, Main Street USA, Paula Schmitt, This Girl Travels, Travel, Walk in Walt's Disneyland Footsteps, Walt Disney, Welcome to Disneyland Tour

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort

By Dawn Cullo

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort

Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort is a spooky yet family friendly event for all ages. It is a special event that happens on select nights between September 26 – October 31, 2014 and requires a separate ticket. How Much Does it Cost? Tickets costs vary depending upon the day you want to attend. For […]

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Filed Under: Disney, Theme Parks Tagged With: California, Dawn Cullo, Disney, Disney Villains, Disneyland, Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion, Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Resort, Monsters U Dance Party, Nightmare Before Christmas, Paula Schmitt, Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, This Girl Travels, Tomorrowland Terrace, Travel

Eating Out in Palm Springs with Kids

By Holly Rosen Fink

Eating Out in Palm Springs with Kids

On a recent trip to Palm Springs with my son, I was pleasantly surprised by the plethora of family-friendly restaurant options. Dealing with a picky eater is never easy so I was thrilled to discover a variety of types of cuisine choices. While each one varied in décor and style, they all focused on high quality […]

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Filed Under: USA Tagged With: Acqua Pazza, California, Eating Out in Palm Springs with Kids, Holly Rosen Fink, Hollywood, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Lulu California Palm Springs, Paula Schmitt, Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Grill, This Girl Travels, Travel, Trio, Wilma & Frieda's Cafe

Top 5 Foodie Favorites During My Magical Visit to the Disneyland Resort

By Paula Schmitt

Top 5 Foodie Favorites During My Magical Visit to the Disneyland Resort

I’m a Florida girl at heart. I grew up in the 70’s in south Florida where me, my brother and my parents frequented what is now one of the most visited theme park attractions in the world, Walt Disney World. There was just something about the man and the mouse that kept us intrigued and […]

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Filed Under: Disney Tagged With: Big Thunder Park Barbecue, Blue Bayou Restaurant, California, Churro, Critter Country, Disney, Disney California Adventure Park, Disney Social Media Moms Celebration, Disneyland Resort, Dole Whip, Downtown Disney, Florida, Frontierland, Goofy's Kitchen, Happiest Place on Earth, Hungry Bear Restaurant, Mark Twain Riverboat, Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria, Paula Schmitt, Pirates of the Caribbean, Snow White, Splash Mountain, Top 5 Foodie Favorites During My Visit to the Magical Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World

Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe is Tranquil, Rustic, and Full of Adventure

By Shannon Entin

Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe is Tranquil, Rustic, and Full of Adventure

As I entered the 74-acre alpine valley of Granlibakken, I felt like I was on my way to meet summertime friends at camp. With its campus layout, community lodge, ski hill, spa, and zip lines and bridges swinging between the trees, all in a serene, rustic setting, this playground resort for all ages, transported me […]

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Disneynature’s Bears Movie Review

By Paula Schmitt

Disneynature’s Bears Movie Review

It’s not easy being a single mother with two little ones, especially if you are an Alaskan brown bear, that is.The new documentary, Disneynature’s Bears, shows its audience just how tough it really is the first year for Mama bear, Sky, to teach her cubs, Amber and Scout, survival in the Alaskan wilderness. The movie […]

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Donald Driver: Role Model and Inspiration to Us All

By Paula Schmitt

Donald Driver: Role Model and Inspiration to Us All

Donald Jerome Driver was born in Houston, Texas on February 2, 1975. He earned his nickname “Quickie” due to his parents running after him around the house and also because of his quick learning skills. Donald is a Super Bowl Champion, Green Bay’s all- time leading receiver, a Dancing with the Stars Champion, AMVETS Humanitarian […]

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