Recently, my family and I were invited to visit West Volusia, Florida, which is located between Daytona Beach and Orlando in Central Florida. I was not familiar with this area of the Sunshine State and was excited to explore more of this region. Here are some ofthe fun events and activities we got to check […]
Fun in the Sun at Myrtle Beach
My last visit to Myrtle Beach, S.C., was almost eight years ago, when my daughter was just 6 months old. Obviously, we didn’t explore many of the area’s family-friendly activities other than the hotel pool. This time around, though, I was more than ready to see what would capture the interest of my daughter, now […]
A Visit to Philadelphia with the Kids in Tow
I’ve grown up spending a lot of time in Philadelphia. My parents were born and raised in Philly. We used to travel by plane, train and automobile to get there growing up, and I’ve explored it from head to toe. When I realized recently I would have both kids home for a week during spring […]
Breakfast in Cars Land
Did you know that Cars Land in Disney California Adventure Park is a great place to grab breakfast? You can find breakfast at Flo’s V8 Cafe and The Cozy Cone Motel. Flo’s V8 Cafe In the movie CARS, Flo runs the only gas station for miles around. She’s a sassy talking warm-hearted custom model car […]
Asheville to Nashville Family Road Trip
The route between the smokey mountains of Asheville, N.C., and the bright lights of Nashville, Tenn., is perfect for a short family road trip, offering nature, history, adventure, and entertainment. If you’re planning a summer road trip or looking ahead to the fall, here are some tips for driving Asheville to Nashville. When visiting Asheville, […]
Five Reasons to Love Maleficent
The day had finally come. I had been waiting for weeks, counting the hours. Maleficent was here. She had arrived in all her royal wickedness and beauty. And she did not disappoint. This past April at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration I saw a short preview of Maleficent. In those few minutes I was captivated. […]
Family Dining Aboard the MSC Divina
I’ve long had a misconception about cruise dining. I envisioned one long buffet after another, so I was pleasantly surprised on my first cruise aboard the MSC Divina to find not only restaurants that served sit-down meals for lunch and dinner as part of our package, but also specialty restaurants that offer a change of […]
Rockin’ Nashville with the Kids
On a previous visit to Nashville, my husband and I checked out many of what I call “adult-friendly” attractions: the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, and Belle Meade Plantation. Although I know kids are welcome at these sites, my kids are 4 and 8, so I think they […]
Recommended Books for Planning Your Next Disney Vacation
Are you planning a Disney vacation? Of course you are!! There are a lot of resources you can use when doing research about where to stay, where to eat and tips about the Disney Parks. I like to surf the internet to get some quick answers and advice from my friends at the Disney Parks […]
Northern Italian Dining in the Heart of Saratoga Springs, NY
While visiting Saratoga Springs, NY recently, my husband and I came across one of the loveliest restaurants in town. Italian cuisine has always been one of my favorites and my mouth was watering just reading the name – Chianti Il Ristorante. I just had to give it a try. It was a cold rainy evening […]