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 […]
World of Color at Disney California Adventure Park
The World of Color show debuted at Disney California Adventure Park in June 2010 and takes place on Paradise Bay. It is a nighttime water show that features Disney and Disney-Pixar characters projected on a water screen. The show lasts for 28 minutes and also includes fire, dancing water fountains and laser effects. There are […]
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 […]
A Weekend at Four Seasons Philadelphia
During this past spring break, I took my kids to the luxurious Four Seasons Philadelphia for a weekend stay. Four Seasons Philadelphia is a centrally located hotel, right near the Barnes and Rodin Museums, as well as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a part of town I was eager to introduce my kids to. I’ve […]
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 […]
Are You the Ultimate Park Hopper?
Will you be visiting Disneyland and Walt Disney World this year? Then consider purchasing the Disney Premier Passport. This pass allows you to get a year of admission to both Disneyland Resort theme parks in California, and the 4 theme parks and 2 water parks at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando with no blackout […]
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2014 Recap
This spring I received a sprinkle of magical pixie dust in my inbox — an invite to the 5th Annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at the Disneyland Resort in California. At first I couldn’t believe my eyes and what I was reading. I was so surprised and excited, then realized I needed to breathe […]
Exploring Universal’s Islands of Adventure
The last time I visited Orlando’s theme parks, there was no Universal Studios. At all. Now, there are two parks: Universal Studios (the original) and Islands of Adventure. During our recent visit we only had one day to visit Universal, so my husband and I had to decide which park would be a good fit […]
Good Eats in North Lake Tahoe
After a day of skiing, snowboarding, biking or boating in adventure-filled Lake Tahoe, all you want to do is relax in a cozy atmosphere enjoying scrumptious food. On the North Shore in California, amazing food and vibe is everywhere, and even after being here for five weeks, I haven’t run out of satisfying options. Here’s […]
Should You Buy a Walt Disney World Annual Pass?
If you plan on visiting Walt Disney World more than a few times per year and spend more than $600 on your park ticket then consider purchasing a Walt Disney World Annual Pass. With an Annual Pass not only will you enjoy park hopping and no blockout days but you can also take advantage of […]