Universal Orlando Resort is a great place to vacation with your family--just ask my kids! We had the chance to visit both Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure when we attended the Family Forward conference last month and cannot wait to head back. We are big amusement park lovers so knew we would have a great time, but we were all blown away by just how cool some of the the rides were! The kids helped me put together a … [Read more...]
Washington DC with Kids
There are so many things to do with kids in Washington DC--it's no wonder that so many families travel there each year! We recently went to DC for a family vacation and had an incredible time. There are so many different things to do in DC that planning a trip there can get overwhelming. I reached out to Destination DC for some advice and got great tips on maximizing our time in DC. We had an amazing trip and were able to see so much of the city in … [Read more...]
Planning a Trip to Universal Studios Florida
Our family loves to travel and we are busy planning a trip to Universal Studios Florida. It will be our first time going there are a family and the kids cannot wait! Planning a family vacation to an enormous theme park for the first time can get overwhelming. There is a ton of information online, but it's hard to know which advice to follow until you've been there yourself. One of our favorite ways to get background on a new place before we have the … [Read more...]
The Best Camping Activities for Kids
Going camping with kids is a classic childhood activity. We had taken my older two camping, but my younger daughter had never been so it has been on our family to do list for a while. When KOA asked if we wanted to try out one of their Kampgrounds this summer we jumped at the chance. It was a ton of fun discovering “What is behind the yellow sign” and we came up with a list of must-do camping activities for kids! We stayed at the Naples/Marco … [Read more...]
Flower and Garden Festival Fun at Epcot
Spring is my favorite time of year at Epcot in Walt Disney World because of HGTV's Flower and Garden Festival! There is so much to do, see and eat--even for kids! We have been having so much fun at the Flower and Garden Festival so I put together a quick guide of everything you "must-do" if you go with your family! Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries As soon as you enter Epcot you will start to see the Disney character topiaries everywhere. … [Read more...]
FastPass Plus at Walt Disney World
Going on a family vacation to Walt Disney World can be one of the best trips you'll ever take...and one of the most overwhelming to plan. Walt Disney World is a ton of fun to explore and visit, but it is like traveling to a mini-country full of it's own rules, traditions and even lingo! One of the Disney terms you've probably seen a lot if you are in the middle of planning a trip is FastPass+. Like the previous FastPass system it allows you to get a … [Read more...]
