The Hidden Gem of the Midwest Our readers may already know this via the family-friendly travel destinations we’ve featured over the years, but when our son was six (and our daughter 5-years-old), we embarked on an albeit ambitious plan to visit all 50 states as a family by the time

Now that spring is in full swing with our son’s high school graduation around the corner, our family’s vacation schedule is now wholly centered around stay-cations: travel to destinations close to home to squeeze in memory-making weekends away. With its nearly perfect year-round weather, San Diego is the perfect place

The Perfect Locale for a Memorable Multi-Generational Stay-Cation Staycations for no special occasion other than a memory-making opportunity are among my favorite events to plan. My husband and I are blessed to have a close family friend who has over the years become an adopted grandmother to our two children.

The Ultimate Spring Ski Escape All the stars were recently in alignment for a long weekend spent on the slopes in one of the prettiest places on the planet: Lake Tahoe’s South Shore. Since we’ve been back, our children haven’t been able to stop raving about the trip – particularly

A Tropical Paradise in Mexico’s Riviera Maya There is an unknown canyon that yawns wide for parents when it comes to booking a family vacation. You either get a family-fun plan, replete with bright colors, cartoons on repeat, and too many chicken nuggets to count. Or you get an adult

Expands Its Festivities to Include SUPER NINTENDO WORLD along with Fan Favorites “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” Running Daily Through Monday, January 6 Universal Studios Hollywood unwraps holiday magic with exciting themed festivities taking place throughout the theme park, including a colorful holiday overlay at

I heard someone say recently that a tried and true method to find happiness is watching someone else’s face light up with excitement. After spending a few days last month at the bucolic Alisal Ranch in Solvang, I think there’s certainly some truth to the adage. My husband, Tim, was

The Meritage Resort + Spa must have known that it was my birthday in May to plan the spring unveiling of their reimagined resort property. Or perhaps a more reasonable explanation is that their multi-year, $25 million dollar rollout was to officially present one of the most legendary and iconic

Knott’s Berry Farm is home to world-class rides, thrilling roller coasters, action-packed shows and attractions and just in time for summer … an all-new, reimagined experience of a longtime family favorite – Camp Snoopy. An off-road adventure, a new family roller coaster, a giant swing, and the carefree fun of

Ever since my now teenage kids were littles, I have relished the opportunity to create “Mom & Me” time with each individually – small outings to spend one-on-one. Local library events, stops for frozen yogurt, a movie matinee (anything Marvel with my son and every Disney princess with my daughter).