Pumpkin Preparation & How to Create The Halloween Tree at Home

Updated September 20, 2026 Each year, I buy pumpkins and gourds in the middle of September and they last (outside in sunny San Diego!) until Halloween and after. It’s true! Prepping your pumpkins and gourds makes all the difference.  It takes just a few minutes and doesn’t cost much at all. Let’s see how it…

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How to Take Your Baby to Disneyland (And, How to Enjoy the Parks While You’re Expecting)

Updated July 5, 2026 I’ve started at least one other post off with this same sentence and I’ll likely use it again: You know those people who tell you to wait until ‘children can remember’ Disneyland? Ignore them. I’m a big believer in taking children of all ages to Disneyland and with the proper preparation, your trip…

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Strollers at Disney Parks – Where to Get One and How to Manage It

Updated July 14, 2026 Strollers at Disney Parks……yes or no? Let’s discuss. You basically have three options when considering bringing a stroller into Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Bring your own from home, rent one on-site or rent one off-site. All three options have advantages and disadvantages. (Regardless of where you get your stroller, it…

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Lightning Lane Entry at Disneyland

Updated June 29, 2026 Lightning Lanes are here! Lightning Lanes provide guests the opportunity to hold their place in line, essentially, for a future ride on an attraction. You buy access to the system in the Disneyland app and then use it throughout the day. With your purchase, you get all your ride photos and…

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Candlelight Processional at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Updated December 8, 2025 This time honored tradition is one of my favorites. With roots back to 1955, the year Disneyland opened, it’s a beautiful celebration of Christ’s birth told through Bible verses. A lovely symphony and choir accompany the readings. Disneyland hosts shows on only 2 nights. Epcot, at Walt Disney World, hosts shows…

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