Updated July 15, 2025 My hope for this post is to provide you with a peek at what’s ahead for your upcoming trip or, perhaps, to show you what you can purchase from home. There are many ways to shop before, during and after your Disneyland trip. And, I love to shop. Follow me for…
Updated October 2, 2024 Let’s go on a walk! Here’s where I return to again and again. Mostly for the views.
Updated February 17, 2026 It might be the best little surf town ever. Oceanside is beautiful, friendly, diverse and full of things to do. It’s my favorite place on earth and I feel fortunate to live here. But, you’re wanting to visit! Let’s focus. Here’s what you need to know.
Updated October 13, 2023 Want to experience Disney movies at home in a really cool way? It’s easier than you think. For years, we have set up an outdoor theater in the backyard at minimal cost and effort. Once you buy everything required, you’re set for a long time. Let’s take a look at everything…
Updated October 14, 2023 My family and I have enjoyed Breakfast with Santa at Catal Restaurant since 2016! I am a huge fan of this event and encourage you to consider it for your holiday visit to the Disneyland Resort. Now it’s at Naples and should be equally enjoyable. This is often a tough reservation…
Updated December 6, 2025 SkyPark at Santa’s Village reopened late 2016 after a long phase of closure. We enjoyed their opening weekend and had a blast! We’ve been back several times since then and fall in love with this park more and more each time we go. Check out lots of details on what you can…
Updated September 29, 2023 We visited SeaWorld San Diego a few years ago and had such a good time! We had not been in over 10 years, so it was nice to visit after only doing so on vacation a long time ago. A lot has changed and some had not, which was nice to…
Updated January 5, 2023 ***It’s been a few years since I visited LEGOLAND, but this post will provide plenty of basic planning info for your visit. So, you’re straying from your Disney trip (it’s OK!) to head south for a bit to beautiful San Diego. About 70 miles away sits LEGOLAND, which is a unique…
