Tips for meeting characters at Disney’s Aulani
A chance to visit with Mickey just steps from the pool and beach in Hawaii? Yes, please! And it’s possible at Aulani, Disney’s resort and spa on Oahu. But character meet and greets there are different from those at other Disney properties. Here’s what you need to know about meeting characters at Disney’s Aulani. […]
See the official trailer for Disney•Pixar’s “Coco”
“That looks good!” my daughter said when she saw the official trailer for Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” which will be in theaters this coming Thanksgiving. Check out the film trailer for yourself here: Doesn’t that animation look amazing? The voice cast of the movie is equally impressive and includes Gael García Bernal, Anthony Gonzalez, Benjamin Bratt, and […]
Summer Stitch Fix Review June 2017
This post is not sponsored but it does contains affiliate links, meaning I could earn a small percentage of commission for your purchase that will go toward my next Stitch Fix, which I’ll of course review. You may know by now that I adore Stitch Fix (see my many reviews below) so when I realized that I was in need […]
Fun facts about Mammoth Cave
The longest known cave in the world is Mammoth Cave, located in south-central Kentucky, just outside of Bowling Green. Now a national park, you may be amazed by more than just its geological wonders. Here are fun facts about Mammoth Cave. – Mammoth Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage site in part because it “illustrates […]
Happy news: Favorite recent articles that made me smile
It’s been a rough week with the tragic news from Manchester as well as some tragic stories in my own backyard. In the past few days, there have also been some very heartwarming pieces that have made me smile and left me feeling heartened. I love reminders of the good there is in the world. In case you’d […]
4 caves to check out in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, Kentucky offers some pretty amazing subterranean adventures for families. Here are 4 caves to visit in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Mammoth Cave National Park I know, this seems like the obvious one, but it’s absolutely worth a visit. There’s a reason that it’s been a tourist attraction for 200 years. It’s one of America’s oldest tourist […]
10 tips for hiking at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois (or anywhere, really)
Cliffs overlooking rivers, stunning waterfalls, rushing rivers. None of this sounds like Illinois but you can experience them all, and tremendous natural beauty, just a few hours from Chicago at Starved Rock State Park. One of our favorite family adventures when we don’t have time to head out of state is taking a trip to Starved Rock […]
Stitch Fix Review: Bring on summer!
This post is not sponsored but it does contains affiliate links, meaning I could earn a small percentage of commission for your purchase that will go toward my next Stitch Fix, which I’ll of course review. Another Stitch Fix arrived and it was a ray of figurative sunshine during four straight days of rain here. I requested the stylist I’ve […]
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Tips for staying safe and keeping UV rays at bay
I am one in a million, but I’m certain that you don’t want your child(ren) to be one of this million. More than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. I was fortunate to have the “good” kind of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma. Although I have a scar on my face, […]
What is there to do in North Dakota? Ideas for your family vacation
Summer is coming and for us, that’s family travel season. In our family, one of our travel goals is seeing as much of the United States as we can. My daughter has been to 28 states and we are eager to make it to more states. One of those on the top of our list […]