• Stays

    A Mother’s Day Weekend in Sedona: The Perfect Girls’ Getaway

    June 20, 2025

    Sedona is truly one of those places that takes your breath away—and it made the perfect setting for a Mother’s Day weekend escape! I planned a relaxing and adventure-filled trip for a group of seven moms and daughters, and it absolutely delivered. Just a quick and easy 2-hour drive from the Phoenix area, Sedona feels like a whole different world. Where We Stayed We rented a cozy Airbnb near the Bell Rock Vortex, which made for a peaceful base away from the crowds—though it’s worth noting that traffic into downtown Sedona is almost always heavy, so plan extra travel time…

  • Stays

    Universal Studios Orlando with Kids: Review, Tips & What to Know Before You Go

    June 19, 2025

    As a Disney-loving family, we weren’t sure how we’d feel about venturing into Universal Studios territory—but we decided to give it a try! If you’re like me (not exactly a thrill-seeker), this review is especially for you. Booking & Travel Tips We booked our hotel and park tickets as a package which ended up being a great deal. We scored 5-day park tickets for the price of 3—hard to beat that! Airfare, on the other hand, was a different story. Flights into Orlando were sky-high at the time, so we flew into Tampa and drove the 1.5 hours to Orlando…

  • Ski/Snow

    Our First Family Ski Trip – And We’re Hooked!

    June 19, 2025

    Grand Targhee, Wyoming Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you book through them—at no extra cost to you. This Spring Break, we decided to trade in the beach towels for snow boots and take our very first family ski trip—and spoiler alert: we’re already planning next year’s! I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous. I’d never skied before, and the thought of strapping myself to two slippery sticks and hurling down a mountain wasn’t exactly my idea of a relaxing vacation. But after a ridiculous amount of research…