Hiking is one of the most amazing ways to see the world. I love hiking and I’m trying to pass on that appreciation to my children. One of the challenges however, is getting the kids through a climb with minimal complaints (can I get an amen?). Candy is the world’s best motivator, but there are other ways to get kids smiling up a mountain. Here are five ideas to get…
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San Diego from A to Z
There is so much to do in San Diego. This post is an A to Z of San Diego and takes you from South county to North, it has eating and drinking, historical sites, activities and more. Check out the below for 26 ideas of things to do, from A to Z. Look out for more posts in subsequent weeks as I dive further into San Diego destinations. AleSmith My husband will…
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Map Your City This Summer!
Love the City You Live in! Last month I wrote up a post on 15 Fun Summer Activities with Kids [you can read the full post here]. One of the ideas in the post is to get a map of your city, hang it and mark all the places you visit this summer with colorful push pins. Not only is it great for teaching children about geography, but it help…
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Summer Vacation Book Recommendations
Start your summer right with some new summer book recommendations! Summer is here, which means some time by the pool or beach for reading! I have some fantastic summer book recommendations for you! In the last two months I’ve been on the road a lot for both work and fun and have read some books that were nearly impossible to put down. I’m going to continue to add to this list throughout…
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10 Insider Tips for Disneyland, California
Disneyland is truly magical, and such a great destination, but it also requires some planning and some skill to navigate. The crowds, the heat, and navigating the fast pass system can be confusing. We got our children annual passes to Disneyland this year and have learned a lot by going to the parks several times a month. These 10 insider tips for Disneyland are based on our experiences. I hope these…
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15 Fun Ideas for Summer Activities with Your Kids
Make this your best summer yet – check out these 15 fun summer activities with your kids! Its that time again – Summer! If you’re like me, summer is both fun and daunting. I love the more relaxed pace (and not having to pack school lunches everyday yay!). But I also know that the days can get a bit long if we don’t have plans for activities. I am not against letting my…
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Carlsbad Flower Fields – An Explosion of Color
I’ve often seen the Carlsbad Flower Fields from the road as I’ve driven by. This year I was determined to see it up close before the blooms end in May. I packed up the kids and met my mom there for two hours of seeing some of the most brilliant flowers I’ve ever witnessed. Not only is it fun to simply walk around and view the endless fields of nearly…
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