I had the pleasure of staying at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess back in January with my dad. It was a great place to stay in Scottsdale without kids but I knew it would be kid friendly too because of all the activities and amenities the Princess offers. Fast forward a couple of months and we read more »
Sneak Peek: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride Video
I attended a media event at Walt Disney World last weekend as a travel writer for Traveling Mom. During the event, I had the opportunity to experience the new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride. I thought it was awesome and you will too! The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train Ride opens to everyone on May 28th read more »
The Anabella Hotel Anaheim
A few weeks ago, we flew to Anaheim for the start of the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. It was a splurge worthy trip for us with the conference being held at the Disneyland Resort. I didn’t want to spend close to $400 the first night because we arrived fairly late in the evening. We read more »
My Ideas on What to Pack for Disney
Whenever we head to Disneyland we always pack fun themed clothes to wear. Check out my ideas on what to pack for disney trips! My very last suggestion includes details on a fun new Disney clothing line at Kohl’s with a giveaway! What to Pack for Disney Trips: 1. Mickey Ears Of course we are read more »
Save on Fun in Phoenix with the POGO Pass
The POGO Pass is your key to saving money and having fun in Phoenix! It’s great for local residents and visitors alike, with a lot of popular Phoenix attractions included. The $100 pass (worth up to $1500) can be bought for only $39.98 using my POGO pass promo code CHICA. It’s good for 2 visits read more »
5 Reasons Spring Training in Scottsdale Rocks for Kids
A couple of weeks ago, we spent a Friday night enjoying spring training in Scottsdale. This was our boys’ first spring training experience. Last summer we took them to see games at both Wrigley Field and Chase Field. Even though Salt River Fields can’t really compare to a big league stadium it is a rather read more »
Travel Prep Made Easy with Walgreens Healthcare Clinic Tucson
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This content has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its client. All health related suggestions and opinions expressed in this post are all my own. #HealthcareClinic #CollectiveBias It’s no secret that we are fans of Walgreens Healthcare read more »
Fun Firsts in #ScottsdaleAZ
This year one of my goals is to step outside my comfort zone and experience a few new things. A few weeks ago I shared some of the girls weekend fun I had in San Diego that included a few firsts for me, like eating Pho Tai and exploring Coronado Island. I actually kicked off read more »
Girls Weekend in San Diego
A few weeks ago I took a quick trip for a fun girls weekend in San Diego. Our main purpose was to celebrate the upcoming arrival of my friend, Annalee’s 1st baby. Sadly we all live in different states which makes getting together tough but we settled on San Diego so our very pregnant friend didn’t read more »
A Monster Food Truck Weekend #ScottsdaleAZ
We headed back to Scottsdale last weekend for a little fun. We started with monster trucks on Saturday and then switched to food trucks on Sunday. Monster Jam The boys had a blast watching Monster Jam at Chase Field last year, so I jumped at the chance to take them again. This time around our read more »
Plan Now To Spend The Holidays At Disneyland
Christmas may be the furtherest thing from everyone’s mind right now but NOW is the perfect time to start planning a trip to visit Disneyland during the holidays this year. Holiday time at Disneyland is extra special and one of my favorite times to visit. It’s been a couple years since we’ve made a Christmas read more »
My 13 Favorite Adventures of 2013
I thought it’d be fun to recap my 13 favorite travel adventures from 2013. I often share pictures of our adventures on instagram even if I never find the time to write a full blog post. For those of you that follow me on instagram, you’ve likely already seen most of these pictures – so read more »
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in Scottsdale
This post is part of a campaign sponsored by the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Do you have plans lined up for New Year’s Eve yet? We usually stay close to home but having spent time in Scottsdale this past year, I know a Scottsdale staycation would be read more »
Fire and Ice at the Westin La Paloma
Last weekend, we had the pleasure of checking out the new Fire & Ice Skating Pavilion at The Westin La Paloma. It’s open to both resort guests and the general public through New Years Day. The highlight of the event is definitely the ice skating rink but the event also includes visits with Santa, holiday read more »
Mickey’s Halloween Party Tickets
My family were guests of Disneyland as a part of their Mickey’s Halloween Party Family Blogger Event. Last Friday, my family had a fabulous time at Mickey’s Halloween Party. Mickey’s Halloween Party is a separate ticket event at Disneyland that is only offered 13 nights during #HalloweenTime. There are only 12 days remaining, including tonight’s event! Tuesday, read more »
Is the Claremont Hotel in Berkley haunted?
Back in June I had a super quick trip to Oakland to attend the Disney Social Media Moms On The Road event. The event was held at the Claremont Hotel in Berkley. The hotel looked almost like a castle when we first arrived! Originally a wealthy family built a dream “castle” on the site. The read more »
101 Free Family Travel Tips!
I’ve been contributing to TravelingMom.com for a few months now. It’s a great network of writers sharing their adventures and family travel tips. It’s also the first resource I go to when I start researching a trip. Or when I want to procrastinate and dream about my bucket list! I love that TravelingMom.com explores a wide range read more »
RideSafer Travel Vest
The Ride Safer® Travel Vest has been crash tested and meets or EXCEEDS all FMVS 213 crash test requirements for a child restraint system. The RideSafer Travel Vest was a life saver on our midwest adventure this summer. We flew into Chicago and enjoyed several days in the city but also rented a car and read more »
Walgreens Travel Immunization #GiveAShot #Cbias
You already know we’re fans of the Walgreens Healthcare Clinic for quick check ups. It’s super convenient to pop in when someone doesn’t feel well. Our store is also convenient to pick up little necessities like a new thermometer which is why I ran to our Walgreens earlier this week. While I was there I also read more »
A Tucson Treasure: Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
I had the pleasure at attending a social media event at the Hacienda Del Sol Guest Ranch a few months ago. I am ashamed to admit it was my first visit, ashamed because the Hacienda Del Sol is true Tucson treasure. How can I be a native Tucsonan and never been there before?? Pure craziness. read more »
