Heading to Disney’s Water Parks with your kids this summer? Grab your 10 Typhoon Lagoon Tips for Families! I was asked by Carusele to participate in the #ApplyRepeatProtect campaign, sponsored by Walgreens. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

10 Typhoon Lagoon Tips for Families

When your family’s love of Disney and swimming combine – you have the perfect summer adventure. If you’re planning to travel to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon this summer, you’re going to want to make the most of your family’s day at this amazing Disney themed water park. Here are my best 10 Typhoon Lagoon Tips for Families. Be sure to grab the right sunscreen!

[Read more…]

Taking the kids to the all-new Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World? Be sure to grab your best tips to experience Disney Pandora for Kids | Parent Guide to the World of Avatar. This post is sponsored by Disney Destinations & BlogHer. All Disney travel opinions are my own.

Disney Pandora for Kids | Parent Guide to The World of Avatar

I wasn’t prepared to walk into Walt Disney World’s Pandora – The World of Avatar. In all honesty, I hadn’t seen the movie. I didn’t know the characters, the land or even what to expect. But I still left that day in absolute awe – that’s the power of Disney. That got me thinking about all of the kids that felt like me that day – uneasy, out of place, a little skeptical about a world they have never even had a glimpse of. What’s the big deal about the new land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom? Everything. Come discover Disney Pandora for Kids, a full parent guide to Pandora – The World of Avatar. I’m sharing my 10 best tips to make the most of your family’s visit to Disney’s newest land at Animal Kingdom and why you need to plan a visit pronto.

[Read more…]

Family vacations don’t need to be complicated. We are getting back to simple vacations for more #SmilesAhead. Here’s Why Changing The Way We Vacation Gave Us the Best Orlando Staycation. This post is sponsored by Holiday Inn. All relaxing travel opinions are my own.

Changing the Way We Vacation Gave Us the Best Orlando Staycation

Living in the “Tourist Capital of the World,” I always feel the pressure to plan the best vacation ever. There’s a theme park around every corner and grand vacation ideas within arm’s reach. Oh, and there’s that Type-A parent tendency to plan every little detail – down to scheduled bathroom breaks. I knew that I needed a family intervention the moment I told my kids that we had an Orlando staycation planned.

“Are we going to theme park?” “What rides are we doing this time?” “Mickey! Minnie! Mickey! Minnie!”

The moment my kids assumed that there was a theme park attached to our vacation at Holiday Inn at Orange Lake Resort, it was my breaking point. That’s NOT how I’m raising my kids. So here’s how we changed up our vacation game in six easy steps, and still had the best Orlando staycation ever. Spoiler, we didn’t miss the mouse.

[Read more…]

Need something fun and FREE to do at Walt Disney World? Complete the FREE Wilderness Explorers Guide at Disney Animal Kingdom – now updated with Pandora – The World of Avatar! Post sponsored by Disney. All opinions are my own

FREE Wilderness Explorers Guide at Disney Animal Kingdom

Of all of the Disney World parks I have ever visited, I am least familiar with Animal Kingdom. So when I was told that we would be experiencing the Walt Disney World Wilderness Explorers Guide, I had the blank DUH look on my face. But now finishing up this amazing journey for Disneynature’s Monkey Kingdom, it is one of the best family experiences at Disney Animal Kingdom, and possibly the best in all of Walt Disney World. This best kept secret at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is being explored today so you can experience the amazing FUN the Wilderness Explorers Guide has to offer. I’ve got 10 reasons for you to check out the Wilderness Explorers Guide at Disney Animal Kingdom, and it begins with FREE.

[Read more…]

Make the most of your stay at the newest LEGOLAND Florida hotel with these Top 8 LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Tips for the Best Family Vacation. This post is sponsored by LEGOLAND Florida. All brick-tastic opinions are my own

8 LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Tips for the Best Family Vacation

There’s a new kid on the block at LEGOLAND Florida. The all-new LEGOLAND Beach Retreat is now open. The second hotel for LEGOLAND guests, this cozy LEGO themed resort offers guests 83 cozy bungalows with a total of 166 rooms for families. Want to make the most of your stay? Check out these Top 8 LEGOLAND Beach Retreat Tips for the Best Family Vacation EVER!

[Read more…]

Haven’t been to this Orlando theme park yet? Here are 6 Reasons to Visit Fun Spot America Kissimmee with Your Family. This post is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA. All family-fun opinions are my own.

6 Reasons to Visit Fun Spot America Kissimmee with Your Family

Orlando locals know about Fun Spot America – one of our local travel secrets. It’s an amazing theme park in the area with many, but most folks outside of Orlando don’t know it exists.

So today I’m spilling the beans about this fun local hot-spot and how to make the most of your family’s visit. Here are six great reasons to visit Fun Spot America Kissimmee with your family, and it all begins with the word “free.”

[Read more…]

Ready to head to Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay? Be sure to grab this Volcano Bay Tapu Tapu Guide for details on how to use, best tips & more. This post is sponsored by Universal Orlando. All best travel tips are my own.

Volcano Bay Tapu Tapu Guide | What You Need to Know & Tips

Tapu Tapu, anyone? Nope, I didn’t sneeze. Tapu Tapu is the first ever technologically advanced wearable device at Universal Orlando’s newest water theme park, Volcano Bay. If you’re making plans to head to Universal Orlando for your next family vacation, you’re going to need to wear a Tapu Tapu. But this device is so much more than skipping lines. If you’re as lost as I was when I got my first device, be sure to grab this Volcano Bay Tapu Tapu Guide – details and everything you need to know about wearing this device, along with best tips to use and even kinks that I hope Universal Orlando will work out.

[Read more…]

Experience one of the most unique Disney dining options with 5 Reasons to Eat at the New Paddlefish at Disney Springs, now open! Post sponsored by Paddlefish Restaurant. All delicious opinions are my own

5 Reasons to Eat at the New Paddlefish at Disney Springs

Remember that good ole Fulton’s Crab House? The historic steamboat restaurant floating on top of the Downtown Disney lagoon was so iconic to the area. At least back in the day. But in case you haven’t noticed, things have changed. With new foodie restaurants popping up everywhere, this timeless boat was taking a backseat to other notable eateries. So we said goodbye to Fulton’s and hello to the all-new Paddlefish at Disney Springs. Come discover why this updated paddleboat has re-earned it’s primo location – time to pull out the drool-worthy pictures.

[Read more…]

Make the most of your first Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique experience with these 10 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Tips for Princess Perfect Memories. So happy to share this blog post I created as a Suave Kids partner. The Disney, Frozen and Star Wars trademarks are used by Unilever pursuant to a license agreement with The Walt Disney Company. All rights reserved.

10 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Tips for Princess Perfect Memories

“I will not cry. I will not cry. I will not cry.” [Cue waterworks.]

Oh the memories. Today I’m finally sharing my daughter’s magical 4th birthday – and I have misty eyes just thinking about it. This year, we nixed the birthday party and sprung for her first Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique princess transformation at Disney Springs. I have seen, heard, and imagined what this experience would be like for years – but nothing could have prepared me for the actual day. My sweet baby girl suddenly grew up before my eyes – and we created princess perfect memories. In honor of one of my favorite memories ever, today I’m sharing our top 10 Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Tips for parents – so that you can make the most of your Disney princess moments.

[Read more…]