Easy Summer Fun Yardwork and Coke. Church. Everybody went swimming—even me. So cold. The kids washed the cars. Night swimming with tiki torches (I skipped that round). Jameson made brownies. We are eating way too much sugar around here, but it’s a holiday weekend! We decorated the house with patriotic bunting and the American flag for […]
Apple Pie Simmer Pot Recipe: Natural Home Fragrance!
This apple pie simmer pot recipe will fill your home with the comforting fragrance of a homemade apple pie, hot and fresh out of the oven. Strangely enough, there are no apples in the recipe! When I was a kid, my mom always kept a small pot simmering on the stove top filled with water […]
6 Living History Attractions in San Diego for Kids!
Visiting San Diego with kids? You can experience half a dozen living history locations in San Diego for just $159 total for a family of four! Or, make a 3-stop trip for any size family for just $10 total! Mix and match these San Diego living history destinations to fit any family travel budget. If you’re looking […]
San Diego Zoo Centennial: Roaring Forward Into the Next 100 Years!
The San Diego Zoo Centennial Celebration is in Full Swing! See what’s new at the San Diego Zoo! From its humble beginnings when Dr. Harry Wegeforth was inspired to bring a zoo to San Diego, to what is now a top attraction for family fun in Southern California, the San Diego Zoo has led the pack in […]
How to Celebrate Chinese New Year with Kids – Last Minute Mom
I’m a bad homeschool mom. I don’t know it’s National Chocolate Cake Day or Lewis Carroll’s birthday until I notice a spate of chocolate cake or Alice in Wonderland photos in my Instagram feed. I’m totally willing to skip minor holidays I do know are coming soon, like Presidents Day, because we learn about US presidents every day. As for the banks-are-open […]
What’s Your Best Family Travel Advice?
Vacatia.com has rounded up the best family travel advice from 57 (yes, fifty-seven!) travel writers! I’m thrilled to be included among such great company!
No Annual Fee Disney Visa $200 Bonus with Referral 2019
This post has been updated 5/15/19 with the latest info on the Disney Visa referral—the best current opening bonus is $200 cash back (statement credit) after you spend $500 on the card within 3 months—and No Annual Fee! You can only get the $200 Disney Visa bonus for the No Annual Fee card with a […]
The Best Disney Book You’ve Never Read
You think you know Disney. You’ve watched—or at least heard, as you worked while your kids watched—every Disney movie at least a dozen times, or, in the case of Frozen, as regularly as you brush your teeth. You can spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. I’ll wait while you quiz your kids. If you pick 10 toys at random from […]
Great Books for BIG Kids to Read Over Christmas Vacation
“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” Walt Disney Here are some ideas for books to read on Christmas vacation, and the reason why reading shouldn’t stop when school lets out for winter break. [Affiliate links in this post are for your convenience and offer free 2-day shipping […]
Rent Inside Out Free! Cheap Christmas Fun Day 1
It’s the first Friday in November! That means we only have 7 weeks until Christmas! I’m going to be totally organized this Christmas and my goal is to spend only $500 on Christmas this year! Subscribe to get my free printable Christmas planner! This Christmas will be Cheap, Fun, and Organized! [Affiliate links in this post are for […]
