The Arizona Renaissance Festival
Modern times can seem so rushed and hectic. Sure, we have running water, antibiotics, and deodorant, but sometimes I wish I could unplug and go back in time. Maybe that is why I simply love the...
View ArticleEight Classic Road Trip Games (Free Printable)
My family took a lot of road trips when I was growing up and we did not have portable DVD players, mobile phones, or handheld video games to keep us busy. My mom had to be creative to keep me and my...
View ArticleToyota Camry Hybrid: Family Travel and Beyond
Toyota recently let me drive the 2015 Toyota Camry Hybrid on our family road trip. I had never driven a hybrid before and I really was not sure what to expect. I have always assumed that hybrids were...
View ArticleSan Antonio – An Ideal Family Travel Destination
A few years ago my sisters and I were playing around with the idea of a big family trip. Most of my family is spread around the country these days and we often go years without seeing each other due to...
View ArticleFour Reasons Why Big Surf is Arizona’s Best Waterpark
I am an Arizona native and I have spent all but a few of my 40 plus summers in the Arizona desert’s scorching sun. I have been here long enough to know that, unless you plan to stay indoors, there is...
View Article6 Benefits of Road Tripping in the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
I drove the 2017 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid during spring break and was pleasantly surprised at how it added value to our Arizona to California road trip. I found the RAV4 fun to drive, comfortable, and...
View ArticleArizona Diamondbacks Games: Tips for Affordable Family Fun
My family loves sports and attending sporting events is always a treat. However, it seems like most of the teams in my part of the country make it difficult for hard-working families to attend a game....
View ArticleGreat Wolf Lodge
My family recently had the privilege of being guests of the Great Wolf Lodge SoCal. While we were there we got a behind the scenes look at what makes this family resort an ideal family destination....
View ArticleUniversal Studios Hollywood: Tips and Must-Dos for the Movie Lover’s Theme Park
I love movies. If you know me, you know that I quote movies (and TV shows) a little too often. I am not sure where this love started. Maybe it was with my earliest movie memories (E.T., Cloak and...
View Article5 Family-Friendly Places To Experience the Old West in Arizona
Arizona is well known for its western heritage but it can be easy to get lost in suburbia and urban life as we go about our day-to-day routines. Sometimes it can be rewarding to put on your boots, let...
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