claim your light
There are two sides to every trip to Disneyland with kids: the magic of the moment, and the (much less magical) reality of parenting. While we’re totally aware that there will be overpriced churros, tired feet, and probably a meltdown or two, we’re not about to let any of that pull the sparkle from anyone’s eyes. Are you with me?!… Read More
Flying with kids can be very intimidating. Combining the chaos of the everyday circus of parenthood with hauling luggage and carseats, managing the TSA line, and an airplane-doors-closing countdown clock? It’s a recipe for crazy if I ever saw one. Lucky for you, we’ve done the crazy so many times, we have it down to a science–and I’m all about… Read More
Over the past year alone, I’ve taken my four kiddos on over 5 round-trip airline flights. One of them was an international trip overseas (think 10 hour flights and layovers) that I tackled without my husband–eek! And while we love traveling as a family, it definitely feels like an adventure just making it through the airport. In our ten years… Read More
Disneyland is the place where our whole family is happy–and to keep it that way, I’ve honed the must-haves we pack in to the parks to keep all 6 of us cheerful, comfortable, and living our best Disney lives. I’m talking about things that help deter meltdowns (in kids AND adults!), add fun, and even save you money inside the… Read More
