On our first trip to Disneyland as a family, we decided we wanted to splurge on a character meal. We thought it would be a super fun and exciting thing for Emma, and since we booked this breakfast for the morning of our departure, it would also be a great way to say “goodbye” to…
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How to Prevent Stroller Theft at Disneyland
Read moreWhile Disneyland may be the Happiest Place on Earth, that doesn’t mean that every trip there has a happy ending. For some, their trip becomes decidedly unhappy when they return to their parked stroller, only to find it missing! Not only can it be more difficult for a family with children to move through the park…
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Disneyland Rider Switch: What to Know & How It Works
Read moreIf you’re planning on heading to Disney parks with small children, there’s something you need to know about – the Rider Switch. Disney’s Rider Switch service allows “one adult or supervising Guest (14 years or older) [to] wait with non-riders while the rest of the party enjoys the attraction. Then, they simply switch roles to…
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Keeping the Back-to-School Excitement Alive
Read moreBack-to-school can be a super exciting time for kids (and parents too). There’s cool new supplies to buy, new outfits to create, and old friends to see and new ones to make! But with the world in the midst of a pandemic – and many U.S. schools starting school online – it can be hard…
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20 Stay-at-Home Boredom Busters
Read moreI dunno about you, but before the pandemic hit, our life was super hectic! Work, school, daycare, dance, swim, playdates – it seemed like we were always running from one activity to the next. We rarely had a quiet day at home, let alone enough time at home to be bored. So when the world…
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How to Celebrate a Birthday (Social Distance Style)
Read moreEmma loves her birthday. She loves it so much she picks out her next party theme at least 6 months in advance. This year, she wanted a Harry Potter-themed party, which made this Potterhead Mama’s heart burst! I’d been pinning Harry Potter themed party ideas since before she was born! I’ve been waiting and hoping…
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Our Favorite Family-Friendly Disneyland Hotel: The Howard Johnson Anaheim
Read moreThe first time I heard about the Howard Johnson Anaheim was over a year ago on the Instagram feed of Carly at Lipgloss and Crayons. She’s a California local who visits Disneyland a lot! Her family did a Disney trip that involved spending a couple nights at HoJo. As soon as I saw her pictures,…
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Disneyland Stroller Tips: What to Know Before You Go
Read moreDisneyland is a magical place for children – the characters, the rides, the colors, the treats! I was soooo excited to take Emma for the first time. I couldn’t wait to see her face as she laid her little eyes upon the castles and princesses that she already loved so much! Having never taken a…
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7 Super Simple Ways to Save Money at Disneyland
Read moreThey say that Disneyland is the “Happiest Place on Earth.” For many of us, that is absolutely true. My family loves Disneyland. The characters, the rides, the magic . . . we love it all! But on top of being the happiest place, it’s no secret that it can be one of the most expensive.…
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A Ride on the Polar Express
Read moreI’m sure you’ve heard of the Polar Express. If you haven’t read the book, then you may have seen the movie. The story of the Polar Express has been a Christmas classic for decades. A child rides a magical train to the North Pole and gets to meet Santa Clause! The train ride is filled…
