A Few Reasons Why Disney Is MAGIC
Yesterday I was invited to be a part of the Disney Social Media Celebration. It was an honor to be a part of this conference and learn all that Disney…
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A Few Reasons Why Disney Is MAGIC
Powers Family Road Trip 2019
Do you have a happy place? I have a couple of happy places; they're places where I've collected good memories. Santa Cruz, CA is one of my favorite places; it…
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Powers Family Road Trip 2019
How To Do Disneyland With Small Kids
This week I tried to be an epic "cool mom" and surprised my boys with a day at Disneyland. My oldest Waylon is in his last week of school so…
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How To Do Disneyland With Small Kids
Kauai Guide: How we had the best vacation with our baby
Was it a dream? Were we just in Hawaii for a week with our baby girl? Sam and I had 7 whole days of mostly uninterrupted time together with nothing…
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Kauai Guide: How we had the best vacation with our baby
Halloween Time At Disneyland
About a week about we were asked by Disney to check out all their Halloween Time festivities at Disneyland and we jumped at chance! It was our first trip as…
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Halloween Time At Disneyland
La Jolla: What to do, Where to stay + What to Eat
A couple weeks ago we celebrated Sam's 40th birthday with a staycation in La Jolla and celebrated with friends over tacos at the beautiful Vista Oceana House, which by the…
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La Jolla: What to do, Where to stay + What to Eat
5 Things For The Weekend
"Oh, I just want what we all want: a comfortable couch, a nice beverage, a weekend of no distractions and a book that will stop time, lift me out of…
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5 Things For The Weekend
How to Babymoon in San Diego
When you become a parent a funny thing starts happening... solo airplane rides are a luxury and staying in a hotel room to eat and watch television in peace is…
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How to Babymoon in San Diego
Whale Watching With Birch Aquarium
Do you guys have a bucket list? I've always had one and have actually checked quite a few things off my list before marriage and motherhood. When Sam and I…
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Whale Watching With Birch Aquarium
Aulani Disney Resort: Experience Real Aloha
Aloha in Hawaiian means hello, goodbye, and love. But it also has a deeper meaning; "aloha" can also be described as an attitude or spirit- a way of life. Aloha…
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Aulani Disney Resort: Experience Real Aloha
The best things to do in North County San Diego
If you've ever watched my stories on Instagram than you probably know me as the mom who is always out and about. We are frequently on the go because my…
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The best things to do in North County San Diego
Texas, Flying Solo, and Wearing Anatomie
At the beginning this month I flew to Texas by myself...this is something I haven't done in over 5 years... flying on a plane without children I mean. Before having…
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Texas, Flying Solo, and Wearing Anatomie
A Day In Davenport
We're going on week 3 away from home and to be totally honest with you I'm tired of living out of a suitcase and I'm dreaming of swaddling myself in…
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A Day In Davenport
Summer Essentials for Zero boredom
When I was a kid summer meant running free outside in my ruffled two-piece, getting tan as a berry (since it was the 80's and sunscreen wasn't really a thing)…
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Summer Essentials for Zero boredom
Lakeside for a few days
We've been on a family road-trip that started July 3rd. First we drove to Santa Cruz, then to Lake Almanor and then back to Santa Cruz to help with family beach…
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Lakeside for a few days
Santa Barbara with The Goodland
A couple weeks ago I got away with two friends for a mama's trip to my one of my favorite towns, Santa Barbara. I love the central coast so much; It's…
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Santa Barbara with The Goodland
Staycation at Cape Rey Carlsbad Hotel
Last weekend we took advantage of the one sunny day we had during an unusual rainy season and stayed at Cape Rey Carlsbad Hotel. We swam in the pool for hours,…
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Staycation at Cape Rey Carlsbad Hotel
Tiny Travels: A Visit to the Bay
Last week I took the boys and flew up to visit my parents in my home town. I also photographed two creative ladies in Marin county for a fun upcoming project…
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Tiny Travels: A Visit to the Bay
Tiny Travels: Palms Springs
It's been about a month since I snuck aways to the dessert with my boys, but even though this trip was quick it was memorable and super fun because we…
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Tiny Travels: Palms Springs
We Took The Train: End of Summer Travel
Waylon starts his second year of pre-school in 2 weeks and I'm not really looking forward to it. I've made the best memories with my boys this summer on our…
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We Took The Train: End of Summer Travel
Tiny Travels: San Diego Harbor
Last week I took a mini road-trip with my boys using the Roadtrippers app. We headed to a place that holds many memories for me.... San Diego Harbor in Point Loma,…
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Tiny Travels: San Diego Harbor
Tiny Travels: North Park
If you're looking for a place that's urban, hip, and without shortage of good things to eat, than North Park in San Diego is your town. This enclave of SD…
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Tiny Travels: North Park
Tiny Travels: Pacific Beach
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." -Jacques Yves Cousteau This quote could not be more true for our family...we have the…
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Tiny Travels: Pacific Beach
The Holidays: San Clemente
A couple random Tuesdays ago my friend Isobel and I decided to cruise up the coast to San Clemente and glamp overnight with our boys. Our destination was the vintage-yet-modern campers of…
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The Holidays: San Clemente
