Is there anything better than a summer afternoon baseball game with your family? If there is, don’t tell me about it. I’ve loved going to see the Mariners since I was a little girl going to the games at the Kingdome with my Dad. We continued watching them at Safeco Field (even the day after […]
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If you’re heading to Japan with your kids and you’re tired of researching ‘the best ESIM for Japan,’ I feel you! There’s so much to plan for with a family trip to Japan, and ESIMs are actually really important because sometimes in Japan you really just need to look something up or get help with
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Are you thinking of going to a baseball game in Tokyo with kids but want a little more info before committing? I get it – so here it is! My boys (ages 11 and 8) wanted to see a soccer game and a baseball game while we were visiting Tokyo, but baseball won out due
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Do you have a Devin Booker fan? Or just a kid who loves basketball? Are you heading to a Phoenix Suns game? If so, let your kids try to get a player’s autograph before the game! I attended a Phoenix Suns vs. LA Lakers game and didn’t even have autographs on my radar because I
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Watching the Phoenix Suns live has been on my sons’ bucket list for awhile, and we finally had the chance to make it happen. We enjoy the entire experience of live sports – watching the warmups, being mesmerized by the athletes, soaking up the entertainment during time-outs, and enjoying the atmosphere with all of the
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A Maldives resort vacation is not inexpensive, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of free things to do once you’re there! Yes, there are typical beach vacation activities like reading on the beach, going for a stroll along the sand, and swimming in the Maldives. And, there’s plenty more. Here are some things that
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You’ve booked your Maldives resort and your flights. Now you can put your wallet away, right? Probably not. While you may have booked an incredible all-inclusive stay at your resort, there may still be some things you’ll need to pay for. Even if you haven’t book an all-inclusive stay, it’s still nice to know what
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If you’re visiting a Maldives resort with your family it’s really easy to focus on the turquoise water, white sand beaches, colorful fish you see while snorkeling, and delicious tropical fruit. But, there’s so much going on behind the scenes! If you have a chance, take a ‘back-of-house’ tour (aka eco tour or behind-the-scenes tour)
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Heading to a Phoenix Mercury WNBA game with your kids? Or are you trying to decide if it’s a good idea or not (spoiler: yes, it most definitely is). My kids and I are big WNBA fans. We’re loyal to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever, but we also really enjoy watching the Seattle Storm
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Are you thinking about renting a car for your time in Phoenix? I’ve spent time in Phoenix as a tourist and a student, dating all the way back to 1998! My parents live here and we visit them at different times during the year. Our most recent trip was over the holidays – 3 kids,
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I’ll happily spend time reading about how families travel… from how they get from A to B, to where they stop to eat, to what the timing of their days are like. I figure it’s time I gave back and shared what we do on a typical day of our trips to Disneyland and Disney
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If you’re planning a family trip to Disneyland and are looking for a luxurious, fancy hotel… click out of this post. While I do enjoy lux hotels, we always stay at a budget hotel (2- or 3-star) when we visit Disneyland. Why? Because we use it as a place to sleep at night (plus midday
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