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Grandfather smiles while holding baby and looking at his grandsons in the stands of Seattle Mariners baseball stadium.

GOING TO A SEATTLE MARINERS GAME WITH KIDS – Our Family’s Routine + Tips

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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Lebron James shoots a long two-pointer in a game against the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.

GOING TO A PHOENIX SUNS GAME WITH KIDS – Our Guide + Tips

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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Front entrance of a hotel in Anaheim California (it's the Alpine Inn). Fake icicles hang from the roof.

BUDGET HOTELS FOR YOUR DISNEYLAND TRIP – Where We’ve Stayed

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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Boy in large grey robe jumps on the bed in a hotel room in L7 by Lotte in Chicago, Illinois.

WHERE TO STAY IN CHICAGO WITH KIDS – Our Neighborhood & Hotel Pick

Are you trying to figure out where to stay in Chicago with your family? I spent a few days in Chicago with my 10-year-old to see a WNBA game and found a safe, convenient area and comfortable, clean, budget-friendly hotel for our stay.  Why listen to me? I enjoy hotel research, and I’ve got a

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Boy plays in a bin of slime in a room with other slime bins. Slime wall with dripping, colorful slime on right.

SLOOMOO INSTITUTE – Our Review of the Chicago Slime Experience

Are you trying to decide what to do with your kids on your visit to Chicago? Maybe you’ve come across ‘Sloomoo’ but aren’t sure if it’s worth the cost. Or, perhaps you’ve got a slime-obsessed child and this could be his/her dream come true. I visited with my slime-lovin’ 10-year-old son on a trip to

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Mom and son take a photo in the reflection of the Bean in Chicago on a sunny day with white clouds.

CHICAGO WITH A 10-YEAR-OLD KID – What to Do & Where to Stay

My 10-year-old and I spent an amazing 3 days in Chicago while we were in town for a WNBA game.  It was my first real trip to Chicago and my son’s first visit as well.  We had a blast and I can admit that I’d brushed Chicago off but it’s definitely an amazing, underrated city! 

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Two boys walk toward the ocean on the sand. A pier is on the left.

HOW TO DAY TRIP TO HUNTINGTON BEACH FROM DISNEYLAND – A Mom’s Quick Guide

Disneyland is amazing – I know.  But, sometimes we all need a little beach break!  If you’re ready to play in the sand and surf, make your way west to Huntington Beach and the Pacific Ocean.  It’s less than 20 miles from Disneyland (about 30 minutes with no traffic) and is guaranteed fun for kids

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