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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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Boy walks down a pedestrian street in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.

10 DAYS IN JAPAN WITH A 10-YEAR-OLD – Our Itinerary (with Regrets & Favorites)

If you’re planning a trip to Japan with a 10-year-old*, take a look at our itinerary for ideas and what we loved and wish we’d done differently.  I’d traveled to Japan before (as a solo traveler in my 20s), but this was my first time visiting Japan with one of my children.  We had an

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Boy with red backpack walks on a dirt trail in a lush, green forest. He's carrying a wooden walking stick.

QUICK GUIDE TO THE HOODSPORT STORYBOOK LOOP TRAIL FOR KIDS

Are you in the Hoodsport area and looking for a kid-friendly hiking trail? I’ve got one for you! The Hoodsport Loop trail has a small loop option called the Storybook Loop trail that’s perfect for a fun and whine-free walk with little kids in the gorgeous Olympic National Forest! Let’s take a quick look at

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Boy with backpack and carry-on bag waits on the track as the shinkansen pulls up at the station in Japan.

9 REASONS TO VISIT JAPAN WITH KIDS (+ Reasons You Should Skip a Visit)

I’ve just come back from a visit to Japan with my 9-year-old, and I’ve already got the wheels spinning for a return trip with my two younger children. Why? Because Japan’s an amazing place to travel with kids – from toddlers to teens! Our family of five has enjoyed travel in some incredible places in

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Two boys splashing in shallow, clear water in the Maldives. White sand and palm trees in back left.

30+ MALDIVES FAMILY FRIENDLY RESORTS – Compared by a Mom (Includes Table & Research Notes)

Updated March 6, 2025 My family (me, my husband, and boys ages almost-3, 6, 9) just returned from an amazing 10-day family trip to the Maldives – and we already want to go back. We had an amazing time at our resort. The hours (and hours) I spent researching paid off – it was a

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Sand, turquoise water, and palm trees on a sunny day in the Maldives.

MALDIVES WITH TEENS – Is it the Right Vacation Destination for Your Teen?

While the Maldives is known as a honeymoon destination, it’s also an excellent destination to visit as a family. I’ve just returned from a family trip to a fabulous resort in the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives with my husband and three young boys. While there, I saw mostly babies, toddlers, and kids up to

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Father has son on his shoulders and they're walking down wooden jetty at Iru Fushi in the Maldives. The water is turquoise and you can see white sand and palms in the background.

SUN SIYAM IRU FUSHI REVIEW – Family Paradise in the Maldives!

Are you trying to decide where to stay with your family in the Maldives? There are hundreds of options for places to stay in the Maldives – from casual guesthouses to mega-luxury resorts and everything in between. Look no further! I’ve just returned from a magical 10 day trip to Iru Fushi with my family

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