California, Travel

Staying at Carmel Valley Ranch with a Toddler-A Hotel Review & Kid Tips

Before I became a mom myself, I thought traveling with kids would be a breeze. I mean, my parents did it, right? But that was before I understood how toddlers were a totally different genus and species and how much they need naps and how much they want to eat anything except what you’re feeding… Read More Staying at Carmel Valley Ranch with a Toddler-A Hotel Review & Kid Tips

California, Orange County, Travel

Tips and Tricks to Using Disneyland MaxPass and When It’s Worth It

There are a billion Disney blogs out there so I’m definitely not going to write in detail about Disneyland because that job is more aptly suited for someone who lives in SoCal with an annual pass! But I did recently go to Disneyland last week and tried out the new MaxPass, which my friend Emilie… Read More Tips and Tricks to Using Disneyland MaxPass and When It’s Worth It

California, Featured, San Diego, Travel

Hiking to Black’s Beach via Ho Chi Minh Trail in San Diego

I first heard of Black’s Beach during my SoCal years, since my high school bestie attended UCSD and she was always an adventurous one. (Yes, same one I went to Havasupai with last year!) We would often hang out at La Jolla Shores when I visited her, but she would frequently tell me that Black’s… Read More Hiking to Black’s Beach via Ho Chi Minh Trail in San Diego