Thinking of planning a family vacation? There are so many great travel blogs that can give you ideas on where to go and what to do. Today, I want to talk a little about the mechanics of planning—the behind-the-scenes steps that help make those dreamy trips actually happen. Last Christmas […]
Trips That Work
How I Prepped for a Family Road Trip to the Keys (Without Losing My Mind)
A road trip to the Florida Keys. Two families. Four adults. Four elementary-aged kids. A 7-hour journey to a rental house in paradise—complete with a pool, a dock, and plenty of sunshine. It sounds like a dream, right? It was—but getting there took some serious prep. Because behind that dreamy […]
Our First Look at Epic Universe!
Last week, I shared how I prepped for a full day at Universal’s newest park, Epic Universe—with two kids, gear, snacks, and ready to go! This weekend, we finally made it! From softball fields to Super Nintendo World, here’s how the day went, what worked, and what I’d do differently […]
How We’re Prepping for the Epic Universe Passholder Preview (with Two Kids in Tow!)
We are so excited that we have the opportunity to attend the Passholder Preview at Universal Orlando’s brand-new park, Epic Universe, tomorrow! From what we’ve seen, the park looks absolutely incredible, and we can’t wait to explore it for ourselves. As many of you know, we’re frequent visitors to Universal […]
Planning a Weekend Getaway to Universal Orlando with Young Kids
We love visiting Universal Orlando with our 8- and 4-year-old! We started taking trips when Little E was just two, and we’ve learned that the real fun begins when kids reach 32–36” tall—that’s when they can start riding more attractions. If you’re considering a weekend getaway to Universal Orlando with […]
Why Staying at a Universal Orlando Signature Hotel is Worth the Investment
Universal Orlando is a magical destination, offering thrilling rides, immersive lands, and unforgettable family experiences—but it’s also a significant investment. As an annual passholder who has spent years navigating Universal Orlando (UO), I’ve learned how to balance cost with value to create memorable, stress-free trips for my family. One of […]
How I Use ChatGPT to Maximize Leave Time
Leave is one of my love languages. My work allows me to share my passion, my salary provides financial stability for my family, but my leave gives me something irreplaceable…time with my loved ones. Today, I’m sharing how I use ChatGPT to efficiently plan my time off for the year, […]
Reprioritizing When Life Throws You a Travel Curveball
We had the perfect weekend planned. My daughter’s birthday was set to be celebrated in style at Universal Orlando Resort, complete with family friends, two families, four kids, and endless Harry Potter magic. As I mention in this post, staying at a Universal Orlando Signature Collection Hotel makes everything smoother, […]