Guide to Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago 2025
Our family visits Holiday Magic at Brookfield Zoo Chicago every year. We love the spectacular light displays (over 3.5 million lights for 2025) and festive…
Guide to BOO! at the Zoo and Halloween at Brookfield Zoo Chicago
Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s BOO! at the Zoo! has begun for 2025! It started Saturday, October 4 and continues through October 31, 2025. I originally wrote…
How We Fit All Our Beach Gear in One Carry-on (Even a Tent!)
Anyone who has lugged beach gear down some cliff stairs or from a far-flung parking spot knows how obnoxiously bulky all that stuff can be….
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Long Beach Airport: Our Favorite Airport for Flying with Kids
When it comes to flying with young children, we like using the Long Beach Airport (LGB) for its compact layout and convenience. If you have…
5 Tips for Flying on Airplanes with Kids
Wondering whether traveling by airplane with your kids is worth the hassle? We get it. We have found that flying with our kids is totally…
Why I am Thankful for Disneyland
Five reasons why I am grateful for Disneyland Resort this November, 2024. Disneyland is a Supportive and Joyful Place to Practice Bravery I am thankful…