This post is sponsored by OC Transit Authority and OCBus. All opinions are 100% my own. One of the most awesome benefits of living in Southern California is that we are so close to Orange County and all the amenities it has to offer, from beaches to the Disneyland Resort and more. But if you’ve ever been to OC, you might have experienced it’s infamous
Last Minute Niagara Falls Trip on a Budget …
This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Howard Johnson Hotels. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This summer we had a bucket list moment: we went to Niagara Falls! We had no idea what tour to book and what it was going to be like so when we
Smart tools to see the total eclipse on August 21
We’re just a few days away from the total solar eclipse happening across America. Did you know that almost everyone is SOLD OUT of solar eclipse glasses? Don’t worry … there are lots of SMART tools you can use to see the eclipse. Today I am sharing some awesome DIY eclipse viewers as well as a few products RitzCamera.com offers to help you enjoy this
Knotts Ghost Town Alive!
Knott’s Ghost Town Alive! is an interactive theme park experience the whole family can enjoy. My son Matthew did not want to leave. He hasn’t had this much fun at an amusement park ever and definitely not during our visit to the real Calico Ghost Town. Knott’s Ghost Town Alive! is like stepping foot into a real ghost town with real residents interacting with you
Summer Beach Day Tips – How to Pack for a Beach Trip
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DoingThe99 #99YourSummer #CollectiveBias We love going to the beach in the summer. This past week, my in-laws were visiting for my daughter’s high school graduation. So when we heard that Katie’s Uncle Stuart had never been to the Pacific Ocean, we knew what we had to do: a
Guilt-Free Girlfriends Trip to The Great Smoky Mountains
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MoreMomentsWithExcedrin #CollectiveBias Last year, I was invited by a good friend on a group trip with her friends to The Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. I hadn’t met most of the women in the group in person and I’d never been to Tennessee before; I had no idea what
Beaches Resorts vacation – what you need to know BEFORE booking
Last fall we went on our first ever international vacation. Yeah, we’ve been to Mexico and Canada but I feel like we’ve never really done a truly international trip off the continent of North America. So when the opportunity to head to Beaches Resorts came up as part of the Social Media on the Sand Conference, I was ready! I’d seen commercials for Beaches Resorts
Cuban Coffee Recipes to Make at Home
When I heard that travel to Cuba was opening up, I got really excited! I watched Emeril Lagasse and Casey Neistat go to Cuba and was dreaming of visiting before everything became commercialized. That day might never come (fingers still crossed though!) but we can experience the flavors of Cuba without leaving home. Cuban coffee recipes can be made right in your own home! About
How to do the Disney Food & Wine Festival like a PRO
Disney California Adventure is having a Food & Wine Festival! We attended the Christmas and Lunar New Year food events at Disney’s California Adventure Park and knew that this one was going to be even better. Is it worth it to go to the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival? Today we share our best tips for getting the most out of a Disney food event AND
Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II 20.1MP Digital Camera REVIEW
I have received a product to review and all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links – when you click and make a purchase, we receive a small commission (at no extra charge to you) that helps us to keep bringing you this kind of DIY content for free! A few weeks ago we received the Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II 20.1MP Digital