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Camping at Jellystone Park Tower Park Resort in Lodi, CA

August 4, 2021 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Keep reading for a peak inside our visit to the Jellystone Park Tower Park Resort in Lodi, CA! This is a family-oriented camp-resort in Northern California. Thank you to Camp Jellystone for sponsoring this post!  Camping at Jellystone Park / Tower Park in Lodi, CA We spent 4 days and 3 nights at Jellystone Park…

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Three kids posing with a Yogi Bear Jellystone Park sign.

Filed Under: California Travel, Camping, RV Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

A Summer trip to Carmel with kids

July 18, 2021 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

We had the opportunity to take a summer trip to Carmel with our family of six. Keep reading to see all of the fun we had! Thank you to Hofsas House for sponsoring this post. We visited Carmel-by-the-Sean in July with our four kids, ages: 9, 7, 4, and 7 months. We stayed in the…

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The backs of four kids sitting in the sand at Carmel Beach and looking at the Pacific Ocean.

Filed Under: California Travel, Hotel Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

How to Visit the Muir Woods National Monument with Kids

May 19, 2021 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Do you want to visit the Muir Woods National Monument but aren’t sure how to pull it off with your kids in tow? This post is for you! We tell you everything you need to know about visiting Muir Woods with kids. If you’re visiting the San Francisco Bay Area, you won’t want to miss…

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A girl standing under the sign for the Muir Woods National Monument.

Filed Under: California Travel, Mom Life, Travel, Travel with Kids

Visiting the Sacramento Zoo in 2021

March 30, 2021 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

The Sacramento Zoo is a great place for local families to get outdoors and see some animals! We love the Sacramento Zoo because it is flat with a good variety of animals. This zoo is on the smaller side and can easily be visited in 2 hours.  We love this zoo for its family-friendly atmosphere….

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Two girls sitting on a ledge, watching a giraffe at the Sacramento Zoo.

Filed Under: California Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

5 Benefits of Camping for Families

July 12, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

With vacation options limited as of late, camping has become the choice destination and method of travel for many families. You may be weighing the decision to invest in a camper (or tent) and take your family on a camping adventure. Well, I’m here to tell you that it’s definitely worth the time and expense!…

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An orange tent next to a river with the sun shining.

Filed Under: Camping, Travel, Travel with Kids

A Winter Weekend in Lake Tahoe with Kids

February 3, 2020 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This post on Lake Tahoe with Kids is sponsored by Hotel Azure. All opinions are my own. One of favorite things about living in Northern California is how close we are to Lake Tahoe. We love that we don’t live where it snows, but we can drive a few hours north and spend the week…

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A picture of blue Lake Tahoe with clouds in the sky and trees in the distance on the left.

Filed Under: California Travel, Hotel Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids Tagged With: lake tahoe, northern california

19 Fun Camping Activities for Kids

July 8, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Keep this list on hand of camping activities for kids! From camping bingo to nature journals, we are sure to have something on our list to entertain your kids! We love camping with our kids. It’s wonderful to unplug, enjoy nature, and spend time together as a family. Sometimes, kids get bored. Now, I am pro-boredom….

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Collage image of camping activities for kids.

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Warm Hospitality at Hofsas House | Carmel by the Sea, CA

February 15, 2019 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

This post is sponsored by Hofsas House. We received complimentary accommodations to facilitate our review.  We had the opportunity to drive down from our home in Northern California and spend the weekend at Hofsas House in Carmel by the Sea. My first impression was just how warm and inviting Hofsas House was for our family. …

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The front of Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel by the Sea.

Filed Under: California Travel, Hotel Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

Halloween Weekend at the Petaluma KOA

October 29, 2018 By Aileen Leave a Comment This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

We spent the weekend before Halloween at the Petaluma KOA. See our favorite activities, and my favorites part about Petaluma KOA! This weekend trip to the Petaluma KOA had been planned for many months. We had never stayed at a Kampground of America before and were looking forward to celebrating Halloween in a very special…

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A 4-year-old-girl standing on a rock in the Petaluma KOA campground playground.

Filed Under: California Travel, Camping, RV Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

Family Friendly Russian River Camping

August 15, 2018 By Aileen 4 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Finding a family-friendly location for Russian River camping is completely possible. This is one of our favorite campings resorts on the Russian River for families. The Russian River is an ideal camping location in Northern California because it has a natural water supply and is close to creature comforts like restaurants and grocery shopping. Our Russian…

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Two girls and a pink inner tube ready to swim in the Russian River.

Filed Under: California Travel, Camping, RV Travel, Travel, Travel with Kids

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