Sometimes you just need to pack up your people and sit at the beach. You can read, make sand castles, fly kites, snooze, or just stare at the waves. It will all be worthwhile. For the best beaches in North…
When I saw my first baby, I promised myself my kids would see their country from tip to tip. It took twelve years and my kids saw all 50 states, one summer vacation at a time. I am so glad…
Leave the constant traffic in your rearview mirror as you and your family head out of LA for a National Park getaway. Find the serene peacefulness of the Sierra Nevada mountains with swaying Sequoia trees. Or explore the lowest point…
Diamond Peak Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe First of all, you can ski at Diamond Peak on peak days for the 2020-2021 season. Same day lift tickets are available online for the 2020-2021 ski season. For the best selection, book…
Where to Take Kids Skiing in Lake Tahoe Squaw Valley is a legendary Olympic resort in Lake Tahoe boasting 6,500 acres to explore. And its runs top lists across the world, like the KT-22. It’s a bucket list destination for…
California beach camping has been on my bucket list for years. Though planning is necessary especially when tents are off-limits on the beach due to wind issues. A RV is the best option for fun and functionality. So JUCY RV…
College tours with your teen don’t have to be a trudge from one campus to another in a mad rush to find the right school. On a recent weekend getaway to Los Angeles, my teen daughter and I decided to…
My teen will be headed out to college soon so we need to tour some perspective colleges. She loves the sun of the Southern California, especially around Los Angeles. With the weather and the beaches, SoCal is a hit with…
Southern California offers more to discover than Hollywood or Santa Monica. With charming communities up and down the coast, pack up the kids and explore Long Beach for the day. About 25 miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, it offers…
Tell the kids you’re stargazing for your next family getaway, then hand them sunglasses and a bathing suit. Los Angeles offers families epic beaches, a unique cultural experience along with top museums wrapped in a SoCal vibe that tweens and…
Carving my way through a treed glade as the diamond-dusted mountains sparkle soothes my soul. For my kids, catching a bit of air in the terrain park makes them forget about homework. My husband just wants to be away from…
As a road tripping maniac that’s driven three kids across North America, I hate my car at times. I love to use different forms of transportation. So when the opportunity came up to take the train from Southern California to…