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Kids Love The Santa Barbara Harbor Breakwater Wall
Our first day in Santa Barbara led us to the famous Santa Barbara Harbor Breakwater Wall, suggested by friends for great views and wave action. This was definitely one of the best highlights of our trip...
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Visiting Stearns Wharf With Kids: A Great Intro to Santa Barbara
Our First Stop On Our Winter Break Vacation Arriving in Santa Barbara fresh off the airplane on New Year’s Day, our first stop was Stearns Wharf. We chose to do this iconic pier first to get a feel...
family around campfire at night in front of cedar cabin at el capitan resort in Santa Barbara California
Family Glamping In Santa Barbara: El Capitan Canyon
I was on the verge of reserving a standard hotel when I stumbled upon the idea of family glamping in Santa Barbara at El Capitan Canyon. In hindsight, I can’t imagine the Hilton offering the level...
Is clear worth it?.
Clear Security: Is Clear Worth It for Families? A Family's Review
 Is Clear worth it for families? Chances are, you’ve noticed those Clear lines at the airport, perhaps as you endured the standard security queues with restless kids and the clock ticking down...
A family is posing in front of a disney world at night.
Super Nintendo World Review: A Family's Guide To Victory!
A theme park with small kids can be a bit overwhelming, but hopefully our Super Nintendo World review should help you navigate this portion of Universal Studios Hollywood a bit easier. To see our full...
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Soaring High: Adventures at Wings Over The Rockies With Kids
Wings Over The Rockies With Kids: Review This was our second visit over the last few years to Wings Over The Rockies with kids. The grandparents were in town and there was snowy weather outside. We thought...
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Holiday Magic in Motion: A Family Review of Luminova at Elitch Gardens
Our family recently embarked on an enchanting journey to Elitch Gardens’ Holiday Light extravaganza: Luminova in Colorado. Nestled in the heart of Denver, Luminova is a spectacular holiday event...
Three children in pajamas standing in front of a train.
Family Bonding on the Polar Express: Our Heartwarming Train Ride
Living in Arvada, just a short drive from Golden, Colorado, our family of five recently discovered a heartwarming holiday tradition at the Colorado Railroad Museum – The Polar Express Train Ride. With...