This week I made a visit to SeaWorld San Diego to celebrate my birthday. I had not been to SeaWorld since I visited with my dad as a little girl. This year I wanted to do something extra...
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Summer at Knotts Berry Farm Brings Interactive Fun and New Foodie Finds!
Summer is here and we have the inside scoop on all the new happenings at one of our favorite attractions, Knotts Berry Farm. I love how affordable and accessible Knotts Berry Farm is and I...
All the Reasons You”ll Love the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
I love heading to fun events in Southern California and this past weekend I decided to check out the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. I had never been before but kept hearing so many...
The Best Food from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival!
This weekend I sampled every dish from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival. I even have my fully stamped souvenir passport to prove it! It seems the food events at Disneyland's...
5 Reasons You Will Love the Holidays at Disneyland
There is nothing more magical than spending the holidays at Disneyland It is after all the happiest place on earth so just imagine how awesome it is during the December. Here are the top five...
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Hangtime at Knotts Berry Farm Opens as California’s Only Dive Coaster and it’s Terrifying!
The new Hangtime at Knotts Berry Farm debuted this month and it's absolutely terrifying. Imagine a coaster that sends riders up a vertical hill into a 15-story 96-degree drop; the steepest drop in California. The...
Your Ultimate Guide to The Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival 2018
Get out your stylish Boysenberry Beanie because the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival is back! This year they have all new tasty creations as well as a few of last years favorites. We even searched through the park...
The Best Foodie Finds From The Disneyland Food and Wine Festival 2018
The Disneyland Food and Wine Festival has consistently impressed with their innovative and delicious selections that celebrate Californias unique ingredients. This year is no different, bringing back some favorites from...
Why You Should Plan Your Disney Vacation for Disneyland Halloween
While most people typically plan their vacations during the summer, if you are a Disney lover you will not want to miss Disneyland Halloween. This insider secret among Californians is that we all know how amazing...
Top 5 Reasons to Visit SeaWorld San Diego This Summer
This week I made a visit to SeaWorld San Diego to celebrate my birthday. I had not been to SeaWorld since I visited with my dad as a little girl. This year I wanted to do something extra special. I reached out to the park...
Summer at Knotts Berry Farm Brings Interactive Fun and New Foodie Finds!
Summer is here and we have the inside scoop on all the new happenings at one of our favorite attractions, Knotts Berry Farm. I love how affordable and accessible Knotts Berry Farm is and I probably go several times...
All the Reasons You”ll Love the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
I love heading to fun events in Southern California and this past weekend I decided to check out the Knotts Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival. I had never been before but kept hearing so many great things. Since moving to...
The Best Food from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival!
This weekend I sampled every dish from the 2017 Disneyland Food and Wine Festival. I even have my fully stamped souvenir passport to prove it! It seems the food events at Disneyland's California Adventure park continue to...
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