If Disney had its own ski resort, I am pretty sure it would be just like Smugglers' Notch family ski resort in New England. Like Disney, there is a “mousescot” – called Mogul Mouse, instead of Mickey Mouse. There are dreamy staff members who make your kids feel special. You'll enjoy fireworks, entertainment, down-hill rides (snow tubing), sky rides (ok, technically they are chairlifts), and family…
Recently, a friend of mine told me she was “terrified” to plan a trip to Disney! “Say what?” I asked. “Disney? It's the Happiest Place On Earth! What could be scary about that?” She said she had no idea HOW to plan a Disney vacation because it is so overwhelming! “Never fear,” I said. As a former Cast Member and someone…
When I was growing up in Western Pennsylvania, I lived for our two local amusement parks: Kennywood Park and Idlewild Park (the third oldest amusement park in the United States.) My parents usually took me to each park once a summer, and it was the best day of the year as far as I was concerned. Their wooden roller coasters and preserved historical decor, coupled with modern-day (in this…
Aaaahhhh Provence. Few places come to mind that, when I think of them, fill my heart with so much amour. But Provence with kids? Bien sur! There are plenty of things to do in Provence with kids! Surely, you have seen images of Provence and its rolling hills of serene lavender as far as the eye can see. The gorgeous hilltop towns that make you want to break out…
Want to know why your kids SHOULD watch the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019? Ok, first, full disclosure, I am a soccer mom. A full-fledged soccer mom. I am so soccer mom, I have soccer balls roll out of my trunk when I load my groceries. I have to move my soccer chairs to make room for one of my kids' friends in my car. I once washed…