5 Places to Go This Fall (My Personal Travel Bucket List) 🍁
From Bavarian villages to Blue Ridge Mountain views, here are my 5 favorite places to travel this fall — including two theme park picks perfect for a fall trip.
The Truth About Drop-Off Right Now 🤍
We're doing everything "right" and drop-off is still tough. A real look at where we are with Lennon's separation anxiety this year, and what's actually helping.
Why Memory Maker Is Worth the Money (Yes, Really) 🤍
Memory Maker isn't cheap, but here's exactly what's included, what it actually costs per photo, and why I tell almost every family I book to add it on.
Travel Tip Tuesday: Why You Shouldn't Wait to Book Your Christmas Theme Park Trip 🎄👀
Christmas at Disney and Universal is magical, but it's also one of the highest-demand times of year to visit. Here are the smart moves to make now if a holiday park trip is on your list.
The 2026 Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup Is Here 🕯️
What is EPCOT's Candlelight Processional, and who's narrating in 2026? Here's the full history of this Disney tradition, this year's celebrity lineup, and dining package dates.
BONUS: Disney Just Dropped a Ton of Spring 2027 News — Here's What You Need to Know 🤍
Disney just released a wave of Spring 2027 news — room discounts up to 25% off, EPCOT Festival of the Arts and Flower & Garden dates, and Disney After Hours events. Here's everything, all in one place.
Why Disney Springs Deserves a Spot on Your Itinerary
From World of Disney to Chef Art Smith's Homecomin', here's why Disney Springs deserves a full day on your Walt Disney World itinerary.
Talk to Me Thursday: Chasing Our New School Routine
A real look at what our weekly routine actually looks like right now — office days, dance nights, Sunday resets, and the chaos of building a new habit.
Why Hollywood Studios Is a Non-Skip Park (Yes, Even With Fewer Rides)
Fewer rides, endless magic — here's why Disney's Hollywood Studios deserves a full day on your Walt Disney World itinerary, plus what's coming next.
Travel Tip Tuesday: October Is NOT When You Start Planning Your Halloween Trip
Mickey's Not-So-Scary, Oogie Boogie Bash, and Halloween Horror Nights sell out earlier every year. Here's why October is too late to start planning your Halloween trip.
Labor Day Weekend: The Best Time to Book Your Fall Disney Trip
Disney already rolled out its fall and holiday 2026 discounts — here's why the last day of Labor Day weekend is a great time to lock in your dates before they're gone.
Disney Cruise Line Just Dropped BIG News — Here's What You Need to Know
Disney Cruise Line just announced Fall 2027 & Spring 2028 itineraries, including a New York City return. See what's new and how to book before it sells out.
Talk to Me Thursday: Surviving Lennon's First Week and a Half of First Grade
A real, honest look at our first two weeks of first grade — daily drop-off tears, separation anxiety, and the heartache of a kid who cries and thrives at once.
It's Here! EPCOT Food & Wine Festival 2026
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival kicks off August 27! Here's what's new for 2026 — menus, the Eat to the Beat lineup, activities, and more.
Why Animal Kingdom Is a No-Skip Park
Think Animal Kingdom is just a zoo or a half-day park? Think again. Here's why this park deserves a full day on your Disney itinerary.
Travel Tip Tuesday: The Best Trips Aren't Just Booked — They're Built
The best trips usually aren't just booked — they're built over time. Here's why planning early leads to a smoother, more intentional vacation.
What to Do on a Rest Day at Walt Disney World
Rest days at Disney World matter, especially with littles. Here's why they're worth building into your trip, and what to do instead of hitting the parks.
Disney Cruise Line Holiday Cruises: The Most Magical Time to Set Sail
From Halloween on the High Seas to Very Merrytime Cruises, here's why a Disney Cruise Line holiday sailing might be the most magical trip you take this year.
Talk to Me Thursday: The Very End of Summer
A real look at the very last days of summer — meeting a new teacher, moving an adopted daughter into college, and praying through all the change.
Why EPCOT Is a No-Skip Park (Yes, Even With Kids)
Think EPCOT is just an adult park? Think again. From Kidcot to princess meet and greets to thrill rides, here's why EPCOT belongs on every family's itinerary.