Best hotels for family vacations in Los Angeles area, including beaches and Disneyland, plus tips for visiting LA.
Read more…Tips for exploring California Redwood Coast
On the Redwood Coast in northern California, explore the largest remaining groves of old-growth coast redwoods, tallest trees in the world. Here’s our tips for family trips to the Redwood Coast, different areas, hiking, beaches, wildlife and where to stay.
Read more…National Parks Update and Tips
Already we’re thinking about summer, and exploring national parks. Here’s national parks update, tips for safely visiting, free entrance days, campground reservations, check for weather conditions, children’s books, and more.
Read more…Hinamatsuri – Doll Festival Girl’s Day Japan
Today, March 3, is Hinamatsuri (Hina Matsuri), also called Doll Festival or Girl’s Day, celebrated in Japan.
Find out about the holiday, gorgeous Hina dolls, and fun food, with recipe to cook at home.
Sunday in Sonoma: Bartholomew Park picnic & hiking
Just minutes from downtown Sonoma, Bartholomew Park is a hidden gem, 375 woodland acres, filled with oak and redwood trees, bubbling creeks, colorful wildflowers in spring, overlooks, picnic tables and hiking trails, and it’s free.
Read more…Mardi Gras King Cupcakes
For Mardi Gras, King Cake is a local treat in New Orleans, a lovely raised-dough cake, decorated with white frosting, and purple, green, yellow sprinkles, the colors of Mardi Gras.
These King Cupcakes are easy and fun to make, delicious to eat!