Two years ago, I introduced my six year old to a boy named Harry Potter. I’d already seen all the movies but had never read the books. So I purchased the entire set and he and I entered the magical world together. We read every night and promptly fell in love with the series. I… [Read More]
Universal’s Volcano Bay: Tips for visiting Orlando’s newest water park
Sometimes when you’re on a family vacation, some of your party might want to do an activity that you’re not super keen on. Enter water parks. I can take or leave them. If I’m going with a group, of course, I’ll go. I’ll have a good time, but it’s not my first pick of a… [Read More]
5 MUST DOs for an awesome Universal Orlando Resort experience
Planning a trip to Universal Orlando Resort? I’ve got some tips for making it an awesome and completely memorable trip. Of course, if you don’t do these things, you’ll have fun too. But these five things will make a HUGE difference in your family vacation. 1. Get the Express Unlimited Passes. The Express Passes allow… [Read More]
What to pack for a trip to Universal Orlando Resort
We are ONE WEEK out from our family trip to Universal Studios Florida. We’re spending four days at the Family Forward Retreat and I am STOKED to spend some quality time with the family. I’ve been thinking about and planning for this for awhile. I’ve read lots of blog posts and advice on theme parks,… [Read More]




