Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better Comparing value to cheap Everyone likes to save money; that’s a given.  We search for deals and steals and feel good when we find a bargain.  But are we always getting the best value?  We tend to stop and think about this when buying something like say, a camera.  We […]

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

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March 25, 2013

Disney Springs: Downtown Disney Expansion Announced Disney has officially announced an expansion for Downtown Disney in the Walt Disney World resort.  If you’ve been to Downtown Disney in the past, you know it’s already got a nice selection of shops and dining.  But this new expansion will take to a whole new level.  Featuring new […]

Disney World

Disney Springs: Downtown Disney Expansion Announced

Disney Springs

March 18, 2013

Technology vs. A Personal Touch: When a Human is Still Better Than a Computer I love technology.  I really do.  I may have a slight addiction to the internet.  So trust that I understand how great it is to have so much information at our finger tips.  For years, technology has been growing all around […]

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Technology vs. A Personal Touch: When a Human is Still Better Than a Computer

technology is not always better

March 11, 2013

Spotlight On: Restaurant Marrakesh, Epcot It’s no secret I’m a huge fan of dining in Epcot when in Disney World.  The restaurants, by far, are the most diverse and interesting to eat at.  Restaurant Marrakesh is not one of the most popular restaurants in the park, but that’s a shame.  It’s an overlooked gem that […]

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Spotlight On: Restaurant Marrakesh, Epcot

March 4, 2013

Is the Disney World Dining Plan Really Worth It? The dining plans at Disney World profess to offer you a great value, but do they?  Is a dining plan the right choice for your family?  The answer is, for some people, the dining plan is absolutely a great value; find out here if you are […]

Disney World, Family vacations

Is the Disney World Dining Plan Really Worth It?

Epcot, France Bakery

February 25, 2013

Why Taking a Vacation Without the Kids is Good for Your Marriage I know, I know, a lot of what I write about is family vacations and traveling with children.  I plan a lot of family vacations, and I fully believe in the magic of them.  BUT, that doesn’t mean I don’t know how important […]

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Why Taking a Vacation Without the Kids is Good for Your Marriage

Bungalows on Bora Bora

February 18, 2013

5 Things You May Not Have Thought of Packing for Disney World Planning your Disney World vacation?  You may have thought of all the usual items to pack, but there are a few more unusual things to consider for this vacation.  Add these 5 things to your bag before you head to Disney World and […]

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5 Things You May Not Have Thought of Packing for Disney World

Epcot Spaceship Earth

February 11, 2013

 Flying With Kids: How to Avoid Melt Downs Ok, parents, let’s talk flying.  We’ve all been on those flights with screaming children.  And then, when we have children and it’s time for our family vacation, we immediately think of those same flights when we consider flying with our own.  It doesn’t have to be scary […]

Family vacations

Flying With Kids: How to Avoid Melt Downs

Flying with kids

February 4, 2013

How Far in Advance Should I Book My Disney World Vacation? If You Wait, Your Options Are Limited I find that it’s very tempting for some people to wait until Disney releases a set of discounts applicable to their travel dates before booking.  However, doing this puts you at a disadvantage in some cases.  Disney […]

Disney World

How Far in Advance Should I Book My Disney World Vacation?

Disney World Electrical Parade

January 26, 2013

Hawaii For the Adventurous – It’s not just beaches! Why Hawaii? So you wanna get away.  You need some sun in your life and now.  Someone suggests Hawaii and you roll your eyes.  Sure, everyone knows Hawaii has great beaches, palm trees, relaxation and sunshine.  But to you that’s just so….normal.  Dull even.  You’re not […]

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Hawaii For the Adventurous – It’s not just beaches!

Hawaii waterfall

December 4, 2012