Houston is a city that rewards families willing to plan their day well. We had one full day to work with during our Texas road trip, and we came away with a clear sense of what the city does well and how to structure a day that works for everyone. We started with…
Experiences
Space Center Houston with Kids: Tips, Tickets, and What Not to Miss
Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center and one of the most impressive family attractions in the country. We visited with our 10-year-old on a busy spring weekend and spent just over three hours there — which felt like the…
2 Days in San Antonio with Kids: The Alamo, River Walk, and the Best Places to Eat
San Antonio is one of the most family-friendly cities in Texas and an easy day trip from wherever you are staying in the region. We spent two days exploring downtown during our April 2026 visit, covering the Alamo, the River Walk, a Go Rio boat tour, and three very…
Visiting La Jolla Cove with Kids
Why La Jolla Cove Is Worth Stopping For If you are planning a trip to San Diego with kids, La Jolla Cove should be on your list. It is free, it is accessible, and it delivers the kind of close-up wildlife encounter that you honestly do not expect to find just off a…
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark Wisconsin Dells: A Family Review
This post contains affiliate links. If you book or buy something through our links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend things we have personally used or genuinely believe in. Wisconsin Dells calls itself the Waterpark Capital of…
Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park at Kalahari: What to Expect with Kids
When the weather in Wisconsin Dells is not cooperating, or you just want a break from the waterparks, Tom Foolery’s Adventure Park at Kalahari is the obvious next move. We spent a Saturday afternoon there with our son and one of his friends, and three hours flew…
Activate Games Tustin Review: High-Energy Interactive Fun That Holds Up on Repeat Visits
Activate Games continues to be one of the more unique entertainment concepts available for families, friends, and small groups—and after multiple visits to different locations, the Tustin site stands out as one of the strongest executions of the experience. This visit…
Universal Studios Hollywood in January: A Detailed, Low-Crowd Family Guide
We visited Universal Studios Hollywood on a Wednesday in mid-January as a family with one elementary-age child. This wasn’t our first visit, and that actually helped—we knew what usually goes wrong, which made it easier to appreciate when almost nothing did. If you’re…
Easy Sedona Wins When You Don’t Want Another Big Hike
Sedona is famous for spectacular hikes, but you don’t need to tackle another long or strenuous trail to enjoy the landscape. If you want beautiful views, short walks, scenic drives, cultural stops, and relaxing experiences that let you soak in the scenery without…
Two Great Sedona Hikes for Families: Cathedral Rock and Birthing Cave
When planning our Sedona trip, we had a long list of hikes we wanted to do. Some big, some shorter, and some we knew we might need to play by ear once we were actually there with our 10-year-old. What we ended up doing on one of our favorite days was two very…









