If you’ve never been to WDW, here are a few more tips that apply to all the parks.
–Really pay attention to where you parked. Jot it down somewhere if you have to. All the parking …

Think Walt Disney World is too much for a toddler? Think again!! Our 2-1/2 year old loved every minute of the 5 days we spent there!! And we don’t have a little princess, we have …

Here’s a little video I took on some visits to the Mall of America at the Underwater Adventure aquarium under the East Entrance. You can read my full review here.

Aquariums just seem to be getting better and better all over the country. Our favorite one in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area is by far the Underwater Adventures Aquarium.
We live in this area and have purchased memberships. …

If you have older kids, or just adults, the VIP pass is totally worth it! You go right to the front of the line for any ride. (only once per ride, though)
If you end up …

Follow this link for a fun, animation-filled journey to the Land of Mouse. Disney Vacation Test Drive

This little tour gives a fun overview of your options for a Disney Vacation, as well as links for …

Think toddlers are too young for Disney? Think it’s too overwhelming? Think again. There’s more and more attention to detail for these little ones than you may know. We spent 5 days with our 2-1/2 …

This free zoo, founded in 1897, has been a childhood favorite of Minnesotans for generations.
It’s compact size makes it easy for small kids and seniors to navigate. Kids love that the animals are so easy …

If you have a budding archaeologist, or even if you don’t, Dinosaur Ridge is a definite must-see.
The first thing I noticed was how small the actual dinosaur footprint fossils were. (That’s my 3-yr-old’s foot… …

 We stopped here on part of our mountain drive. The easiest way to get here is to go through the town of Morrison. Bring picnic supplies to have lunch up in Red Rocks, or eat …