• And Beyond,  Tips

    Summer Bucket List Trip to Banff Alberta

    My family recently took a summer bucket list trip to Banff National Park and surrounding areas.  The pictures and videos you see of this are so beautiful and don’t even do it justice.  Several people have reached out wanting to know our itinerary, so I will share that with you here.  Of course, I will share any money-saving or miles/points hacks here with you in another post. 

  • Lake Louise Fairmont
    And Beyond,  Kids,  Tips

    Points and Miles Tips For A Trip to Banff

    This is the post where I share all the points and miles strategies I used to book my family’s Summer Bucket List trip to the Banff area.  You can try out part of these options or stack them like I did for the maximum amount of points earned and spent.  The credit card links are personal referral links, which means I will earn points if you use the link but there is no extra cost to you.

  • disney wish
    And Beyond,  Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    Travel Hacking a Disney Cruise

    Do you ever have serious FOMO watching other people’s vacations and wondering how they can afford them? Same. We booked a Disney Cruise in the middle of Covid times and had 18 months to pay it off. It was still painful. I have to say though, it was worth it! So we wanted to do it again.

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    Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    How to save 30% on your next Disney Vacation

    I am going to tell you about a trick I have learned to purchase Disney Gift Cards at 30% off or more. This is the best way I have to save money on your Disney Vacation. Everything is more exprenise these days and a Disney Vacation is no exception. If you are anything like me I am always trying to stretch my families dollar just a bit farther. 

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    Blog Post,  Disney Resorts,  Disney World,  Tips

    Perks of Staying at Disney World Resorts During COVID-19

    Disney World Resorts: To stay on-site or not to stay on-site? That really is the question, isn’t it? I know lots of people are always debating whether or not to stay at one of Disney’s many resorts. It can be a tough choice. Hopefully, this article will help you make that decision! We also know that we are currently living in a different world than we were last year. Everything is different; from how we go to work, to how we spend time with family and friends, to even vacationing! Disney World is no exception. In this post, I will cover the new changes that the Disney World Resorts have…

  • Blog Post,  Children,  Disney World,  Planning,  Tips

    Disney World with Kids- Ways to Keep Your Kids Busy in the Long Lines

    Disney World with Kids: Let’s face it, if you are in Disney World for any amount of time, chances are you will be waiting for something. Whether it’s waiting in line for a ride, waiting for a show to start, or waiting for your dining reservation- Disney = waiting. As adults, the waiting can be hard for us. But for kids, 30+ minutes can seem like an eternity! Never fear! I have some great tips to keep those little ones entertained (and dare I say quiet) while waiting in those lines. This post may contain affiliate links. Making a purchase will be at no extra cost to you. Any portion…

  • Blog Post,  Planning,  Tips

    What To Pack in Your Disney World Park Bag

    Disney World Park Bag: When going on a vacation – especially a Disney vacation – it’s very important to make sure you are packing all of the right things. But have you ever thought about what to pack in your park bag? For those who might not know, when we refer to a “park bag”, we mean the bag you take into the parks – pretty self-explanatory. Having everything that you need in this bag is very important too! Recently we, (Kim, Jen, and I) were on That Park Life Podcast. We had such a great time and really appreciate Greg and Beth for having us on! We bet you…

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    Blog Post,  Disney Resorts,  Planning,  Tips

    What to do on Arrival Day at Disney World

    WHOO-HOO!! That day you have been waiting for is FINALLY here! Today is your arrival day for Disney World! No matter how long you have counted down to this day, you want to make sure that you are prepared! Most people have their Fastpasses covered and dining reservations covered, but have you thought about what you are going to do your first day there? Before you leave your house- Confirm luggage tags are on luggage (and that you have all of your luggage) Any paperwork is on hand and easily accessible. Also, make sure that you have confirmation numbers easily assessable if you need them. If you are flying: Arrive…

  • Nail Art - Left Hand
    And Beyond,  Blog Post,  Kim Tries,  Style,  Tips

    Kim Tries: Nail Art – from Pixar’s Up!

    There are so many fun and creative ways to bring a Disney flair into your daily life. I love rocking a great Disney-inspired manicure when I go to the parks, but nail art is also a great way to bring magic back home. It can be a lot of fun to get pampered with some dazzling nails, but there are plenty of adorable designs you can do at home! For this at-home experiment, I tried to re-create Up-inspired nail art designed by @polishandbeyond!