Child Returns Heart-shaped Rock from National Park: A child took and then mailed back a heart-shaped rock from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See the article here.This is something I can see my kids doing without knowing it’s illegal. But, that’s a cool rock! D23 Expo This Weekend: The D23 Expo has already started and continues […]

Last month, my family traveled to Australia and New Zealand. We spent 7 nights on a farm just south of Rotorua, New Zealand. There is a lot to do in the Rotorua area! (Also see my posts on visiting Sydney, Australia and Hobbiton). i-SITE Visitor Information Centre The owners of our rental house recommended we […]

About 10 days ago, my daughter and I watched the USA Gymnastics National Championships on TV. We saw Simone Biles make history with her double-twisting double-somersault beam dismount and her triple-double on the floor exercise. For my daughter, who is a recreational gymnast, it was an exciting moment! Watching elite gymnastics on TV made us […]

Last week, when I shared the good and bad about my summer travel, a skeptical reader had questions for me and how I managed to take those trips. He wrote, “I guess your kid’s college funds are all topped up and you’ve paid off your mortgage?” Actually, no and no! It got me thinking: Should […]

Last week, Disney World added a new ticket option called Mid-Day Magic. I am jumping for joy at this new option, but not for the reason you may be thinking. The Scoop on Disney World’s Mid-Day Magic Ticket This ticket option costs lower than a normal ticket, but you can’t enter the parks until after […]