Disney After 50: Why It’s Even Better Now

Woman enjoying coffee overlooking World Showcase at EPCOT – Disney after 50

There is nothing quite like standing in a long line for Test Track with kids. When they’re little, they’re hot. They’re tired. They’re hungry. Somebody probably needs to go to the bathroom even though you asked before you got in line. When they’re teenagers, they’re bored. And the line is still not moving. I loved … Read more

Disney Vacation Budget: What Are You Willing to Spend?

Disney vacation budget planning with a priority notebook, calculator, coffee, and purple Minnie ears

Disney is expensive. That part is obvious. The harder question is not, “How much does Disney cost?” It is: What are you actually willing to spend? Those are two very different questions. You can find endless Disney vacation budget posts that break everything into categories like hotels, tickets, food, transportation, and souvenirs. That information is … Read more

How to Stop Overpacking: 6 Things I Quit Packing

Woman sitting beside a suitcase in a field with text reading I pack too much for trips

How to Stop Overpacking: 6 Things I Quit Packing For years, most of my trips involved getting in the car and driving. When you have an SUV, overpacking doesn’t feel like much of a problem. If something fits in the back, it comes along. Then I came home from a three-week trip and started unpacking. … Read more

Traveling Again After a Long Break: Finding My Way Back

Woman overlooking a mountain lake with text reading Traveling Again After a Long Break

Life happens. For more than a year, I barely went anywhere. I didn’t take a real trip. I didn’t even make it to Florida to visit my mother. My husband had a knee replacement, home was busy, and we had plenty to keep us occupied — including all the animals who apparently believe our entire … Read more