Last week while the kids were at school, Carlos and I headed to Walt Disney Studios in Burbank to celebrate the upcoming in-home release of SOLO: A Star Wars Storyreleased Digitally Sept 14 and on Blu-ray Sept 25th! The Special Bonus Showcase/Press Day included an interview Ray Park (Darth Maul) and lightsaber training. We also met Solo’s sidekick Chewbacca!
My fam bam loves this incredible film and you will too! It was so much fun to get the behind the scenes scoop. Our kids were super jealous, and thought it was cool that their papa took over my social handles for a day.
Star Wars Fans! Get ready for the ultimate ride and experience the galaxy like never before when you watch SOLO on digital or Blu-ray.
Join us for a #SoloBluRay Twitter Party! We’ve got fabulous door prizes. *See the details below.
Thank you Walt Disney Studios for inviting us to your SOLO event. All opinions are my own.
Board the Millennium Falcon and journey to a galaxy far, far away in Solo: A Star Wars Story, an all-new adventure with the most beloved scoundrel in the galaxy. Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian, in a journey that will set the course of one of the Star Wars saga’s most unlikely heroes.
Actor Ray Park (Darth Maul) gave us lightsaber training. It was by far one of the coolest things we have ever done! I have to admit it was not as easy as I thought, and I almost whacked Ray Parker in the face… Oops
Ray Parker talked about his 8 hour a day intense training while preparing for his role. His story is truly inspiring!
Mr. Camacho was all smiles because he can now watch SOLO at home!
This fun and fast-paced space adventure, compliments the saga and is a special treat for longtime fans.
I love these two adorable hairy men! lol
Twitter Party
Join us this Monday September 24th at 6 PST, in your PJs to celebrate a Star Wars#SoloBluRay Party on Twitter! We’ve got fabulous door prizes in store for our guests!
The W Hotel Punta de Mita, is a hidden gem in Nayarit Mexico. For our 21st wedding anniversary, Carlos and I decided to go on a romantic adventure without our kids to celebrate our special day. This secluded oasis was the perfect spot for us to disconnect, rejuvenate, and escape from our hectic lives.
The easy flight was 3 1/2 hours out of LAX. We were thrilled to get in some alone time and catch up.
Thank you W Hotel Punta De Mita and Riviera Nayarit for hosting us at your gorgeous hotel. All opinions are my own.
Our first order of business was to soak up the sun, order ceviche, and a cool drink. We immediately noticed this beach front property was very private and quiet…
We strolled on the sand, and listened to the crashing ocean waves. The sky was painted a bright salmon, pink, gray, and deep blue… It was both surreal and calming.
Eclectic design as colorful as the lush Mexican coastline, W Punta de Mita’s is a celebration of the region’s rich history. Surf fun waves in crystal clear water then kick back with a cocktail and some ceviche.
This unique hotel offers customized experiences for their guests.
The hotel rooms are quirky and decorated with vibrant colors.
At night the jungle comes ALIVE! We could hear the birds chirping, frogs croaking, the Chachalas (exotic birds) loud screeching, and other unusual noises.
The hotel had many unique design and architectural elements. I walked on this elaborate tile tapestry that began at the hotel reception and led me to the the ocean…
There is color and art everywhere at the W Hotel Punta De Mita. Our private patio was the perfect place to hangout and relax with Frida Khalo.
The staff was very thoughtful and attentive. A delicious assortment of chocolates was delivered to our hotel room for our anniversary.
The AWAY Spa is perfect for detox, retox, and repeat… Oh and there is a full bar in the spa too!
It was so nice to get in a little me time. I sipped on tea, and enjoyed the hidden spa on the property. My 60 minute Escape facial was sooo incredible and relaxing.
Ahhh… Shift into full vacation mode at AWAY Spa, where a tranquil jungle setting, holistic amenities, customized spa therapies, and beauty treatments will leave your body nourished and looking its best for whatever comes next.
Earlier this month Disney Villains released their newest book, Mother Know Best! This wonderful book is a great compliment to their fun Villain series. I am thrilled that the Disney Book Group has partnered with me for a giveaway! Enter the Rafflecopter below for a chance to win the complete book series and the Sephora Hair bundle pack!
I love to cuddle up with my son at bedtime, and read a good book. I know sooner than later, he’s going to grow up and he will be too big for story time. But for now, I’m going to cherish this special time with him and read this series with him…
Disclosure: Disney Book Group has partnered with me for this giveaway. All opinions are my own.
My young prince loves a good Disney story… Your kiddos will enjoy this series too!
The Disney VILLAINS series by Serena Valentino explores how the antagonists in Disney movies became some of storytelling’s most iconic villains. In the first five VILLAINS books, we see how the Evil Queen, the Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel fall into darkness, through the instigation of the mysterious Odd Sisters: Lucinda, Martha, and Ruby.
The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch.
And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower?
Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic.
It is a tale of the old witch.
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Serena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. She has earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. The books in her best-selling VILLAINS series are best enjoyed when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within,Poor Unfortunate Soul, Mistress of All Evil, Mother Knows Best.
This sensational book series is so much fun to read. The recommended age for this series is 12+
I am a HUGE fan of Freaky Friday… As a kid, I would run around the house in red spray painted hair, and reenact scenes from the 2003 film starring Lindsey Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis .
Anna (in Tess’s body): I’m old!
Tess (in Anna’s body): I beg your pardon!
Anna (in Tess’s body): Oh, I’m like the Cryptkeeper
My mom would laugh, and even played along. When I heard Disney was producing a new Freaky Friday, I was a bit reluctant to watch it because I loved the 2003 version so much. But let me tell you, this new remake blew me out of the water! Last week we got a sneak peek of the new film before it aired on the Disney Channel, and I can’t get the catchy tunes out of my head.
Thank you Disney Channel for inviting us to see Freaky Friday, all opinions are my own.
Disney Channel’s “Freaky Friday” is a madcap body swap musical comedy about a mother and daughter (Katherine and Ellie Blake) who magically spend a day in each other’s shoes. Katherine and Ellie face a variety of challenges trying to get through the day as each other and ultimately learn a lot about what life is really like on the other side of the generation gap. In the process, mom and daughter navigate relationships, work, school, fitting in, standing out, and getting by all while facing the hard truth of their altered reality.
This Disney Channel Original Movie is the fifth iteration of “Freaky Friday,” but the first in telling the story through music on screen, with the musical numbers progressing the story as well as heightening the emotion of the actions of the story. Adding song and dance to the subtext of each scene, each character’s inner dialogue is emphasized and all the more relatable to the viewing audience. The story and the music gets a message across about empathy — and how the empathy we develop for our parents extends to the rest of the world.
I loved the ethnically diverse cast, a strong girl lead with short hair, and the inspiring entrepreneur mother in in the new film. Did I mention how amazing the music was? My little brother and I danced in our seats. He told me how much he wanted to sing at school because of the Adam’s funny character. Freaky Friday opened up our hearts, and reminded us how much we love performing!
This year my family and our friends will be walking the 2018 CHOC WALK in the Park at Disneyland for my niece Jerrica!
I could hear the anxiety in my sister’s voice, when she called me in mid August 2014. “Jerrica has been running a fever for several days now, and she has strange bruising on her body. I’m taking her to the pediatrician.” After her blood results showed an extremely high white blood count of over 100,000 (normal 4,300 and 10,800 cells per cubic millimeter of blood) and she was immediately sent to CHOC Hospital in Orange for further testing.
Jerrica was immediately sent to the Oncology department CHOC for further testing. As a family, we were not prepared for the news that shook us to core. Jerrica was diagnosed with AML Leukemia (Acute Myeloid Leukemia).
Jerrica endured 4 aggressive rounds of chemo, yet she still managed to smile. Jerrica’s perserverance is an inspiration to many of us!
Jerrica spent Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Eve and her 21st birthday at CHOC Hospital. The compassionate nurses and doctors were incredible and attentive during her stay.
“There’s not enough words to describe how thankful I am for CHOC and everything they did for me and my family. Everybody at CHOC is amazing and went above and beyond for me in every way possible. They always made me feel like I was part of their family, with the continued support they gave me. Even in my lowest days, they did everything in their power to reassure me that I had the strength and power to get through fighting Leukemia. I am thankful for them for saving my life, and I will be forever grateful.” ~Jerrica Alarcon
5K walk through Disneyland® Park, Disney California Adventure® Park and Downtown Disney® District.
Registration $95 after August 13, 2018.
Walkers ages 2 and under FREE
CHOC Walk information booth will open at 5:00 a.m. in the Disney® Esplanade
We are so excited to be participating in the 2018 CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort on August 26th to raise funds for CHOC Children’s Hospital!
The fundraising efforts of the CHOC Walk make an immediate impact on families going through the most challenging time in their lives. CHOC provides the highest level of care not only to patients, but to the siblings, parents, and extended family that make up their critical support teams.
Please help us exceed our fundraising goal for the benefit of the children and families of Southern California. Donate now or join Team JerrBear at CHOC’s magical morning at the Disneyland® Resort. Every dollar counts for kids!
“WOW, LOOK AT THIS HOTEL!” my son screamed as we drove up to the Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula for our staycation. He tugged on my arm, “Do they have a pool?” I stood in astonishment in the beautiful lobby. A gorgeous fountain stood before us, while native artifacts were conserved in glass cases.
The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians’ officially opened March 3rd in front of the all-glass enclosed lobby, and kicked off a stunning weekend of concerts, firework displays and VIP parties that officially opened the Tribe’s $300 million resort expansion.
Now the largest resort/casino on the West Coast, Pechanga Resort Casino offers guests approachable luxury with subtle elements of the Tribe’s Native heritage woven into architectural and resort experiences. This major expansion added 568 AAA Four Diamond hotel rooms and suites, a 4.5-acre pool complex, two additional restaurants, a two-level luxury spa with fitness and yoga studio, and another 68,000 square feet of meeting and event space including the 40,000 square foot Pechanga Summit.
Here Are 10 Incredible Reasons To Head To Pechanga Resort Casino for a family staycation.
Five new room types have been added to Pechanga’s lineup with the addition of its Resort Tower. The second tower complements the other 522 rooms and suites in the Casino Tower.
Disclosure: Thank you Pechanga Resort Casino for hosting my family at your beautiful resort. All opinions are my own.
We checked into our hotel room. The suite was bright and chic. The luxurious white comforters and beds were comfortable and cozy. An upscale shower greeted my eyes. Ahhh I think to myself, ” I needed this.” I lied on the bed, and ate some chocolate almonds. This place is great to disconnect and relax…
Check out our incredible view from our hotel room!
On Friday night comic Vince Carone was headlined at the Comedy Club. There is a great line up of shows, live performances, and comedians worth making a trip for. For a list of upcoming shows, visit the Pechanga website.
3. Food
On night one we attended a welcome reception, “Taste of Pechanga” featuring foods from among Pechanga’s 13 delicious restaurants. We sampled the local wines, Craft Cocktails and Mocktails. There was a great variety for all foodie palates.
Juicy scallops, perfectly slices meats, and the fresh crisp salads were flavorful and delicious. I turned around to see Andrew try to stuff his pockets with chocolate strawberries and rice krispies. OMG this kid!
My daughter stood by an ice tea jug, “THIS IS BETTER THAN ANY STARBUCKS TEA IVE EVER TRIED!” The food options were wonderful and delicious. We were in a food coma after our sensational feast!
Lobby Bar & Grill
Lobby Bar & Grill
Here are some of our favorite food highlights during our stay…
Breakfast at Blends Coffee & Wine Bar at Pechanga
Breakfast/Brunch at Journey’s End
Lunch at Coveside Grill (inside The Cove pool complex)
Dinner at Lobby Bar & Grill
4. AMAZING Pool & Water Slides
We spent several hours at “The Cove” – Pechanga’s new 4 ½ acre pool complex. The pool and water attractions were a dream.
The waterpark is great for little ones too!
My son ripped of his shirt, and jumped into the pool. Andrew swam up to me, gave me a wet kiss, and thanked me for what he described as the “best trip ever.”
My son yelled, “GUYS THERE”S A WATER SLIDE! LETS GO!” The kids ran in sync towards the slides. They played for hours.
I ordered a cocktail, and worked on my tan. It was really nice…
5. Golf Course
Do you like to golf? If so, the golf course at Pechanga is incredible…
Kid golf lessons are available with a Pechanga PGA Instructor too!
My little guy was thrilled to meet and train with PGA Instructor Randy Chang. He was very patient, and took the time to explain the game to him.
After my son’s lesson, he felt like a pro!
6. Great Location For Private Parties
If you are planning a birthday party, wedding, bachelor or bachelorette party, or need a just cuz getaway. Pechanga is the ideal spot for this…
During our visit, I took a private tour with the staff to see the beautiful wedding sites, bride and groom ready rooms, group meeting breakout rooms and new Pechanga Summit event center.
7. Disconnect, Relax, and Rejuvenate At The New Spa
The new Spa Pechanga encompasses two levels connected with a beautiful spiral staircase. It features 17 treatment rooms, outdoor cabana massage services, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, a dedicated spa pool and two indoor hydrotherapy pools, plus a hair and nail salon. The salon offers hair, nail, make-up and even a full suite of barbering services.
My daughter was thrilled to spend some quality time with her mama at the spa. We both got mani and pedis.
I felt refreshed after spending time at the gorgeous spa. The staff was upbeat, friendly, and professional.
The Spa pass gives guests access to the lounge with sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and private spa pool and cabanas…
“Healing is integral throughout your journey here at Spa Pechanga. Our new menu items are designed to awaken and relieve the five senses after each treatment,” said Whitney Tabor, Spa Pechanga Manager. “The Pechanga tribe used native white sage to cleanse and purify the body, so we made sure that the white sage properties, as well as other native Pechanga plants and flora, are prevalent in the new treatments. They areorganic and fresh since you can find them right outside the door on tribal lands and most importantly, leave our guests refreshed and restored.”
New Spa Pechanga menu items include:
Spicy & Icy Facial: An 80-minute facial designed to restore tired and sagging skin on the face and neck.This signature facial incorporates cinnamon, which reduces inflammation and a cooling ionic mask. Spicy & Icy takes you through warm and cold to induce blood vessels to expel impurities, leaving your skin firmer, glowing and radiant.
Tandem Massage: Two therapists work in concert, mirroring each other’s movements across your back, neck, arms, legs and scalp to induce extreme relaxation and alleviate tension and soreness.
Reflexology Foot Soak: This treatment provides relief to overworked ankles, legs and feet. A copper tub is filled with distilled water and healing stones to lift out impurities. Feet receive a 50 or 80-minute massage and reflexology treatment that can help ailments in other areas of the body. To finish, guests receive a balancing tea made from cleansing white sage leaves and other native plants.
Wakeup Yoga at Spa Pechanga (1 hour mixed levels)
If you need to stretch or get some exercise, Yoga class and a gym is available.
Photo credit to Pechanga
Location: Spa Pechanga Movement Studio inside of the Fitness Center
9. The Casino
For those of you that like to gamble, hit the slots and the tables!
Photo credit to Pechanga
10. Explore Temecula & Local Excursions
During our stay we took a wonderful ballon ride with, ” A Grape Escape.” The views of the vineyards left me breathless.
Other fun things to do in Temecula:
Wine Tasting
Balloon Ride
Hiking
Visit Old Town Temecula
Museums
Our staycation at Pechanga Resort Casino was memorable. I would definitely return with family and friends. There was something for everyone in my family. The staff was incredible, and the hotel accommodations surpassed my overall expectations. We can’t wait to return for another fabulous getaway!
Are you a DC Teen Titans Fan? If so you need to watch this new movie!
My son is a HUGE Teen Titans fan and earlier this month we drove to Warner Bros. Studios to celebrate the new film, “Teen Titans GO! To The Movies.” On our drive up to Los Angeles, my son and his primo (cousin) wiggled in their seats and could barely contain their excitement. The were ecstatic because they would be one of the first, to watch this new epic film!
This hysterical film finds our favorite egocentric, wildly satirical Super Heroes in their first feature film. When the Teen Titans go to the big screen, THEY GO BIG!
It seems to the Teens that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies—everyone but the Teen Titans, that is! But de facto leader Robin is determined to remedy the situation, and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick. If only they could get the hottest Hollywood film director to notice them. With a few madcap ideas and a song in their heart, the Teen Titans head to Tinsel Town, certain to pull off their dream. But when the group is radically misdirected by a seriously Super-Villain and his maniacal plan to take over the Earth, things really go awry. The team finds their friendship and their fighting spirit failing, putting the very fate of the Teen Titans themselves on the line!
Will Arnett (The LEGO® Batman Movie) and Kristen Bell (Frozen) lend their voices to the first-ever big-screen version of DC Entertainment and Cartoon Network’s animated TV show, which also stars Greg Cipes (TV’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) as Beast Boy, Scott Menville (TV’s Spider-Man) as Robin, Khary Payton (The Walking Dead) as Cyborg, Tara Strong (the My Little Pony franchise) as Raven, and Hynden Walch (TV’s Adventure Time with Finn & Jake) as Starfire, reprising their roles from the series.
The film is being directed by Aaron Horvath and Peter Rida Michail, from a screenplay by Michael Jelenic and Horvath, based on characters from DC. Michail, Will Arnett and Peggy Regan are producing, with Sam Register, Jelenic and Horvath serving as executive producers. Apart from Arnett, all are Teen Titans GO! series contributors.
Who’s your favorite superhero? My son LOVES Beast Boy and Robin.
This new film is full of adventure, is clever, HILARIOUS and crass! My son said his favorite part of the film is when Beast Boy turns into a dragon and unites with his superhero friends to battle Slade. A personal highlight for me, was when Robin tries to reverse time and change the creation and powers of Superman, Wonder Woman, and other legendary villain fighters. SO FUNNY! I also loved that there is a great message for kiddos…
This new movie is full of surprises, and lots for laughs for parents too!
It is always fascinating to visit Warner Bros. Studios, and see where all the movie magic happens!
My son was elated because he was given the opportunity to do a voice over for Beast Boy at the Studio.
This was a party alright! We played games, ate pizza, delicious tacos, and waaay too many sweet treats…
The boys worked up a sweat, and danced to the funky beats the DJ played!
My adorable little nephew is a Robin fan!
My family had a blast, and the boys enjoyed celebrating the new film with with favorite Super Heroes!
Did someone say, “tacos?” These ice cream tacos were AMAZING!
It is no surprise that this movie is 100% FRESH on Rotten Tomatoes…
It’s 110 degrees outside and its ROASTING hot, YIKES! What am I going to do with the kids to keep them cool? AC is turned on, we’ve eaten way too many popsicles, and being indoors is the pits. My teen daughter is on her cell phone again, and I can’t get her off. Grrr… My son yelled, “MOM, I’m hot and I’m bored!” I thought for a few seconds and had a solution, “Let’s go to Knott’s Soak City!” Our favorite Waterpark re-opened with a BIG splash this summer, and it’s the perfect splash-tacular place to cool off in this scorchio heat.
We then headed to the park to chill out and play! Andrew rides the water slides, even the big scary ones. He’s a daredevil and has no fear. I sit with my big floppy hat, drink a raspberry sweet tea, and float on the Lazy River. I look at my pale legs and think, gosh I need a tan. My daughter lays next to me, a slurpee in hand, “THUS IS GREAAAT MAMA!” she says with a mouthful of ice. I laugh. This is sooo nice… I ask myself, “Why didn’t we come sooner?”
Disclosure: Thank You Knott’s Soak City for Inviting my family to cool off at your waterpark. All Opinions are my own.
The waterpark is bigger and better than ever before, and we love it!
Knott’s Soak City has added a 2-acre expansion and thematic renovation, new shaded seating areas, spacious cabanas and a newly remodeled Longboard’s Grill have been added to the water park.
Knott’s Soak City Park Tips
Arrive early to reserve a cabana or lounge chair
Each cabana can accommodate up to 8 guests and includes extra amenities like a table with umbrella, free tube rental, and waiter service
Inner tubes are available to rent for 10 dollars a day
Purchase a Knott’s Berry Farm’s Souvenir reusable cup to refill throughout your visit (3 refill stations are available)
Purchase your tickets to Knott’s Soak City online and save off the front gate price!
If you are looking for some summer fun, Knott’s Soak City Waterpark is the place to be!
Experience 7 new water slides!
Shore Break towers over seven stories high and offers six different thrilling water slide experiences. Four of the slides will have guests climbing into an exhilarating Aqua Launch chamber which will send riders on a vertical free fall through a series loops and curves.
The newest family raft ride, The Wedge, takes up to 6 riders on a thrilling and exhilarating trip navigating twists and turns and a few surprise drops down the slide tower.
Are you brave enough to try these slides?
What to bring to the Waterpark:
Sunblock
Sunglasses, sun hats, or visors
Towels
Sandals/Shoes to walk around the park
Waterproof phone case (Knott’s Soak City now offers FREE wifi for guests)
Water bottles
*Lockers are available to keep your valuables safe.
Our family had a blast at Knott’s Soak City! I’m glad there is something for little kids, as well as the big ones…
It was the last day of school and my kids were eager for summer break… My son kept on asking, “When are we going camping?” He could barely contain his excitement when I told him we were going on an adventure with our friends to Yosemite National Park. GoRving’s Park Model Cabins have been a wonderful and convenient glamping option for my family in the past, and we were thrilled to explore a new campground with them!
The seven hour scenic drive to Thousand Trails in Yosemite was gorgeous. “Are we there yet?” my son said repeatedly. Our lives are hectic, and we are always on the go. Carlos travels a lot for work, and I it was nice that he could take some time off to spend quality time with the kiddos.
I have included an easy meal plan and tip list in the post to help you plan your next travel adventure!
Disclosure: Thank you Thousand Trails and GoRving for hosting our family at Yosemite Lakes Campground. All opinions are my own.
This was our adorable GoRVing home away from home, at Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes RV Resort. It was so refreshing and therapeutic to walk outside and breathe fresh clean air, see nature, and hear the trickling sounds of stream close by.
The Park Model RVs are ideal for families who want to get away, but don’t have the time or want to fuss with packing tents, stoves, and other heavy camping gear. These cabins are fully-loaded and equipped. Most have A/C, heat, a full kitchen & bathroom, bedroom, grill, fire pit, porch and more! They are super comfortable and close to all the campground activities.
Each cabin is nice and cozy, and has two bedrooms with two satellite televisions.
The kids loved the bunk beds and fought over who was getting to top bunk. Lol
More Tips On What to bring:
Soap, shampoo, toiletries
Bug spray, sun screen
Music / iPod & amp; speakers
Cell phone & charger
Camera / video recorder
Your own GPS
Spatula or tongs for grill
Paper towels / foil / plastic wrap / paper plates / napkins / plastic ware
Wet wipes
Garbage bags
Matches / lighter for grills
Bottle / wine opener
First aid supplies
Flashlight / battery operated lantern
Folding chairs & picnic blanket
Games / cards
Binoculars
Beach Towels
The kitchen is fully equipped with kitchen utensils, pots and pans, cutting board, microwave, stove, refrigerator, kitchen table and much more!
You can pull some trailers with the family car and store it in your garage. Or, try one a little bit bigger that
has a full kitchen and bath. Trailers start $6,000.
Motorhomes
Motorhomes are great for families that want to feel like they’re at home, even when riding down the road.
Passengers often enjoy playing games at the dinette table, watching TV, or relaxing on the couch.
Motorhomes have lots of storage space and come in all sizes and price ranges. Starts at $60,000 and can be
financed up to 15 years OR rent one starting around $150 a day.
Park Model RV
A great way to try camping is to stay in a park model RV, sometimes called Park Model Cabins. These are
fully-loaded cabins built on an RV chassis and located in many campgrounds in the U.S. Most have A/C,
heat, a full kitchen & amp; bathroom, bedroom, grill, fire pit, porch and more – super comfortable and you still
have access to all the campground activities. It’s also a great way for anyone with a disability to go camping.
It was so nice to sit outside and enjoy nature. Each cabin has its own grill too!
Here is a suggested grocery list, to help prepare for your own camping adventure.
Grocery list:
Cereal / Milk
Eggs / bread / bacon
Sandwich meats / chips
Steaks / chicken / hot dogs / hamburgers – anything you want to grill
Ketchup / mustard / butter / salt / pepper / spices
Any veggies or salads you’ll want with your barbecue– or shop at local farm stands for really fresh, local
ingredients
Sodas / beer / wine / bottled water
Snacks
Coffee / tea/ cream / sugar
Charcoal (or you can buy it at the campground store)
Chocolate bars, marshmallows, graham crackers, long skewers for s’mores!
Reusable water bottles
Check out my easy s’more cheesecake! I bought a pre-made cheesecake and just added, graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate syrup. Easy breezy!
Meal planning with my blogger friends was lots of fun. Each family took turns on hosting dinner each evening.
1st night- We made tacos, ceviche, rice and beans
2nd night- Penny (On The Go OC) made homemade chili
Yosemite Lakes Public RV Camping is an authentic American RV campground located just outside of California’s beautiful Yosemite National Park. Ideally situated just 5 miles from the west gate of the park entrance, this 400-acre preserve is a wonderland of activity during the summer. The South Fork of the Tuolumne River running through the preserve is ideal for swimming, fishing and panning for gold. This RV campground in California is just 35 miles west of Lake Don Pedro where fishing, boating and water skiing are popular pastimes. The state’s largest public cavern, Moaning Cavern, is also a well-known local attraction.
Thousand Trails: Yosemite Lakes Resort Amenities:
Clubhouse
Gameroom
Shuffleboard
Fishing
Creek, Lake, and Canal
Pets Welcome
Store
Nature Trails
Mini Golf
Laundry Facilities
Picnic/ BBQ Area
Volleyball
Basketball
Horseshoes
Lower Falls
Thousand Trails Yosemite Lakes Campground is an easy 20 minute drive from Yosemite National Park. We hopped on our vehicle and made our way to the Lower Falls, Bridal Veil, and Glacier. It was magical, and was a unique park to explore…
Bridal Veil
There is so much to see at the National Park, we can’t wait to return and hit other parts! Click here for more park info.
On day three, we packed up our lunches and enjoyed a lovely picnic with our friends by the creek.
Both the kids and adults had a blast, and since then we have become like family!
It was so nice to see my teen daughter disconnected from her phone and exploring nature on our incredible nature walks.
My little boy wiggled in his seat in the car and said, “MOM are we we there yet?!” This was millionth time he had asked in five minutes on our way to LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, California. Could I blame him for his excitement? After all, he was going to be one of the first to ride LEGOLAND’S amazing new submarine ride!
Champagne bottles were bursting with streamers and the crowd of media and special guests cheered as the submarines were christened for LEGO® City: Deep Sea Adventure submarine ride at LEGOLAND® California Resort. The interactive features more than 2,000 sea animals including several species of sharks, rays and other tropical fish amid new LEGO® models all themed around a ship’s sunken treasure!
Andrew loves animals, anything Legos, and has always had an extensive collection of ocean toys. Making this ride, on the very top of his bucket list as soon as we read about it. We pulled up in the Legoland parking lot. “We’re here chicken nugget!” He paused for a moment, the excitement turning into a little dance.” Before I could blink, he was already en route to the ride with his little cousin. I ran to catch up to them, Andrew of course, already in the front of the line.
Thank you LEGOLAND for inviting my family to your new Deep Sea Ride Adventures celebration. All opinions are my own.
The boys screamed when we boarded the submarines! Stingrays, sharks and jaw dropping- tropical fish surrounded the side of the pothole. My entire family was quiet, we were all in awe with the wondrous animals in front of us. Little lego teams were showcased in the tour, identifying gems pearls, gold coins and more!
Guests can reach one of three levels during each ride: Junior, Senior and Master Explorer. Let’s just say….by the end of the day, Andrew wasn’t the only one who was a Master Explorer. That’s Queen Bee Latina Master Explorer to you!
This interactive treasure hunt, was so much fun!
Andrew his little cousin were in heaven, and I too couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the beauty of the sea creatures. “Mom, I want to be a scuba diver explorer one day.” he announced with a small grin.
The Apple fries are a MUST every time we hit the theme park!
Thank you LEGOLAND for hosting our family. We had a spectacular time!
After our wonderful sea voyage at LEGOLAND, we made our way to the water park to cool off!
Each cabin is nice and cozy, and has two bedrooms with two satellite televisions.
Both the kids and adults had a blast, and since then we have become like family!
