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How To Get TSA Precheck (And Is It Worth It?)

01/03/2024 by Jodi Grundig 3 Comments

If you've traveled through an airport over the past few years, chances are, you've longingly glanced at the TSA Precheck line as you've waited in the longer, regular line. I was hesitant to apply for TSA Precheck because I wasn't sure if I needed it. So, I wanted to wait a bit to see how […]

Which is Best: Empire State Building vs. The Top of the Rock

01/02/2024 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

We had a lot of free time on our recent spring break trip to New York City. My kids wanted to visit some of the more popular tourist attractions, like Times Square and the Empire State Building. On our first full day, we headed to the Empire State Building to take in the gorgeous view […]

Palo on the Disney Cruise Line

01/01/2024 by Jodi Grundig 1 Comment

The Disney Cruise Line has its share of delicious food, but did you know that adults can book exclusive dining opportunities? Palo, a Northern Italian restaurant, is available on all five Disney Cruise Line ships and is one of the best meals you can get on a Disney Cruise ship. Named for the poles used […]

The Best Restaurants in Wellesley MA

12/22/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

The beautiful Boston suburb of Wellesley is a beautiful place to visit for the day. Whether you are visiting the Boston area for vacation, or are visiting the colleges in Wellesley (including Babson College and Wellesley College), this upscale western suburb is conveniently located off of the Mass Pike and is near Route 128. While […]

Things to Do in San Antonio With Kids

12/21/2023 by Jodi Grundig Leave a Comment

Thinking about visiting the Texas city of San Antonio? In addition to the amazing culture and history, there are many fun things to do in San Antonio with kids, including theme parks and museums. We recently visited for five days over Spring Break, and we had such a great time with our kids. I would […]

Major Differences Between Disneyland and Disney World

12/20/2023 by Jodi Grundig 4 Comments

Many Disney fans are local to either Walt Disney World or Disneyland, usually based on geography. But if you are a Disney parks fan, I'd recommend visiting both parks because there are so many differences between Disneyland and Disney World. It's so fun to visit both, to see the various attractions that are either completely […]