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Leap Year * Something Extra

When I returned from my trip January 30, I wanted to share some of it at least with my readers. Hence, February 1 began a 29 day seriesof California Disney. Hope you enjoyed it. I couldn’t resist closing the month with something on a storefront. It really is the best advice ever.

Princess Endorses The Little Mermaid

The outside carnival rides of 2001 are out. Inside dark rides with songs, animatronics, and special effects are in. Grandbaby told me her three times with me on Ariel’s Undersea Adventure Was the favorite thing she did in Disney.

4+ Stars Shining Welcome

Northern California’s Mission Style Arts & Crafts Movement reborn. Handcrafted carved furnishings, natural stained wood and stone, tile murals, stained glass and leaded glass integrated with landscape. FYI: Designs include some hidden Mickeys.

Legendary Wisdom says, “For my ally is the Force….”

Left house 9:00 A. M.(EST) Monday. Arrived in LAX 17 hours later. Destination Disneyland with 2+ hours on the freeway. Yoda, I need an ally too. California driving is insane!

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Best Family Destinations Review And Giveaway

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to The Best Family Destinations Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Alpha; Original edition (January 4, 2011) Language: English ISBN-10: 1615640479 ISBN-13: 978-1615640478 I personally take exception to being referred to as an idiot. I found the Dummies cook book hubby gave me as a Christmas present offensive. Considering this, it is ironic [...]

Toiletries Travel Idea

I always have luggage packed ready to travel so given an athletic  drawstring backpack, I demurely said, “Thank you,” while wondering  what use it would be to non-sports-minded me.  This trip south, I decided to pack it  with  small toiletries and necessities.  When we stopped for the night, no one had to lug the cosmetics [...]

Camper Camping Is the Way To Go

Traveling with a camper is much like being at home. I like creature comforts like AC, heating, refrigerator, freezer, stove. sink with hot and cold running water, toilet, bed, satellite television, and internet. I’m packing for Watkins Glen and NASCAR. Hubby and family can go to the races. I’ll find things to entertain myself like [...]