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Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa glass elevators

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa sometimes offers great weekend rates. A review of our stay.

The Peabody Memphis Hotel Duck Walk

Tales From the Duckmaster at the Peabody Memphis Hotel

The scoop from The Peabody Memphis Duckmaster.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Air Force One

Why You Should Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library With Kids

It doesn’t matter how you vote. It’s a Presidential Library full of history and interactive exhibits kids love.

Balboa Bay Club Balcony

Road Trip: Balboa Bay Club and Resort, Newport Beach

The Balboa Bay Club and Resort (now called Balboa Bay Resort) gets decked out for the holidays and boat parade.

American Girl cafe menu

American Girl Store Los Angeles Packages – Worth the Upgrade?

Is the Day of American Girl and Birthday Package worth it? Yes and no.

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

Dinosaurs Within Driving Distance: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles

I have such fond memories of visiting this museum as a child. It’s still fun.

metropolitan museum of art with kids

Olivia the Pig’s Tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Entice young kids into the Met by giving them a tour based on the Olivia the Pig book.

Tea at American Girl Place New York City

Tea at American Girl Cafe in New York City

The food, drinks and overall experience at American Girl Place New York is worth the $20.