We recently travelled to Santa Barbara, California in mid-July and brought our toddler along for the fun. We initially thought that a Santa Barbara getaway would best be left for an adults-only trip, we realized we wanted our toddler child to be a part of...
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How to Prepare for Disneyland in the Summer with a Toddler
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 18, 2022
Visiting Disneyland is no easy task – particularly when planning for a successful (and fun) day with your little tot. This year we were set on visiting Disneyland in the summer months, specifically late June. Right when school is out for most kids and the...
How to Prepare for Toddler’s First Baseball Game at Angels Stadium
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 12, 2022
It only took us about three years, but we finally made it to our first family baseball game. We are Orange County locals and as much as my husband loves the Dodgers visiting the Angels Stadium is a much more viable option. I was a...
Flying into Las Vegas – How to Plan a 10 Hour Turn-Around Trip
posted by: The Sun Queen
May 29, 2022
We decided to travel to the Las Vegas Strip for a day. Read along to learn about our last minute trip from Orange County to Las Vegas.
Planning your Trip to the Los Angeles Zoo
posted by: The Sun Queen
May 23, 2022
If you're planning a trip to the Los Angeles Zoo with a toddler, read on for my travel tips.
Planning Your Visit to Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine
posted by: The Sun Queen
May 7, 2022
Running out of fun ideas and excursions for your toddler? Then Pretend City is the place to take your curious tot! This post will help walk you through some tips to help plan your visit and make the most of your time there. One of...
Things have been looking up in 2021. Southern California residents have weathered through this pandemic, so we jumped at the opportunity when Disney California Adventure announced its limited re-opening. If you’re anything like me, you may be a working mom that has been exhausted during...
The Value Behind Taking Time Away from the Office – From the Lens of a New Mom
posted by: The Sun Queen
August 30, 2020
Hi guys- it’s been about a month since my last post. And well, a lot of that has to do with the fact that I’ve been logging in those hours at the office. Many days it’s well over the standard 8-hour day. While working full-time...
Returning to the Office after Maternity Leave – A One Year Recap
posted by: The Sun Queen
July 26, 2020
Prior to actually going on maternity leave, I had everything planned out. Take a couple of weeks off before my due date and then four full months of leave after. I like to plan things. Little did I know that some unexpected hurdles could change...
No or Low-Cost Gift Giving Guides for a New Mom
posted by: The Sun Queen
March 1, 2020
Prior to 2020 I would have drafted a gift giving guide that included hot-style picks or smart gifts for any woman. Fast forward to 2019, the year I became a mommy, and my gift giving suggestions are surprisingly low or no-cost. If you’re a gal,...