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Kid Fun at Legoland Hotel
We went to LEGOLAND before the kids started school. It was so much fun! We loved everything and Ethan and Sienna were the perfect age for this trip! We wanted to get the most out of our 3 days in LEGOLAND, so we flew in on Sunday and stayed at the Courtyard by Marriott San Diego/Carlsbad. The hotel was a nice size, we ate the buffet breakfast in the morning, and then we headed straight to LEGOLAND. What’s not to love about this kid themed hotel?! From the Lego dragon at the entrance to the play area in the lobby, this is the hotel to stay at when going to…
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Vegas: On and Off the Strip
Last weekend, we took the kids on a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for my niece’s 6th birthday (who lives in the area). Sienna had never been there and Ethan had only visited as a baby. Our flight there was so easy. It was a 50 min flight and Sienna slept the whole way. Ethan just watched a movie. It was a nice change after the 6 hour Hawaii flight! We decided to stay off the strip at JW Marriott in Summerlin. This resort was amazing! It had everything we needed including restaurants, a casino, a spa, gorgeous pool, and large rooms. We were arrived we were amazing by…
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Vegan Taco Night
Victor recently had the idea that we should make homemade tacos from scratch including tortillas! Victor made homemade salsa, rice with cilantro and lime juice, corn, beans, lettuce, avocado, and Gardien chick’n nuggets. (Ok, the nuggets were leftovers and we thought they would be a great addition.) He also made a side of potatoes. The potatoes were a stroke of genius, seasoned with taco seasoning, and cooked in the Air Fryer. In order for this whole idea to come together, he found a great recipe about How To Make Corn Tortillas From Scratch! This is where we got the kids involved! We used wax paper to keep the dough…
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Ladies Night & Vegan Food at Chase Field
A week ago, Sienna and I had a Ladies’ Night at the Diamondbacks game. We’ve been taking advantage of the Pogo Pass and trying to get to as many events as we can. Side note about the Pogo Pass: The Pogo Pass is a membership that offers access to 12 months of events and local attractions in the Phoenix and Tucson area. We purchased one for each family members as our family Christmas gift in order to provide experiences instead of things. It’s totally worth it! Before going to the game, I looked up vegan options and learned that Chase field is very vegan friendly. We arrived and were…
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Dinner at Green New American Vegetarian
We went to Green New American Vegetarian Restaurant for Victor’s birthday in May. He’s eaten there previously, but the kids and I have not. We decided to go there to celebrate. We arrived at 4pm when the suicide lane (is that still what it’s called?) was being used. We had to drive a couple of extra blocks North in order to turn around on a side street and head to the restaurant going South. We were then able to make a right turn in to the restaurant. When we arrived, we found parking to be quite difficult. New Green Vegetarian Restaurant and Nami share a parking lot. There is…
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Oahu, Hawaii 2018: Hauula
As Victor finished his work, we were excited to change hotels and explore the island more. We decided to stay at a VRBO for the first time. Typically, we always stay in hotels, so this was a major change for us. We were very excited to have more space and a kitchen. Before we headed to the Hauula, we wanted to hike Diamondhead Crater. When we visited Hawaii in 2016, Ethan, Sienna, and I did this hike. Well… Ethan and I did, Sienna was in a baby carrier the whole time. Victor had not hiked it yet, so we all decided to go together. When we got there, the parking…
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Oahu, Hawaii 2018: Sheraton Waikiki
This summer we started our vacation with a trip to Hawaii. Victor works there on occasion, so the kids and I joined him for his work trip and then we extended the trip to the North Shore. Our flight left at 7:30am, so we all had to be up and out the door by 5:15am. This was quite a feat for me who really does not like getting up early, but the kids were so excited when we woke them up. We put them to bed early the night before and they were ready to go! Victor and I made Tofurkey sandwiches to bring with us on the 6-hour…
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Disney World: Delicious Vegan Meals
Disney World is one of the most vegan friendly places we have visited. We let the server know that we were vegan when we sat down to eat and we did not have any problems with our meals. Everyone was helpful and willing to accommodate us. We even found the staff going out of their way to make our dining experience better, such as being served vegan desserts when there were no options at the buffet. We tried to eat at least one meal each day in the room to maximize the Dining Plan. We got the Regular Dining Plan which offered us 1 table serve meal, 1 quick service…
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Disney World: Magical Magic Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom was everything we hoped it would be! We couldn’t pass up at opportunity to eat at Cinderella’s Castle! I made the reservation for 8:15am, so we could still make the most out of our day in the park. Since we were not familiar with the transportation timing and did not want to risk being late, we rode a LYFT to the park; they call it a Minne Van! It was really a fun experience to arrive before the crowds. We were not in a rush or surrounded by people. We were able to enjoy getting photos and heading to breakfast. At breakfast, Cinderella greeted us before going…
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Disney World: Best of Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios was a blast. As Star Wars fans (mostly Victor, Ethan, and Sienna), there was so much to see and do. We took the ferry across the lake and arrived as the park opened. We went straight to the Jedi Training line, which was extremely long, and signed up both the kids for early afternoon. As we explored the park, Storm Troopers were walking around. The kids were even stopped by some and Ethan lined up with other kids as the Storm Troopers spoke with them. The Star Wars Launch Bay was amazing. There was so much to see about the movies and different characters. We were able to…
