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Fat Mama
- Jun 9, 2022
- 10 min
The Perfect 1-Day Santa Cruz Beach Itinerary
There may be no more iconic beach in California than the Santa Cruz Beach and the seashore entertainment along Beach Street. As for...
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Fat Mama
- Feb 25, 2022
- 8 min
Family Visits vs Family Vacations
As a kid, some of my favorite family trips were when we got to go see family in Washington, Wisconsin and Texas. Growing up, our nuclear...
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Fat Mama
- Feb 11, 2022
- 10 min
Girl Scout Cookies – Supporting Girl-Led Travel and Empowerment Since 1917
Now that the holidays are over, the decorations are put away, and we have all hit our sugary treat, overindulgent, overloads, you might...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 28, 2022
- 31 min
3 – Day Zoo-cation Highlights
There are so many reasons why San Diego is an amazing place to travel with kids, but the Zoo and Safari Park are at the top of our list!...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 21, 2022
- 14 min
3-Day San Diego Zoo-cation Itinerary
Zoo-cations (that’s a vacation centered around a zoo visit) have to be some of my favorite vacations. But for our family, there is NO...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 14, 2022
- 13 min
How to Get the Best Deal on San Diego Attraction Tickets
San Diego is one of Fat Papa's, Itsy Bitsy's, and my favorite places to visit. I think we have visited San Diego more than any other...
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Fat Mama
- Jan 7, 2022
- 18 min
Zoos, Aquariums, and Animaltainment – Fat Mama’s Views on Animals in Captivity
In a world where both the critically acclaimed documentary “Blackfish” and the cultural phenomenon “Tiger King” topped the charts on...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 17, 2021
- 15 min
Where to Stay When You're in San Diego
I think the hardest part of planning any trip is deciding where to stay. Whether you are trying to do a vacation on a budget or you are...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 10, 2021
- 10 min
Take a Tour – How One Zoo Tour Changed the Way We Getaway
Every year, except during COVID, since Itsy Bitsy was 18 months old, our family has celebrated the New Year with a trip down to San...
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Fat Mama
- Dec 3, 2021
- 15 min
Gear Up for The Holidays – Fat Mama’s Favorite Traveling-With-Kids Gear
Over the last nearly six years of traveling with Itsy Bitsy, I feel like I have become a bit of a pro at kids' travel gear, especially...
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Fat Mama
- Nov 12, 2021
- 7 min
Kid Friendly Activities in Yosemite – Adventure 2 – Church Bowl Picnic Area
Church Bowl Picnic Area is located in the Yosemite Valley just off the road on the way to the Ahwahnee Hotel and after passing the...
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Fat Mama
- Oct 29, 2021
- 7 min
Kid Friendly Activities in Yosemite – Adventure 1 – Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad
Okay so this first chronical of kid-friendly activities and adventures in Yosemite is technically just outside Yosemite in Fish Camp …...
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Fat Mama
- Oct 22, 2021
- 4 min
The Ultimate Kids Outdoor Adventure Packing List
Nothing makes a 5-year old feel more special than a costume and the chance to earn rewards. So when our family visited Yosemite National...
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Fat Mama
- Sep 10, 2021
- 11 min
Fat Mama's 24-Hour Flight Essentials Travel Pack
Between yearly trips to the Hawaiian Islands, visiting family in Wisconsin and on the east coast, and turning work trips into family...
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Fat Mama
- Sep 10, 2021
- 8 min
Fat Mama's Favorite TWF and Family Travel Backpacks
When it comes to flying with Itsy Bitsy, nothing makes life easier than a well-organized backpack. Whether it’s a backpack for Itsy...
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Fat Mama
- Sep 4, 2021
- 4 min
Why You Should Consider the Hawaiian Islands for Your Next Vacation
I don’t care if it’s a romantic getaway, a trip with the kids, or a multi-generational family reunion … the Hawaiian Islands have...
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Fat Mama
- Aug 25, 2021
- 9 min