Gary Hershorn/Corbis News/Getty Images Have you ever dreamed of a Disney vacation with no lines? Sure, that’s kind of possible with certain upgrades like Lightning Lane Multi Pass, but you still have to wake up early, make reservations, etc. The entire process can be stressful. And sometimes, you can’t even get Lightning Lanes for the rides you want. Disney wants to solve all those woes (for a price!) and soon, Disney goers will be able to coast through Lightning Lanes at Walt Disney World and Disneyland whenever they want. The Florida and California resorts debuted a new Lightning Lane Premier...
I Watched 'Field Of Dreams' With My Kids & I Was Not Ready
Archive Photos/Moviepix/Getty Images If everyone’s schedule allows, Friday nights are movie nights in our house. We’ve watched everything from “Despicable Me” to “Kicking and Screaming” with our two boys. We turn the family room into a sleepover party, complete with sleeping bags, lots of popcorn, and pjs. My children are both sports-obsessed. There isn’t a sports movie they don’t like, truly. My older son in particular loves baseball. So it only seemed natural to me to say, “Hey, let’s watch ‘Field of Dreams.’” Boy, was I unprepared. Here’s what I remember of this movie: It’s about a nice guy in...
What Surprised Me Most About Quitting Drinking
AzmanL/E+/Getty Images The weekend my husband and I stopped drinking was a surprise to us both. I was taking my first solo mom weekend away from my 2-year-old son, staying at a beautiful seaside hotel. I went there with no intention of changing my behavior whatsoever. In fact, I packed a couple bottles of red wine for the occasion. My vision was to spend three days wrapped in a Pendleton blanket by the fire pit, responsible for nothing but my Kindle and a big glass of red wine. The night before my trip, I went for a few drinks with...
Not Being The Preferred Parent Can Suck. Here’s An Expert's Advice.
Hobo_018/Getty Images "So, who’s really your favorite kid?" asks a childless friend of mine, referring to my three young children. I sat there stunned — I couldn’t possibly choose a favorite. But then it got me thinking: What if my kids were asked if they had a favorite parent? Dun dun dun. It’s interesting when I take a minute to really think about it. From the outside looking in, it would seem as though my 7-year-old son and my 6-year-old daughter prefer my husband. While he gets greeted with run-up hugs, wide smiles, and kisses galore upon coming home from...