Family Travel, Easy Recipes & Sweet Escapes

Helping busy families plan unforgettable trips —

and fun traditions at home.

Trusted travel guides + family tips for trips that feel effortless.

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About Me

Hi! I’m Kat — a mom of two who loves family adventures, sweet traditions, children’s book author, and helping other parents travel with confidence.

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Maui Travel

Planning your trip to Maui? We are here to help! After traveling to Maui for over a decade, we have tons of recommendations of what to do and what not to do.

See our travel guides: where to stay, fun activities, and best restaurants

ULTIMATE MAUI GUIDE

Travel Guides and Tips

We have traveled all over the world and have guides and tips to help you plan your next adventure.

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Children’s Book

I love reading with my kiddos more than anything! I was inspired to write books for them, writing about our favorite things: Trucks and Christmas!

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Africa

Lions, Elephants, and Gorillas oh my!

More animals here

Sugar Cookie Houses

Show Me the House Guide

We cover California North to South, see our favorite spots including Napa, Lake Tahoe, and everyone’s favorite, Disneyland!

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California Dreamin’

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As a California native, I’m letting you in on a secret: Winter is actually the best time to visit Napa. 🤫 But “California winter” is its own mood—misty mornings, muddy vineyards, and surprisingly chilly wine caves. To make s
Ok, so it didn’t come out exactly the way I envisioned it, but do you see a gingerbread truck?! 🛻🏠🎄 I’m entering @hollysellsca annual contest! Wish me luck (I’ll need it)! #yourhomegirl #gingerbreadtruck #gingerbreadcompetition
Christmas cookie baking has begun! 🍪 Am I the only one that makes this big of a mess (you should see the floor)?! 🤣😁 #christmascookies #chocolatechipcookies
Happy Small Business Saturday!! I’m so thankful for the outpour of love and support from family and friends! Thank you for sending me pictures of you all reading my book, it’s brings me to happy tears!!! 🥲 If you haven’t already
I still can’t believe it! Huge thanks to everyone who has already grabbed a copy of The Trucks that Saved Christmas! Seeing the support from all of you has been SO incredible. I have loved pictures of you all reading to your kids or receiving i
My favorite thing to do is read with my boys. I love watching their faces light up as they laugh at a funny moment or learn a good life lesson along the way. We read a lot of truck books around here — and my favorites are always the Christmas o
1️⃣1️⃣! Time is flying but there’s no one I’d rather fly with than you! Thank you for being by my side through the ups and the downs! I still love you more than ice cream! 🍦

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