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Mother’s Day Getaway in Scottsdale

May 30, 2023

two women standing with iced coffee desert landscape four seasons scottsdale

Over Mother’s Day weekend, we packed up and headed to Scottsdale for a long weekend. We hadn’t been to Scottsdale for years and were so happy and relaxed to be back at Four Seasons Scottsdale. The weather in early May is cool in the mornings/evening and in the 90s in the afternoons. It was a great time to visit before the heat of the summer!

We love how family friendly the hotel is for the boys. This was our fourth time visiting Four Seasons Scottsdale, but the first time for the two youngest boys. The last time we stayed, my oldest was 1 year old! Our stay far surpassed our expectations even considering how much we loved it last time!

family group on lounge chairs at pool four seasons scottsdale
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pretty pink cocktail
blooming cacti in desert landscape
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two little boys having breakfast on patio
blooming cactus flowers
three little boys sitting in desert landscape
family group with view from pinnacle peak
little boy cuddling with stuffed animal in rocky landscape
three little boys looking at view from pinnacle peak
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mom and dad and three little boys making s'mores on patio at four seasons scottsdale
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Rooms

The rooms are set up with 6-8 rooms in a casita setting, all with amazing views, and balconies or patios. Golf carts take you to your room from the lobby at check-in, but the resort is very walkable and a golf cart is not needed for most rooms! The rooms have been updated in the last few years and they are beautiful – really brightened up from the last time we stayed!

  • King Casita: This room was perfect for my parents. They had a big balcony overlooking the pool and mountains. There was a table and chairs on the balcony for al fresco dining or watching the stars.,
  • One bedroom suite with plunge pool: My family of five stayed in this room and we had plenty of space! The living area had a pull out sofa and the three boys slept there. They had their own bathroom and shower, too. One of the best parts of our room was the outdoor area. We had a large patio that surrounded our room and the kids’ room with a plunge pool, outdoor fireplace, a dining table and chairs, a swinging chair and an outdoor shower. There were also lounge chairs on the patio off of the living room. We used this outdoor space whenever we were could! The kids woke up, ate breakfast on the patio and jumped right in the pool every morning, and every night before dinner they had a swim.

Restaurants

  • Proof: This is the more casual on-site restaurant. They serve American food and it is delicious! Don’t miss any of the smoked items, the pretzel knots and the spicy prickly pear margarita. There is a shuffleboard table which was great for the boys to be entertained while we waited for our meal. We had breakfast here one day too and loved it.
  • Talavera: This is the steakhouse at the resort and they set up the most beautiful Mother’s Day brunch while we were there. They thought of every detail, from food to decor. They do a big brunch for most holidays and we were so impressed! Highly recommend making a reservation for brunch if you are staying during a holiday.
  • Saguaro Blossom: This is the pool restaurant and we ate here for lunch everyday. The swordfish tacos were incredible and so unique!
  • Barro’s: On our last night, we decided to stay in and had pizza delivered. The boys swam and played and we made s’mores in our outdoor fireplace.

What To Do

  • Hike Pinnacle Peak: This is a great hike for all ages and is close by the resort. Do it in the morning before it gets too hot!
  • Pool Day: We spent most days by the pool. We did a cabana one day, which was great because you always have a place in the shade! There is an adult pool, but we primarily used the family pool, kids pool and hot tub.
  • Spa: To celebrate Mother’s Day, my mom and I went to the spa. We both had amazing treatments and were so relaxed after! I did the Nopal Cactus massage, where they cut nopal cactus leaves and used the warm cactus gel during my treatment. My mom did the Turquoise Sage Renewal treatment, which was a full body scrub followed by a full body massage using native oils.
  • Nature hike: My kids loved going on nature hikes around the resort, finding cool plants, bugs, insects, creatures, etc. They did this every day!
  • Kids club: The boys went to the kids club a few times and loved it! They did crafts, played games and there was a large area filled with any toy you can imagine.
  • Golf: There are so many great golf courses on the Scottsdale area with several nearby the resort. The resort will provide transportation.

What to Know

  • The resort is about a 45 min drive North from the airport. We stayed at the resort for our entire stay, so we could relax, etc, but there is a lot to do in Scottsdale if you wanted to explore!
  • We rented a car, but the hotel can also arrange transportation to and from the airport.
  • The staff is wonderful and provided the next level of service at every opportunity!
  • The suites also have a telescope which the boys loved using after dinner to see the stars!
  • Everything you need for making your own s’mores can be provided through In-Casita Dining, including the most amazing homemade marshmallows!

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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Our First Trip to Disney World

March 21, 2023

family group standing in front of castle at disney world

For Spring Break, we took the boys to Disney World for the first time. They are at the ages where everything is so magical and we don’t have to work around naps, etc. Since it’s been 18 years since any of us had been to Disney World and it was the kids’ first trip, we felt like it was everyone’s first time there! We had such a great time and it was so special seeing it all through the boys’ eyes. They are at the ages (3,5 and 7) where they are able to ride nearly all of the rides and roller coasters. We spent four nights in Orlando, and this is how we broke the trip up:

  • Day One: travel day
  • Day Two: park day
  • Day Three: pool day
  • Day Four: park day
  • Day Five: pool day, and then we flew home that evening.

It felt like the perfect amount of time to be at Disney World!

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Tips For Disney World

We are no experts in this area, but this is what we learned and what worked for us!

  • Use a Disney Planner to help plan your trip. We used @mrs_sarah_shirley to help us plan our park days and help with the ins and outs of a park visit. She will also help make hotel and restaurant reservations. There is no charge for her services. We had already decided to stay at FS Orlando when she started to help us plan, so that part was done. (See more about our stay here.) In an initial conversation, Sarah mentioned the VIP Tour to us and we are so grateful she did!
  • The VIP Tour- Since we had limited time, we did the VIP Tour for one of our days at the park. Your planner can help you book. We ended up doing a seven hour tour (the minimum amount of time for a tour), visited three parks and did 15 rides. There is no waiting in line. Your guide takes you to the front of the line, sometimes accessing through back of the house entrances or going in the exit! For Haunted Mansion, we even had our own private elevator ride! After exiting a ride, our guide would have water waiting for us and snacks like Mickey ice cream bars, popcorn, etc. We did everything on our “must-do” list on that first day, so the next park day was much more relaxing and laid back. No panic about getting on a must-do ride. If you can do it, most definitely do it! It made our entire visit so amazing and fun for us all.
  • If you are staying at a Disney resort, including FS Orlando, you can access the parks 30 minutes early.
  • We used the Lyft “Minnie Van” to be dropped off right at the front of Magic Kingdom.
  • We brought the kids’ favorite snacks from home and brought sandwiches from the hotel snack bar to eat while we were at the Parks.
  • We used Genie+ to book Lightning Lanes the day we were on our own. Our planner was helpful with our day on our own, but it was a lot more stressful than the VIP Tour. Thankfully we had already done our must-dos. The only ride we missed was Frozen. It was sold out when we went to book the Lightning Lane on our second day at the park. But in reality that was nothing compared to everything else we were able to do!
  • We brought our stroller and couldn’t have done it otherwise! We have this stroller with the extra rumble seat and piggyback ride on board, so all three boys were able to ride whenever they got tired of walking. There is no way we could have covered the ground we did, especially on the VIP Tour, when we were trying to get to as much as possible while we still had front of the line access.

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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What We Wore to Disney World

March 16, 2023

gingham maxi // boys sneakers // striped trunks // womens sneakers // rash guard // sunglasses // floral maxi

orange sarong // mouse ear pajamas // one shoulder top // maxi skirt // linen mini dress // straw tote

linen maxi dress // boys polo // boys shorts // bucket hat // swimsuit // blue sarong

  • gingham maxi: So cute and comfy
  • boys sneakers: Easy to put on and love all the colors
  • striped swim trunks: These are so cute on the boys
  • womens sneakers: Love the touch of pink
  • rash guard: Such a fun color for summer
  • sunglasses: Obsessed with these
  • floral maxi: Another easy to wear maxi- love the floral print
  • orange sarong: Our favorite kind of coverup
  • mouse ear pajamas: Adorable!
  • one shoulder top: Love this with the matching skirt
  • maxi skirt: This skirt looks great as a set or with a simple white tank
  • linen mini dress: Easy and breezy
  • straw tote: Take this tote anywhere
  • linen maxi dress: A favorite from last summer
  • boys polo: These polos are the best
  • boys shorts: The cutest shorts for boys
  • bucket hat: We are loving bucket hats for spring and summer
  • swimsuit: This just fits so well
  • blue sarong: A coverup that goes with so many different swimsuits

Shop What We Wore to Disney World:

Cheers,

Stia, Jean and Katherine

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