Parks

Cars Land

My oldest son had just turned one year when my husband and I introduced him to the Disney/Pixar movie Cars. Matchbox cars and Fisher-Price Little People vehicles were among his favorite toys at the time, so we were pretty confident he would enjoy watching a film about cars coming to life.  Little did we know […]

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Parks

History At Disneyland Park

I recently had the honor and the great privilege of visiting the Disneyland Resort for the first time ever with my family.  We spent a week surrounded by Disney magic, in the midst of amazing experiences that were brand new to us; and, best of all, we came away with an even more profound sense […]

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Daydreaming | Home Decor

A Few Of My Favorite Things – Books

“There is more treasure in books than in all the pirates’ loot on Treasure Island and at the bottom of the Spanish Main…and best of all, you can enjoy these riches every day of your life.” Walt Disney Brilliant words spoken by an absolutely brilliant man!  And it is a sentiment I wholeheartedly agree with. […]

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Daydreaming

50th Anniversary

I always dreamed of visiting Walt Disney World as a young girl, but never got the chance until April 2008 when my toddlers and I tagged along on one of my husband’s business trips to Orlando.  He promised us a day at the Magic Kingdom at the end of his work week, and the day […]

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Activities

Mickey Mouse Tie-Dye Shirts

In true “Always Disney Dreaming” fashion, I am always thinking ahead to our next Disney vacation – and a big part of my family’s trip planning is to make sure we pack plenty of shirts that show off our Disney spirit.  It may be cliché, but we love a good Disney themed t-shirt every time […]

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Resorts

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside

Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside is one of five properties in Walt Disney World’s collection of Moderate Resorts. Port Orleans – Riverside was designed for guests to feel as though they have been transported back in time to life in the small Louisiana towns built along the Mississippi River in the 19th Century. The entire resort […]

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Recipes

Summer Vacation Activities – Pixie Dusted Desserts

One of my favorite pastimes with my kids is baking.  They have been by my side in the kitchen ever since they were toddlers, and they still enjoy helping me whip up sweet treats for birthdays and holidays and all of the ordinary days in between.  Lately, though, the kids have taken over in the […]

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Activities

Summer Vacation Activities – Khan Academy

In a previous post, I shared links for drawing tutorials that my kids really enjoyed last summer.  This next summer activity was a huge hit in our household; quite possibly our favorite! I considered saving it for last in this series, but I’m too excited to wait any longer to talk about it.  I think […]

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Activities

Summer Vacation Activities – Drawing Tutorials

The first few weeks of my children’s summer vacation fly by effortlessly every year.  Early morning alarms are no longer needed, everyone is thankful for the extra time to sleep in and relax, days are easily filled with activities they haven’t had the time to do during the school year, and heading to the local […]

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