When it comes to buying gifts for friends and family I usually ask a simple question: What do they like to do? Maybe they like to craft, cook, travel, watch movies, or maybe they enjoy a magical place called Disney! I know all of these things are me, and I thought I would pull together a Gift Guide for the Disney Loving Lady. I mention lady, but really this gift guide … [Read more...]
DIY Mouseketeer Costume
Who’s the leader of the pack that’s made for you and me? M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E! We all know this song, and that famous Mouseketeer and this year I joined the club by wearing a Mickey Mouse Club Mouseketeer costume and I’m going to show you how simple it is to make. I say make, but really this costume is about purchasing the right things and then adding your name with … [Read more...]
Alice Through the Looking Glass Q&A with Colleen Atwood
There's something special about Disney's movie Alice Through the Looking Glass, out on DVD and Blu-Ray. It's a magical story with wonder, amazement and belief. Part of the story is also told through the beautiful and colorful costumes and I had the opportunity to sit down at a round table for a Q&A with the costume designer, Colleen Atwood. If you don't recognize the … [Read more...]
Hocus Pocus Shirt- DIY
October means a lot of things to me, but one thing I know for sure is we'll be watching the classic movie Hocus Pocus multiple times. I'm such a fan I wanted to create a shirt to wear for the month, and my upcoming trip to Disney, because why not! Last year I wrote a post about Halloween Style- without wearing a costume. This shirt is the perfect example of how to enjoy … [Read more...]
King Arthur Carrousel – Disneyland
A carousel is not only an enjoyable ride for all, but it's also history, and today I'm focusing in on one of the most famous, the King Arthur Carrousel in Frontiertown at Disneyland. It was a merry-go-round in Griffith Park that gave Walt Disney the idea to open Disneyland, a place where children and parents could ride rides together, and from there the journey … [Read more...]
Disneyland Fun Facts & Tips
Celebrating 60 years is a big deal and getting the chance to visit Disneyland for their Diamond Celebration was truly a magical trip. I really wanted to get the most out of my one day at the park and decided to find some fun facts and special sights throughout to make it even more fun while waiting in lines and walking around. To start Disneyland opened it's gates … [Read more...]
Disneyland Photo Pass
When you decide to take your family on a big vacation taking pictures to capture the memories and fun is key. When you go to Disneyland they have a service to help record those magical memories and it's called Photo Pass. If you've been to Disney World you're probably thinking isn't it called Memory Maker? Well it's a little different (see what I think of Memory Maker). … [Read more...]
Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round
If there's one thing I can tell you for certain; if I see a sign for a carousel or merry-go-round I have to investigate and that's how I came about the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round in California. When visiting family we had a few moments to kill before Travel Town opened, so we decided to drive around Griffith Park. We know it has a lot to see and when I saw a … [Read more...]
Shells in the Sand – Nature’s Harvest® #ad
If you haven't heard there's a new movie coming out this Friday called "Finding Dory", and we're super excited about it, there's even a character named Destiny! So I'm putting a spin on one of our favorite breakfasts using Nature's Harvest® bread to make Shells in the Sand to celebrate. My kids used to call this eggs in a nest, but when we picked up a loaf of … [Read more...]
DIY- Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust Disney Quote Shirt
One of my favorite quotes from a Disney movie comes from the classic Peter Pan. "All you need is Faith, Trust and a little bit of Pixie Dust." Of course I feel the quote is about more then just flying. For me it's believing in something bigger and knowing that it can happen. It's also become a saying when you get a magical email from a certain company that you've been … [Read more...]