I took a LOVELY trip to Disneyland this spring with a bunch of girlfriends from the Disney Parks Moms Panel. The occasion was Dapper Day on the West Coast, and we wanted to Disneybound as Princesses, in any fashion we chose. I immediately knew I wanted to build a Pink Cinderella dress from a 1950s … [Read more...]
Why Crafting Forky Made Me Love Him
So, true story: I wasn't in love with Forky. I thought his name was silly (he's a SPORK, after all), and he looked, well, cheesy and panicked. But the trailers continued to stream, the movie release date got closer, and suddenly as if by pixie dust magic, a small box appeared on my … [Read more...]
Kids Under-The-Stairs Reading Nook
Affiliate links are used. The new year started with me having a fresh batch of time around the house, thanks to my sabbatical from the Disney Parks Moms Panel. I hated having to roll off into the vault, but the newfound project time is VERY appealing. I decided to make our basement more "visitable" … [Read more...]
Cindy Lou Who Costume from The Grinch
She was no more than two, but she knew what to do! This Cindy Lou Who costume featuring Cindy's classic pink dress is an easy one to whip up for Dr. Seuss Day, or Halloween! Or a random Tuesday in November, if you happen to be Scarlett. Early in the winter season, she got it into her head that she … [Read more...]
Fancy Nutcracker Rice Krispie Treats That Will Leave You Dancing
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! I adore Christmas stories like The Night Before Christmas, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and The Nutcracker! So many holiday movies and specials air this time of year, celebrating our love for all things peaceful and bright. Spend your holiday nights decorating … [Read more...]
Disturbingly Charming Grinch Cookies for Christmas
Affiliate links are used. You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch! You really are a heel! You're an ugly black tomato splotched with moldy purple spots... and I've got your great green mug on a sugar cookie! These Grinch Cookies are full of sugar, spice, and everything Cindy Lou Who instead of all things … [Read more...]
A Mirthful Recipe for Coquito: Puerto Rican Eggnog
Wepa! as my friend Emille would say! This sassy friend of mine is full of fun, hugs, dances, and delicious recipes! She first sent me the recipe for Coquito recipe last year and I was so intrigued. I hate eggnog (ew) but I love all things coconut, so I decided to give it a try! I promise, you, … [Read more...]
Snow White Old Hag Costume
Are you ready to get Spooky? When you ask a three-year-old what they want to be for Halloween, I'm sure that you're not expecting them to say something like the Evil Witch from Snow White. You're expecting a princess, a fairy, or even a unicorn. But Scarlett had been asking me for months to make her … [Read more...]
