Whenever it comes time to think about New Year's Eve plans, I always think about the end of 2007 and my New Year's Eve in New Orleans with Chase and his Dad. This decade-ago trip was my first time in the Big Easy, and I had so much fun that I asked my besties to visit again this year for our Girl's … [Read more...]
Holiday
What to Know Before You Visit The Real Santa at Phipps
I was hosted to dinner with the real Santa at Phipps, but we purchased our own photos. Affiliate links are used. Whenever Thanksgiving rolls around, I'm the first to proclaim the Chrismas season. My husband and those around me (those darned scrooges!) feel like Thanksgiving has to have its … [Read more...]
Gifts with Meaning: The Cle
This is a sponsored post about Gifts with Meaning for James Avery. All thoughts and opinions are my own. This is The Cle. She passed away in 2012, having been born a stray cat in Spartanburg, SC 15 years prior. My family adopted her and named her after the ancient Egyptian queen. But Cle … [Read more...]
Turkey Tree Topper Craft
Remember how I trolled my Dad with the Squirrel gift guide? Well, it sort of was awesome (totally awesome!!!) but also a hilarious fail because he LOVED IT. And now I'm wondering which terrible squirrel loving gift to get him. I had such a genuinely fun time pranking my Dad that I didn't really want … [Read more...]
Remember Halloween with a Family Costume Portrait
I remember years ago when Red was small, I created a Wreck it Ralph Disney family costume for the three of us. Complete with a tiny golden hammer, we attended a trunk or treat and had a lot of fun! Just a few years ago, we were all "things" from Star Wars, and after Halloween passed, I realized I … [Read more...]
Dole Whip Costume Hat
It's often that you will find me in my office, nose deep in fabric, sequins, and thread, creating something. Often, it's for a client like Almost Elton John or a costume for my son (like his no-sew Go Dog Go costume). Many times, I'm crafting something for our YouTube Channel like the incredible … [Read more...]
13 Top Tips Before Attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party
I was a part of the Disney Parks Moms Panel, but this post was not sponsored or influenced in any way. I bought my own park tickets and paid my way to the Most Magical Place on Earth! Affiliate links may be used. Don't forget your death certificate! If you would love for a ghost to follow you home, … [Read more...]
Our Leprechaun Trap with Proof He Escaped
It's St. Patrick's Day Eve. The kids are in bed with books, and the handmade popsicle stick Leprechaun trap sits on the kitchen table, poised with faux gold from the craft store. Lovingly made that afternoon, the trap is perfectly positioned despite its rickety construction and ever-drying … [Read more...]
