As Camp Director at #CampWarnerBros, I hope you caught our Superhero Training (week 1) and our Crystal Gem Rock Candy Recipe (week 2). I've got the campers cooking up some fun (pun totally intended) as we BARE our taste buds to Gummy Bear Slime. We're screening We Bare Bears as Grizzly Gourmets in … [Read more...]
Kids
Why You Should Take Your Kids to The St Augustine Alligator Farm
Are you near St. Augustine on your next family vacation? You've got to make a stop at the St Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park! I took Red and his cousin to spend 3 hours at the Zoo and we loved it! Thank you to Florida's Historic Coast for providing 2 complimentary tickets so we could … [Read more...]
Bakugan at Atlanta MomoCon
Do you Bakugan? Don't worry, I wasn't familiar with it either before I had a grade-school-age boy! Created by SpinMaster over a decade ago, Bakugan is similar to that yellow pika universe, with a game component, a youth-aged TV show and tossing battle balls that open to release … [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...]
My Original Samantha Doll visits the American Girl Doll Hair Salon
Thank you to American Girl for the complimentary hairstyle for my vintage Samantha Doll at the American Girl Doll Hair Salon. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Y'all already know what a big Disney nerd I am. In fact, the level of nerdiness was so extreme I earned a spot on the Disney … [Read more...]
An Inside Look at Disney’s Pixar Play Zone: Disney’s Childcare
I purchased a night at Pixar Play Zone for Red to enjoy. I am a part of the 2018 Disney Parks Moms Panel, and this post is not sponsored. Family vacations are made of pure, tangible magic. It's what keeps me going back on girl's trips, birthday visits, and of course family vacations. Chase … [Read more...]
8 Thoughtful Ways to Raise Money-Savvy Kids
Thank you to my friend Neve for penning this thoughtful piece on raising money-savvy kids. As I strive to teach Red the value of $1, I've used some of these tactics and am exploring new ones. At what age do you begin giving an allowance? Do your kids earn their money or do you help them learn to … [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...]
