One of the best things about visiting Walt Disney World in Florida is staying at one of their resorts and enjoying the magic the entire time you visit. Disney makes your entire vacation an experience to remember from your accommodations, to your dining, to your parks visits. Nothing misses the pixie dust. For larger families though, staying at a Disney resort has always presented a bit of a hurdle, as most Disney resort rooms are built by the industry standard of four people to a room. …
Top Ten Books for Tween Girls
If you have a girl, it's not long before your daughter is a little beyond Ramona and Beezus but not quite ready for The Hunger Games or Twilight. It can be a challenging time. Tween girls don't want to be treated like little kids anymore and are looking for something more adventurous and challenging to read. As a mom, you want to ensure that the content doesn't get too mature too fast. As the mother of an avid reader, I've spent a lot of time finding age appropriate books that we can both agree …
This is Not a Dog
Meet Honey. Also known as Honey Bear, Honey Badger, Honey Pie, Bunny, and Pretty Girl. She is my fourth child, and third daughter. She is also a certified BFF, therapist, playmate, and consummate snuggler. She is family. Because she is family, it means we make many decisions based on her needs. We are currently looking for a new couch for our family room. It must be big enough for the whole family to fit on. Many couches have been rejected because they don't pass the puppy pile test. I am …
Pleasantville Candied Popcorn
ALERT! ALERT! This popcorn is ridiculously addictive. It's also PINK!!! Hooray for pink popcorn, because it's great for baby showers, princess parties, pink-themed parties, and sleepovers. Pleasantville Candied Popcorn 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup water Red & yellow food colouring 2 tbsp butter 1 package microwave popcorn In a wide, heavy-bottomed saucepan, stir sugar with water. Add 10 drops red and 4 drops yellow food colouring and butter. Set over medium heat. Stir …
Day Two In Savannah
Savannah is a charming city and if you make it there to visit, chances are you'll want to return again and again. On your first visit, you'll want to get familiar with it, so I've broken it down into two easy itineraries for you. Day One is over here and Day Two is below. Remember though that in Savannah, takes things at a stroll rather than a sprint. Day Two: Drive your car down to the Savannah Museum of History and park for the day. It's free for the day when taking a trolley tour, plus …