We're getting ready to head to Disney World and to say I'm excited would be an understatement. In addition to pouring over The Unofficial Guide, I asked some of my favorite friends who are awesome moms and who have recently been to Disney World for their advice. Here are their … [Read more...]
Why Hakuna Matata is my mantra for the new year
I love words. Love. Them. Given that I've been an English major and a writing teacher and that I'm now a writer (it's still very exciting to type that), my love of words should come as no shock. But because I love words, I find it really hard to pick a favorite. It's like picking … [Read more...]
7 Mickey Mouse trivia tidbits in honor of his birthday
Oh boy! Happy birthday, Mickey Mouse. The iconic character first appeared on November 18, 1928 in the animated short, Steamboat Willie. In honor of his birthday, check out some fun Mickey Mouse trivia * Mickey Mouse originally named Mortimer Mouse. Lillian Disney, Walt … [Read more...]
Holiday treats added to Treasures from the Disney Archives exhibit at the Museum of Science & Industry
The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago is one of my favorite places, and Christmas is my favorite season, so of course I love the MSI's Christmas Around the World and Holidays of Light exhibit year after year. This year, I was even more excited than usual to see … [Read more...]
7 Fun facts about Monsters, Inc.
"Mike Wazowski!" Tonight's feature for family movie night was the fabulous Monsters, Inc. from Pixar. My husband hadn't yet seen the movie, and it was fun to watch his reactions to the movie. He liked it, and my tween is always happy to see it again. In honor of this evening's … [Read more...]