What to pack for a day at the Disney Parks
A day at the Disney Parks is always an exciting adventure, but a little advance planning and preparation can maximize your fun. Here are the six items that you should pack for a day at the Disney Parks. These items are all lightweight and they will save you time or money and maximize your comfort […]
Review of the S’mores Frappuccino at Starbucks
Behold, the wonder of the s’more. The melding of melty chocolate, crunchy graham cracker and gooey marshmallow is an amazing taste treat. I’m a fan. Big one. But how does it translate to a beverage? I took one for the team and decided to test it out this morning, the first day this limited edition […]
Facts about Cinco de Mayo and why we celebrate
You know Cinco de Mayo is near when people start breaking out the margaritas and mariachi bands, salsa and sombreros. It’s a chance to toast our neighbors in the south in Mexico, and a time for gringos to consume lots of guacamole, but most people are wondering exactly what Cinco de Mayo is and why […]
Stitch Fix Review April 2015
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I’ve been a fan of Stitch Fix for a while and have received several boxes over the past couple years. It’s been a fun way to spruce up my wardrobe and get a few items that I wouldn’t normally pick off the rack. Stitch Fix is a great way […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Talk Like Shakespeare Day
Happy Talk Like Shakespeare Day! Celebrated on April 23rd each year, the date of Shakespeare’s death (and what some celebrate as his birthday as well). It’s a great time to have some fun with words and get your Elizabethan English on! Here are some ways to celebrate the Bard and language on Talk Like Shakespeare […]
Chipotle Grow Books make learning about food fun
My daughter was firmly in a chicken nugget only rut when it came to eating out. She had been stuck in this rut for years and frankly, we as parents were over it. We had just moved to a new town and there was a Chiptole Mexican Grill near our house, and we got our […]
Facts about Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22. It was first observed 45 years ago on April 22, 1970, when 20 million people gathered in the streets across the United States to launch an environmental movement. Earth Day became internationally recognized in 1990. In 2009, the United Nations renamed the event International Mother Earth Day, but it doesn’t […]
9 Fun facts about public libraries
Break out the books (and DVDs, CDs, and host of other resources available at your local public library) because it’s National Library Week! First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country. Let’s celebrate with some fun facts about public libraries. […]
Disney Bounding is a great way to show your Disney Side at the parks
Disney Bounding a great way to show your DisneySide. Wondering what Disney Bounding is? It’s when someone dresses in every day, regular clothes that are not a costume but rather a creative take on a Disney character. The reference can be obvious, but it’s often subtle. While little ones are certainly allowed to dress in […]
5 Favorite games for family game night and TableTop Day
It’s International TableTop Day, an event organized to promote playing games. TableTopDay.com explains that tabletop gaming promotes many positive social and cognitive benefits like increased communication, team work, planning, and is an excellent stress relieving activity for all ages. All of those are reasons that we love family game night in our house. I’m delighted […]