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Polar Express Hot Chocolate Party
As winter nears, we happily anticipate twinkling Christmas lights, quiet evenings with family, and a magical ambiance in the air. Cozy season is officially here, and one of the best ways to get cozy is with a cup of cocoa. So, this week we enjoyed a hot chocolate party themed to The Polar Express! I loved reading The Polar Express as a child, and now I read the very same copy of the book to my children. It’s a touching story about the spirit of Christmas and believing in magic that applies to young and old alike. My youngest two also enjoy the 2004 animated film of the same name. …
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It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown – Themed Dinner
We capped off our Halloween dinner series with a menu inspired by It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown has been a timeless Halloween tradition since it first aired in 1966. Based on the comic strip Peanuts, this animated special follows Charlie Brown and his friends as they celebrate Halloween. However, Linus chooses to forgo his friends’ traditional celebrations, and instead spends Halloween waiting in a pumpkin patch for the mythical Great Pumpkin. Our Great Pumpkin dinner was inspired by Charlie Brown and his friends as well as Linus’s “sincere” pumpkin patch! * This post contains affiliate links. This means, if you click a link…
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Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board
We can’t get enough of the Sanderson Sisters! They are the reigning queens of Halloween in our household. So, this week, we paid tribute to our favorite trio of witches with a Hocus Pocus charcuterie board! If you’ve been following this blog, you know Halloween is a big deal for my family. And Hocus Pocus tops the chart of our favorite Halloween movies. We love the movie so much; we host an annual Hocus Pocus viewing party with our friends! So, when I first saw the Hocus Pocus charcuterie board trend circulating the internet – I had to get in on the fun! In this post, we’ll share how we…
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Halloween Dinner and a Movie Pairings
Spooky season is in full swing! And one of our favorite ways to get in the Halloween spirit is with themed dinner and movie nights. So, this week we’re sharing our favorite dinner and movie pairings perfect for Halloween! We’ve done a lot of themed dinners specifically for the Halloween season, so consider this your one-stop shop to browse them all! Check out our list of Halloween dinner and movie pairings below! Beetlejuice Themed Dinner It’s Showtime! This menu was inspired by the ghost with the most and other spooky elements from the film, Beetlejuice! Casper Themed Brunch The Afterlife of the Party Our Casper brunch menu was inspired by…
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Nightmare Before Christmas Dessert Board
This week, we created a dessert board with delicious treats inspired by Disney’s The Nightmare Before Christmas! Growing up, I absolutely loved The Nightmare Before Christmas, and I’m happy to say my kids have followed in my footsteps! It’s our tradition to watch the film every Halloween night after an evening of trick-or-treating. But no one in the family loves Jack Skellington more than my three-year-old. Spooky season or not, he loves dancing around the house to the soundtrack while pretending to be Jack. We’ve already done a Nightmare Before Christmas Themed Dinner, but my son was still a baby and missed out on the fun. So, this year I…
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Under Wraps: A Mummy Themed Dinner
We kicked off spooky season with a viewing of Disney’s Under Wraps accompanied by a mummy themed dinner! Released in 1997, Under Wraps was the first ever Disney Channel Original Movie. The story follows an Egyptian mummy who is brought back to life by a mystical amulet. He is discovered by three children who befriend him and give him the nickname, Harold. Crazy antics ensue while Harold attempts to navigate the modern world and reunite with his lost love. I think most Disney-loving 90s kids can agree – Under Wraps is one of the best Disney Channel Original Movies. So, it’s no surprise it’s the first original movie to be…
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Raya and the Last Dragon Themed Dinner
This week, we sampled Southeast Asian cuisine during our Raya and the Last Dragon themed dinner! Raya and the Last Dragon takes place in the fictional land of Kumandra. Once prosperous and protected by dragons, Kumandra falls into disarray when set upon by a plague known as the Druun. The land is broken into five warring factions where the people mistrust and betray one another. In order to defeat the Druun, Raya journeys to find the fabled last dragon and reunite Kumandra once again. Although Kumandra is a fictional land, the culture depicted is influenced by several Southeast Asian countries. This is particularly true with the food! The menu for…
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Pros and Cons of Disney’s Memory Maker
We’re covering the pros and cons of Disney’s Memory Maker package to determine if this service is worth the investment for your next Disney vacation! Memory Maker refers to the collection of PhotoPass photos captured of your group at various locations, attractions, and character spots throughout Walt Disney World. Many guests debate whether Memory Maker is worth the hefty price tag. So today, we’re covering the pros and cons of Memory Maker, so you can make the best decision for your vacation! What is Memory Maker? Disney’s PhotoPass photographers are located throughout the parks to take photos of your travel party enjoying your vacation. All you have to do is…
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SpongeBob SquarePants Birthday Party Theme
This week, we celebrated my daughter’s 8th birthday with a SpongeBob SquarePants party theme! My kids are big SpongeBob fans. It all started with my oldest, who is now 16 – if you can believe it! She adored the cartoon growing up, so for her 3rd birthday I made her a SpongeBob cake. Little did I know then, but that would be the start of many themed dinners. Since my oldest passed on her love of SpongeBob to her younger siblings, I thought it would be fun to revisit the theme for my younger daughter’s 8th birthday party. Her SpongeBob birthday party featured DIY decorations, party games, and food and…
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Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Recipes to Make at Home
National Star Wars Day is right around the corner! And one of our favorite ways to celebrate is by preparing a Star Wars themed meal at home. So, this week I’m sharing how you can make popular recipes from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge right in your own kitchen! Located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Galaxy’s Edge is every Star Wars fan’s dream come true. This themed area allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Star Wars stories. And one of my favorite things about this land is the unique food and drink offerings! If you’re planning a trip to Galaxy’s Edge, be sure to check out our Galaxy’s Edge Foodie Guide!…
