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Eat and Drink Around the World in EPCOT’s World Showcase
Today, I am going to share with you how we chose to Eat and Drink Around the World in EPCOT’s World Showcase! We absolutely love World Showcase. Where else in the world can you experience the culture, food, and people of 11 different countries…all in one place?! There are so many neat hidden treasures and secret spots to be discovered, and so much knowledge to be attained. This is an area of the park to be slowly taken in and savored. One of our favorite ways to do this is with a drink and snack in hand 😊. Eating and/or Drinking Around the World is a popular challenge that EPCOT…
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Walt Disney World Packing List (and Printable!)
Packing for a Walt Disney World vacation can feel overwhelming Oftentimes, a stay at Disney can easily last a week or longer. And when you are packing for several people it can be easy to forget something. This is why I always utilize a packing list, especially for big vacations such as Walt Disney World. When you’re on vacation, the last thing you want to do is make a last minute run to the store because of forgotten essentials. My hope for you, is that by utilizing this packing list, you will be able to enjoy a less stressful Walt Disney World vacation! In my household, packing usually starts several…
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My FAVORITE Way to Save Money on a Walt Disney World Vacation
There are COUNTLESS ways you can budget for and save money on a Walt Disney World vacation, but today I am going to share my favorite method with you! Saving Extra Funds with Disney Gift Cards A Disney World vacation can cost you THOUSANDS depending on your travel party size, length of stay, and on/off property needs. This leaves many people wondering, “Where am I going to get this money from?!” One of the easiest ways to save up for a Disney vacation is to start stashing extra funds on Disney gift cards. You received $100 from a family member for your birthday? Put it on a gift card! You…
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Toy Story Pizza Party Night
Tonight, I am going to share with you how we threw our very own Toy Story Pizza Party! This idea was sparked by the upcoming National Pizza Day as well as our love for all things Disney. This simple dinner is an EASY way to add a little Disney magic to your evening. National Pizza Day is a celebration of all things pizza taking place yearly on February 9th! You can thank the early Romans for the very first iteration of our favorite cheesy, carb-y, cuisine. Many years later, 18th century Naples would be the birthplace of the modern pizzas we enjoy today! Now that we have a basic understanding…
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Great-Grandma Carmella’s Italian Meatball Recipe
Ahhhh spaghetti and meatballs, the ultimate comfort food in my opinion! There’s nothing like twirling noodles on your fork and stabbing a juicy Italian meatball to keep everything together in one perfect bite. And let’s be honest, who hasn’t tried to reenact that famous noodle sharing scene from Lady and the Tramp? My family is guilty! Today, I am going to share how you can make your own Italian Meatballs with this treasured family recipe. Italian Origins This Italian Meatball Recipe comes from the kitchen of my Great-Grandma Carmella. The origin of this Italian Meatball Recipe hails from Naples, Italy, where my Grandma was born. I love embracing my Italian…
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Great-Grandma Carmella’s Classic Marinara Recipe
Today I am going to share my most treasured family recipe, my Great-Grandma Carmella’s Classic Marinara! My Grandma was born in Naples, Italy, immigrating to the United States when she was 2 years old. I love to embrace my Italian heritage, and preparing this sauce makes me feel connected to my Grandma and her Italian traditions. My Grandma was famous in her time for organizing HUGE spaghetti feeds for her community, and supplying her prized sauce recipes to local Italian restaurants. She was a giver! So in the spirit of her giving, I am excited to share her Classic Marinara Recipe with you today. Warning: Preparing this sauce will make…
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Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room REVIEW!
Today I am SO excited to share with you an often-over-looked experience at Walt Disney World…Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room! Every trip to Disney has had a *FOODIE EXPERIENCE* highlight for me. In 2012, we were blown away by the outstanding service at Tony’s in Magic Kingdom. In 2015, we were absolutely delighted with the food and character interactions at Garden Grill in EPCOT. Well, our most recent trip (in 2020) was EXTRA special as we were celebrating our wedding in Disney World! We treated ourselves. We had dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table, Club Level access in Gran Destino Tower at Coronado Springs, and even the After-Fireworks…
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An Afternoon Tea Inspired by Cinderella
We love throwing tea parties at our house! After our AMAZING experience at the Grand Floridian Garden View Tea Room (read my full review HERE), I decided we needed to throw our very own tea parties at home! A couple weeks ago, we put together an Afternoon Tea inspired by Snow White and the apple picking season of fall. You can check out what we did HERE! For this Afternoon Tea Party, we decided to embrace all things pumpkin. And nothing screams pumpkin like the much-adored Disney film, Cinderella. So I set forth coming up with a menu for An Afternoon Tea inspired by Cinderella! I love pumpkin spice and…
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An Afternoon Tea Inspired by Snow White
This week, we decided to throw an afternoon tea party inspired by the Disney film, Snow White. With fall in the air, we aimed to incorporate apples into our sweet and savory dishes, as well as our tea selection! Follow along as I walk you through how we assembled our Snow White tea party! Hopefully, this post will give you ideas on how to host your very own Snow White afternoon tea party for those princess lovers at home. We love throwing tea parties at our house! There is nothing more relaxing than sitting around the table, nibbling on tiny sandwiches, pastries, and desserts, and sipping hot tea. It gives…
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Easy Steak Marinade
There is nothing more satisfying than a hot steak fresh from the grill. But what about your steak marinade? A steak’s preparation before hitting the grill is instrumental to your final result! A well composed steak marinade will add TONS of flavor to your steak, as well as help tenderize the meat to give you that “melt in your mouth” texture. This quick and easy steak marinade utilizes ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! In no time, you will have a tender, flavorful steak off the grill or cast-iron skillet! Steak Marinade Ingredients Throwing together an easy steak marinade takes no time at all! And the great thing…
