Crafts and DIYs
Putting our creativity to use with inspiration from some of our Disney favorites
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DIY Mickey Mouse Themed Birthday Party – With Free Printables!
Gemma turned five this week! Because she has a summer birthday, we always celebrate outdoors by grilling with friends and family and playing yard games. Gemma also gets to pick a fun theme for her birthday party, and this year it was Mickey Mouse! I love planning themed birthday parties, but they can get EXPENSIVE. Luckily, the simple design and easily identifiable features of our favorite mouse made DIY-ing a variety of decorations and treats a breeze. Follow along as I share ways you can DIY a Mickey Mouse Themed Birthday Party along with some free printables! * This post contains affiliate links. If you click on a link and…
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Plan the Perfect May the Fourth Star Wars Party
Many people simply go about their daily lives when May 4th rolls around. But those in the know realize this is one of the best springtime holidays – National Star Wars Day! Fellow Star Wars fans observe the day by casting each other knowing glances while uttering, “May the Fourth be with you.” Seeing as how we love any excuse to throw a party in our house (and we are big time Star Wars fans) we always throw a Star Wars Party. And with these ideas, you too can plan the perfect May the Fourth Star Wars Party! *This post contains affiliate links. If you click through and make a…
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How to Recreate Your Disney Vacation at Home!
Today, I am going to share some ways in which you can recreate your Disney vacation (or dream vacation) at home! My least favorite part of a Disney vacation is knowing the magic must eventually come to an end. Enter…THE POST-DISNEY BLUES. The Disney Blues are ROUGH! Transitioning from the carefree Disney bubble to your real-life concerns and responsibilities can leave many vacationers longing for another taste of Disney magic. But how (you may ask) can I experience the magic of the Parks when they are SO FAR AWAY?! By recreating your Disney vacation at home! This is my absolute FAVORITE way to combat the Post-Disney Blues. It gives me…
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Disney World Chocolate Chip Cookie Bakeoff: Grand Floridian VS Num Num Cookies
This week, my family and I decided to hold a Disney World Chocolate Chip Cookie Bakeoff! Amidst the global pandemic of COVID-19, the Walt Disney Company has striven to provide ways of incorporating Disney magic into the lives of those who are stuck at home and social distancing. One way Disney fans can enjoy the parks from home is by preparing some of their favorite snacks and treats with OFFICIAL Disney recipes straight from the parks! This is a most welcome gift for those who are really missing their Disney fix! Two of the recipes my family was most excited to check out were the chocolate chip cookies from Grand…
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Top 10 Strategies to Beat the Post-Disney Blues
There is nothing more magical than a Walt Disney World vacation. As soon as you set foot on property, you feel your worries melt away. The only thing that matters anymore, is making lifelong memories with your family and having FUN! But there is one major downfall to enjoying such a carefree vacation – the POST-DISNEY BLUES. What are the Post-Disney Blues, you ask? Well, the Post-Disney Blues (or Disney Withdrawals) refers to the overwhelming feeling of sadness you experience at the conclusion of your Walt Disney World vacation. The carefree lifestyle you adopted while on vacation is suddenly thrust aside by your very real-life concerns and responsibilities. Gone are…
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Our Star Wars Themed Nursery
Baby Ezra arrived this week on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021. Our little boy decided to come a whole week early! You’d think this ‘experienced’ mom would have been ready, but we most certainly were not. Luckily, everything fell into place quickly, and we were able to add the finishing touches to his nursery in a matter of days after getting home from the hospital. We decided to go with a Star Wars themed nursery for this little Jedi, and I am thrilled with the way it turned out! Through a combination of crafting and DIYs, excellent Star Wars merchandise finds, and savvy shopping on Amazon for outer space-themed products, I’ll…
