• Brave Themed Dinner
    Disney Themed Dinners

    Brave Themed Dinner

    This week, we sampled some traditional Scottish dishes for our Brave themed dinner! I’ve been wanting to do a Brave themed dinner for quite some time as it is one of my favorite Pixar movies.  To create our menu, I considered using various food references straight from the film (roasted fish, apples, and spell cakes came to mind).  But ultimately, I decided to use traditional dishes from the film’s setting in Scotland.  Prior to our Brave themed dinner, I didn’t know much about Scottish cuisine.  So, this was a great learning opportunity for me!  And during our Brave themed dinner I was able to share my new knowledge with my…

  • Tangled Themed Dinner
    Disney Themed Dinners

    Tangled Themed Dinner

    This week, we enjoyed a special themed dinner inspired by Tangled! Tangled is Disney’s take on the classic fairytale of Rapunzel.  Hidden away in a tower her entire life, Rapunzel dreams of one day leaving to see the world.  When her opportunity arrives, she seizes the moment, and adventure ensues! Tangled is a favorite in our home.  With plenty of laughs, catchy musical numbers, touching moments, and lovable characters – there is something for everyone to enjoy. Our Tangled dinner menu was inspired by food that appears in the film as well as Rapunzel’s long, golden locks.  Since her hair plays a pivotal role in the film, I wanted to…

  • Top 10 Strategies to BEAT the Post-Disney Blues
    Crafts and DIYs,  Vacation Planning Tips and Tricks

    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…