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The Humanization of Walt Disney

Founded in 1923 from humble beginnings, The Walt Disney Company now employs over 175,000 people. The Walt Disney Company comes in at number 100 on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s biggest companies and ranks number 17 on the Worlds Most Valuable … Read more

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5 Tips to Keep Your Cool While Traveling with Kids

With the Christmas holidays fast approaching, now is the time when many parents are planning a much-needed break away with their family to decompress from a busy year. While the thought of traveling for hours on end with restless children, … Read more

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Teaching Children the Gift of Giving

Being the child of a blogger is no easy task. Ok, who am I kidding, it’s like winning the jackpot. Almost daily deliveries of something fun to play with have been arriving at our house ever since Whistler was born. … Read more

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Unpacking The Boxtrolls

From the creators of “Coraline” and “ParaNorman” comes the family event movie where we meet a new kind of family — The Boxtrolls. If you are anything like me you may have already seen some very some brief snippets and … Read more

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Sample Menus from Disney Aulani Restaurants

What is one of the best things about vacation…? The food! No cooking, no washing dishes and ordering local cuisine. It is one of the small things that makes me appreciate a vacation that much more. At the Disney Aulani … Read more

10 Wedding Appetizer Recipes

10 Best Summer Wedding Appetizers

These delicious summer wedding appetizers are perfect for fair weather weddings and celebrations – they’re light, refreshing and cool. They can be served as a pre-dinner cocktail hour or at any point in the evening. One of the best ways … Read more

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hAppy Friday: Organizing Kids Toys

My child was exceptionally spoiled this holiday season. Apparently that’s what happens when you’re an only grandchild, have 6 aunts/uncles ect. Then of course Santa stopped by too! This was the year of small toys – barbies and accessories, doll … Read more

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Caramel Hot Buttered Rum Macchiato Recipe

What kind of coffee drinker are you? Are you the I-can’t-function-until-I-have-my-morning-cup kind? Do you like it black or do you load it up with cream and sugar? I’ve always loved the fancy stuff. You know, the espresso, cappuccino, latte, macchiato … Read more

Holiday Party Decor Ideas

Fun and Easy Holiday Party Decor Ideas

We look for any excuse we can to get together with family and friends. One of my favorite occasions are holiday parties! While we have not hosted our own Christmas party (yet) I have been toying with the idea this … Read more

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The Happiest Place on Earth #JustGotMerrier

Spending Christmas time at Disneyland is an iconic tradition. The Christmas Day Parade that airs Christmas morning on ABC is only a hint at the magic at the happiest place on Earth. The way the snow settles on Sleeping Beauty’s … Read more