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Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

Easy Disney Crafts: Two Fun Mickey Crafts for School

By: Ali McNulty Want to make back to school even more fun? Try out these easy Disney crafts! These two Mickey crafts are fun for school and also for birthday parties. Mickey Pencil Cup Supplies: Glitter pencil cup (available at Michaels/local craft store) Black glitter foam sticker sheet Yellow glitter foam sticker sheet Glue   Directions: Cut a strip of… Read More

Slinky Dog Paper Chain: An Easy Toy Story Craft

Slinky Dog Paper Chain: An Easy Toy Story Craft

By: Ali McNulty    Here is a fun Disney preschool craft!  This Slinky Dog Paper Chain is fun to make and you can also use it as a Disney Vacation countdown chain!!  Especially with the opening of the new Toy Story land and the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster!     Slinky Dog Paper Chain Slinky Dog Supplies: Strips of… Read More

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids & Travel Favorites

Adventure Checklist Printable for Kids & Travel Favorites

I’ve been traveling with kids for the better part of a decade but this past year has been different. I am traveling with a couple “big kids” and it’s really cool. The boys are still very much “little kids” but the girls can read, write and have all kinds of opinions and input into our trips. I can remember trips… Read More

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Best Disney Fast Passes to Book, Non Rides

Some people want to wait to go to Disney World until their kids can go on “all the rides” and some people want to go when their kids are little enough to believe in “all the magic”. I understand both sides, as a ticket into the park is not cheap. That being said, we went when our kids were really… Read More

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

15 Easy DIY Costumes for Babies and Kids

I really enjoy making Halloween costumes. My kids wear costumes all year long, so we tend to start thinking about Halloween costumes early and end up making quite a few. I have quite a few new ones to share but to kick the Halloween season off on the blog I’m starting with a list of 15 favorite I have made… Read More

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: Taking Toddlers and Preschoolers to the Disney World Event

Is Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party good for toddlers and preschoolers? If you’re planning a trip to Disney World in the fall and have a toddler and/or preschooler, you may be asking yourself this question. We went to Disney World last October with a baby, toddler, preschooler and 1st grader. Before the trip I went back and forth on whether or… Read More

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

Family Travel: 10 Tips for Renting a Vacation Home with Kids

  We love to travel as a family and we have just about outgrown a hotel room. Typically we now have to get two rooms and given how young the kids are, connecting rooms or a suite are the only option. This summer we decided to try a HomeAway vacation rental. We hesitated in the past, mainly because I was always nervous… Read More

A “Crafting Clubhouse” Mickey Mouse Party

A “Crafting Clubhouse” Mickey Mouse Party

Last month, we had the opportunity to host a fun Disney themed preschool playdate.  Our preschooler, Abby, is a huge Disney fan and was so excited to throw a fun playdate for her friends.  She loves to do crafts so we decided to turn our playdate into a special crafting party with several of her friends.  When I host playdates, I… Read More