It has become a tradition of sorts. Before Julia heads out for college, she and her dearest friend, Julia, do a photo shoot together. This year, the theme was Disney. My Julia went with 'Brave'. Dear Julia went with 'Mulan'. Can you see it?! Their friendship is so...
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The Importance of Playdates (and a few tips) #NowMoreThanEver
This post was sponsored Walt Disney World Resort to celebrate even the youngest of believers. All opinions expressed in my post are my own. There is something magical about sharing friendship with mothers of little ones close in age to your own crew. It is a phase of...
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – Review as a former ballerina
Disclaimer: I sent a copy of The Nutcracker and the Four Realms for review. It is my honor and privilege to share my thoughts on Disney with you. #DisneyPartner #DisneySMMC From the Studio: Inspired by E.T.A. Hoffman’s classic tale and the beloved ballet “The...
ANT-MAN AND THE WASP – Review by Mom and Marvel Fan Girl
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of  ANT-MAN AND THE WASP. Last week, Nate and I had the privilege of seeing a sneak preview of ANT-MAN AND THE WASP. I was hesitant about taking Nate, because last time I felt the humor was inappropriate...
All Hallows Eve – 2017
Celebrating All Hallows Eve - This year our crew consisted of Meg from Hercules (Julia), Shirley Temple (Mary Alice), and a clown (Riley). Riley basically just wanted any excuse to have his hair sprayed green. It was a beautiful night with our annual tradition of...
Beauty and the Beast – Review as a Catholic Mother
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of Beauty and the Beast. This site contains affiliate links. Please see Policies for more information. *Please note - this review has spoilers* In 1991, I was a sophomore in high school. I remember going to...
Valentine’s Day: Printable Disney Valentine
Have you ever made melted crayon valentines? They are so fun to do. I'll never forget, a few years ago, I thought I was being so incredibly creative and I pulled out all of our broken crayons. Julia, Nate, and I sat at the kitchen table and peeled the crayons for...
MOANA Review and Free Coloring Pages!
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of Walt Disney Pictures’ MOANA. I have this theory about music. When a song is truly special, it's as if you've heard it before. There is something familiar about the tunes and the words. It's like the Creator...
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War – A FAN-GIRL MOM’S TAKE WITH NO SPOILERS
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War. On Wednesday, Nate and I put on our Captain American pins and cheered loudly for #TeamCap. We do love IronMan, but when forced to chose, well #America. We absolutely...
Julia’s classic oldies party
This summer, Julia has hosted her classmates each Friday for a party. When she told me about her idea as school came to a close, I was excited but nervous. I wasn't sure how it would work since Mary Alice would be so new. She assured me that she would come up with the...