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Crafts
Upcycling Old Wooden Puzzles into Magnets
It’s a pretty simple craft that you can generally do in less than an hour. It all started with a puzzle that Bug had outgrown. I was going to donate it and couldn’t find Grandpa Shark. Specifically, it’s this puzzle:…
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Crafts
No-Fuss Method to Preserve Memorial or Wedding Flowers
It’s hard to throw away flowers that are tied to an emotional event, but preserving an entire bouquet isn’t practical. I haven’t had a lot of luck with pressed flowers as they seem to lose their color and just crumble…
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Disney Travelling, Tips, and Tricks
Here’s What to Expect on the Disney’s Magical Express
I get a lot of questions about Disney’s Magical Express, so here’s what to expect when you sign up for Disney’s Magical Express. First, you’re going to have to sign up to ride before your trip. You can do this…
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Favorite Finds
Favorite Finds – Avatar Hoodie from Pandora
This adorable hoodie is mostly a “picture is worth 1000 words” sort of thing. I found it on accident when I saw a kid trying it on in the Pandora area of Animal Kingdom. If you’ve looked through the site…
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Crafts
Upcycling Baby Clothes into Duffy or Build-a-Bear Clothes
Disclaimer: First, let me make it clear that I am not a seamstress. In no way, shape, or form do I probably sew “properly.” I was taught to sew many years ago by my great-grandmother who was terrified to teach…
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Crafts
Making an Angel Pillow (Faux Sugarboo)
A long time ago, when I had an uncle fighting cancer, my mom asked me to make him a large pillow to make him more comfortable. Years later, when she herself was battling lung cancer, I thought of that when…
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Crafts
Our DIY MNSSHP Family Peter Pan Costumes
Psst MNSSHP is Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party Peter Pan My first costume involved tackling the star of the show – Peter Pan. I found a wonderful tutorial by Merrick White on Babble here that I just fell in love with,…
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Motherhood
The Safest Way to Trim a Baby’s Nails
When our preemie was in the NICU, fingernails and toenails were the least of our concern. Our fragile little baby who weighed under 3 pounds barely even had nails. But, as you know, things quickly change with babies. it…
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Healthy Foods & Herbal Recipes
Trader Joe’s Sweet And Spicy Mango Vinaigrette
This recipe isn’t exact, but it’s pretty close. They stopped carrying at our local TJ’s, so I needed to improvise! Ingredients: 1 large mango, peeled and chopped Juice from 3 small limes 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (I use Braggs…
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Disney & Other Travel
Disney Cruise Lines and Fish Extenders
When I first started considering a cruise I heard about something called a “Fish Extender” or “FE.” There were Fish Extender Groups and there was some sort of interesting looking bag hanging near a cabin door. I was instantly curious.…
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