by Sunny and April
What a treat to be able to experience a Broadway show at any age, but particularly the phenomenally popular The Lion King as a 5 or 9 year old. We thought it would be fun to interview MJ, age 5, and J, age 9, after the show.
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Tourist’s Delight: San Francisco
by Sunny
Has anyone else out there seen Big Hero Six so many times that you just had to make a trip across the country to get a San Francisco fix? Anyone? No? Really?
Ok, maybe that’s not the only reason we added San Francisco to our trip, but it’s definitely why we started talking about the city in the first place. The movie is set in the fictional city of San Fransokyo and since Tokyo seemed a little daunting for a Spring Break trip, we booked a room on San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf instead. Here are the delightful highlights! Continue reading
Tourist’s Delight: Seattle
By Sunny
When visiting a city for the first time, we tend to go the basic route and hit the touristy highlights. My theory: if I never get back to that city, there are certain things (usually touristy things) that I want to say that I’ve seen or done. Sometimes the hype doesn’t live up to the expectations, but on our recent trip to the west coast we were not disappointed. Here are the delightful highlights of our first trip to Seattle, Washington! Continue reading
Beachside Eats
by Sunny
After reading my dad’s recent Hawaii posts, I started thinking about some of my favorite restaurants to visit on vacation – particularly beach vacations. The following list gets my seal of approval for delicious food and can’t be beat locations.
Spring Break Alternatives
by Sunny
As a teacher, it should come as no surprise that I a) love Spring Break and b) try to avoid destinations where my students are going. That glorious week in early April is reserved for spending time away from my school family and close to my immediate family. While most of the families at my school head south to the Florida panhandle, I have other destinations in mind. Check out my top three Spring Break alternative getaways:
Downtown Scottsdale, Arizona
Budget in the City
Me on the Brooklyn Bridge in NYC
by Sunny
Let’s face it: traveling can be expensive. The cost of transportation and lodging are necessary, but add the cost of meals, sightseeing activities, and souvenirs and the expenses add up quickly. Here are some ways that my family keeps expenses low while traveling to our favorite cities. Continue reading
Disney Dining
The infamous Mickey waffle!
by Sunny
While in Disney, my daughter is not one for sitting down to a meal when there are characters to meet, shows to see, and rides to tackle. On her 4-year-old trip, we were wearing down at around 6pm having gone nonstop since our quick-service breakfast at the resort that morning. Our party of 5 started heading to the nearest restaurant when my daughter inquired as to where we were going. “To dinner,” I responded. She scoffed in return, “But we already ate breakfast today!” See what I mean? She would be more than happy to just eat Mickey-shaped ice cream on a stick while waiting in line as opposed to sitting down with the fear of missing out. On our trip earlier this month, we decided that it was time to branch out and experience the variety of dining options that Disney has to offer. We were pleasantly surprised, and it even won over our little princess… Continue reading
A Dress for all Seasons
A Dress for all Seasons
by Sunny
Two years ago, my sister, Wendy, bought me this dress; a gift for my birthday. At that time, there were no H&M stores in my hometown, so I was thrilled to be getting a dress that I would more than likely not see on anyone else around town. I wore it out that night for my birthday dinner and have worn it regularly ever since. I also found that I could change the look of the dress to fit the season. In fact, I feel that I can make this dress work for all four seasons. Take a look below and decide for yourself! Continue reading
No Promise No Bake Cookies
No Promise No Bake Cookies
by Sunny
Every year I set out to make a batch of no-bake cookies for my father-in-law. These are his all-time favorite cookie, and I make sure to have a full container of perfect confections ready when I see him for the holidays. However, obtaining that full container of perfection is not always easy. Having the consistency and temperature just right is the key for getting the cookies to set properly. Over the years I have had many batches go awry, from cookies that remain a gloppy mess to cookies that crumble to pieces before they reach your mouth. Now, I am not promising that my recipe will work for you (it’s definitely not fool-proof for me), but hopefully these tips and tricks will help you produce a kitchen chock-full of chocolate no-bakes!
I have adapted this recipe from several different ones that I have found. No matter what, I always start with fresh ingredients. I never use an already opened jar of peanut butter from my pantry or the cocoa powder left over from a previous project. I think fresh, just-bought ingredients tend to work the best and are the key to success.
Why Disney?
MJ (age 2) admiring Princess Aurora
Disclaimer: I do not work for Disney and am not affiliated with the company in any way. I write from a Disney fan’s perspective. Visit disney.com for official information.
Why Disney?
by Sunny
I’m not going to lie to you. I’m 32 years old, and even if I didn’t have a 5-year-old, princess -obsessed daughter, I would still plan yearly trips to a Disney Park. I love it. I’ve always loved it. Since my first visit at the age of 11, I have had a passion for the Parks. And I’m not alone. I am in the company of millions of other Disney pilgrims who make the trek to California or Florida each year to experience the magic.
So what’s the big deal? For those who have never been, it’s hard to explain. Why do millions of visitors make it one of the most popular vacation destinations in the US each year? Here are five of my favorite reasons I am a repeat visitor of Disney World. Continue reading