I get a lot of questions about our family's summer European vacation. Most questions tend to be about booking and how I went about planning our vacation. One specific question…
Three Days in Paris Sometimes even the best laid-out trips don’t always go as planned. This was the case for us in Paris. We started our trip with my son…
Pardon me while I straighten my crown… It’s officially time to step into my role as the Queen of Christmas Magic.
Because let’s be honest, moms are usually the ones quietly running the North Pole every year. We’re wrapping the gifts, planning the moments, remembering who likes peppermint and who absolutely does not.
Here’s to all of us who make the holidays sparkle, even when we’re running on coffee, lists, and pure determination. Cheers to all you fabulous queens. 👑 #momlife #momlifebelike #christmasqueen #christmasmagic
You just can’t get that nostalgic glow from LEDs. This year, I finally broke down and bought colorful incandescent lights to give my tree that warm, cozy glow I remember from childhood. Although, we did use a twinkling strand of LEDs as well to give it that extra pizzazz. (My husband and kids like twinkle)
I know it may not be the most aesthetic, Instagram-perfect tree, but it’s full of warmth, color, and memories, and that’s all that matters.
The only thing missing is the tinsel… but I have a cat, and I love my cat more. #nostalgicchristmas #christmasdecorations #christmastreedecorating #vintagechristmasdecor
We recently checked out the newly renovated Hilton Anaheim, and it exceeded every expectation. It’s officially one of our new favorite places to stay when visiting Disneyland. The walk to the parks is slightly longer than what we’re used to, but we barely noticed. Coming back to such a comfortable, refreshed room made all the difference. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great place near Disneyland. I have a full blog post up at Staying Blonde right now if you want to read more about our stay. Link in bio. #hiltonanaheim #hotelreview #disneylandhotel #disneylandtips #hilton #hosted @hiltonanaheim
Do you remember these decorations? I think they were called melted popcorn decorations if I am not mistaken. I actually saw this one hanging as a decoration in Disney’s California Adventure. Honestly, I probably would’ve bought one if they had one for sale. 😂 🕯️ #vintagechristmasdecor #vintagechristmas
Don’t you just love all of the little details that you find all around Disneyland. Did you know about the little man of Disneyland? #littlemanofdisneyland #disneyland #disneychristmas
If you’ve seen my stories over the past few days, you already know we ate a lot while we were at Disneyland. I have my favorites that I love getting each time I visit, but I also wanted to try some of the festive treats you can only find during the holidays. Here are a few of the ones we tried. Most of them were great and there was one that I definitely could have passed on. #disneyeats #disneylandfood
Worth the wait, every time. Peter Pan has always been one of my favorite rides . How about you? Do you wait in line for this one? #peterpan #disneyland #neverland
Apparently, everyone got the memo about how good they are. The Peppermint Patties were sold out everywhere except the sweet shop in California Adventure - and I got the last two! #disneylandfood #peppermintpatty #disneyeats
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? I’ve kind of started… but only for Audrey, because I’ve realized shopping for teen girls is the most fun shopping ever! My biggest problem? I want one of everything for myself too. 😆
She’s been really into Peanuts and Snoopy lately, so I know she’s going to love this super-soft zip-up hoodie and the cutest Stanley mug. Do you think she’d be totally mortified if I got a matching hoodie? Yeah… probably.
You can find these and a whole bunch of other fun gift ideas in the link in my bio. or Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/5zJYu #christmasshopping #peanuts #snoopy #teengirlgifts #girlgiftideas #holidaygiftguide @shop.ltk
I wasn’t feeling a birthday photo yesterday, so I searched my camera roll for something that truly captures 51… and found this. Me and my favorite portable massager, tackling my stiff neck, sore muscles, and all the other “fun” surprises your body gives you in your 50s.
This is 51, still laughing, still grateful, still held together by caffeine and vibration therapy. Oh, and I have my massager linked in my bio. It’s seriously one of the best purchases I’ve made in years. 😂 #happybdaytome #lifeover50 #hyperice #massager #massagerwithheat
Want to shake up your Vegas itinerary? The Mob Museum is interactive, fascinating, and such a fun break from the casino chaos. You can grab tickets through the link in my bio! #mobmuseum #lasvegas #oldvegas #lasvegashistory #lasvegastips
Pumpkin bars are the unsung hero of holiday dessert tables. They are soft, spiced, and way too easy to “taste test” a few too many times. Just a warning: if you make them too early, they might mysteriously disappear before the big day. I have the full recipe plus the step-by-step directions linked in my bio. #pumpkinbars #pumpkinrecipes #thanksgivingdesserts #holidaybaking #holidaydesserts #easybaking
It’s officially Christmastime at Disneyland! It’s my favorite time of year to visit. I can’t wait to experience all the festivities and try all the holiday food next week. Who else is going? #disneyland #disneylandchristmas #disneychristmasdecorations #disneychristmas