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24 Awesome Elf on the Shelf Hiding Places

Anyone else lack inspiration when looking for Elf on the Shelf Hiding Places? This list of 24 Places to Hide the Elf on the Shelf will take you all the way up to Christmas Eve! Ok.  Let's talk about the Elf.  If you follow me on Instagram, then you...

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Family Holiday Pajamas

On the search for family holiday pajamas? These are some of our favorites, just in time for family photos! The stocking were hung by the chimney with care…….HOW IN THE WORLD IS IT TIME TO TALK CHRISTMAS ALREADY?!?! Anyone? Anyone else feel this way?  It seems like we were...

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Easy Family Christmas Pictures Outfits: Our Favorites

Can you believe the time is here? We are sharing our favorite options for Easy Family Christmas Pictures Outfits that will help you LOVE your Christmas cards! Yup, 'tis the season.  It's time to start planning family Christmas pictures outfits and to get ready for ordering your holiday cards.  I...

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Christmas Family Activities

Gearing up for Christmas? These 18  Christmas Family Activities are perfect ways to enjoy the season!This is my favorite time of the year.  From the cookie exchanges to the pretty lights, I love spending time over the holidays together as a family.  The season tends to go so quickly...

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17 Must Read Christmas Books

Gearing up for the holidays? These are 17 must read Christmas Books! ‘Tis the season.  The season for peppermint, red and green decor, stories by the fire, and dressing up.  Last weekend, I unpacked our favorite Christmas books.  We keep them stored away for most of the year and...

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Christmas Plaid Outfits: 5 Not Button Down Shirt Options

Looking for simple Christmas Plaid outfits? I'm sharing my five favorite ways to rock plaid that aren't a button down shirt. Well, it's official.  Thanksgiving is over and we're full steam ahead to Christmas.  From the online shopping to the visits to Santa to the hot chocolate by the...

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Family Photos Tips: How to Take Adorable Christmas Pictures

Real Talk: These family photos tips will make that family photo shoot a million times easier…….just in time for your holiday pictures! Thank you to Disney Books and Santa Bruce for sponsoring this post. Ok, let's be honest here.  No one looks forward to the annual family photos extravaganza. ...

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Home for the Holidays: Our Christmas Surprise with Country Inns & Suites

Our Christmas miracle came in the form of an email this year, and we are SUPER excited to finally share how it happened! Thank you to Country Inns & Suites for making our Christmas wishes come true this year and sponsoring one of our favorite  family vacations. The fact...

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Kids Christmas Tree: A Princess Christmas Tree

This post is written in partnership and sponsored by Big Lots. I know, I know……the holiday season is in full swing……and Christmas decorations are EVERYWHERE.  And honestly? You're probably telling your kids a million times a day not to touch them.  RIGHT?  Well this Princess Kids Christmas Tree is...

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Bright Christmas Fireplace

Staying home for the holidays?  This bright Christmas Fireplace is the perfect spot for reading Christmas stories and waiting for Santa……… There's nothing like a night by the fire over the holidays, am I right?  It gets dark so early, and we all want to hurry home, snuggle up...

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💕Because we all want our kids to soar………⠀⠀So fitting right? Elvis named this plane after his daughter.  And all I’ve been thinking about throughout our St Jude experience…..is how certain things truly bond all of us.  Certain things cross economic barriers and continent and language differences.  Parenthood is one of those.  It’s a universal experience.  And I think whether we are parents or role models or aunties or friends……we all know what it’s like to dream and hope on behalf of a child in your life.⠀⠀In 2012, when I was newly married and not yet a parent one of my students was diagnosed with cancer.  Without revealing details about her or her family, I think it’s important to recognize that economic barriers prevented what should have been an earlier diagnosis.  It was one of many times I was reminded during my time with the amazing humans in my classrooms that…..we do NOT all have the same access or experiences in life.  That student and her family were one of the miracle stories.  In fact, when she came back to class, she complained about missing soccer games at recess and fell right back in with the rest in a way that to this day brings joyful tears to my eyes. ⠀⠀I said this on my stories during my trip, but…..I didn’t realize until this experience that families at St Jude NEVER receive a bill.  Ever.  No matter what.  That this access gives families hope during their darkest days.⠀⠀I’m going to be teaming up with St. Jude to do a fun challenge that will hopefully inspire y’all to support them too.  Let’s just say that…..for this scared of heights, refuses to take my feet off the ground theme park girlie……I’m going to making the ultimate sacrifices.⠀⠀What rides would you want to see me go on in support of St Jude? (be kind, I’m literally TERRIFIED of any and all rides that have a height limit). You know they REALLY moved me if I’m even thinking of doing this! ⠀⠀@stjude #stjudeambassador
💕Double tap if you know what the Peabody is fam 💕Double tap if you know what the Peabody is famous for…..so many of you guessed it in stories last night!🦆The Peabody Hotel is famous for their duck parade.  And we got to see it as a part of Day 1 of the St Jude Content Creator Summit.  I’m in Memphis to learn all about how St Jude is doing life saving research to fight and cure childhood cancers.💕Real talk: I get to do a lot of fun things because of this little app but projects like this? Are an absolute honor.  Did you know that patients at St Jude NEVER RECEIVE A BILL? What a gift to families in crisis. I’m so happy to share this next couple of days here in Memphis with y’all and to support such an important organization.🦆Now, swipe to see the ducks. @stjude #stjudeambassador
She IS Ariel. We saw it. It’s a gift. This s She IS Ariel. We saw it.  It’s a gift.  This stunning movie shows a princess who is absolutely……royal.  Graceful.  Brave and……the perfect mermaid. Years ago, I was sitting in the theater during the live action Lion King premiere just days after the Little Mermaid casting was announced.  And in walked Halle Bailey.  This young girl and all I could think was……how much weight of the world was on her shoulders.  The room paused.  And people everywhere stood.  They applauded her and smiled and I thought…..she really is a princess. Halle, you are the epitome of royalty.  Thank you for sharing your shine with the world.I would love to encourage you to follow these amazing creators who have been shining themselves and sharing a ton of special Little Mermaid experiences:@jenniferborget @erikaenchanted@davidvaughn@_the_adventurous_rjay@colormemagic@melizzablackLydia’s, Robbie’s and my full review of the film will be on the blog Monday morning.How excited are you for the film? Who is your favorite Little Mermaid character? #littlemermaid #colormemermaid #ariel
Mother’s Day Memories: Starting to wonder how ma Mother’s Day Memories: Starting to wonder how many more years we have of this family tradition before SOMEONE becomes a full blown teen / tween and the Happiest Place on Earth is a whole different vibeWe: hugged our favorite characters, danced every time mom got a coffee (swipe for that excellent content), Lydia and Robbie rode all the mountains, walked 22,000 steps on Saturday alone, and Robbie finally got to see Toontown for the first time since it’s reopening.We slept like rocks on the comfy beds at the JW Marriott (it was such a kind gesture when they offered to host us for Mother’s day weekend), I drank my morning coffee in their beautiful garden, and loved that it was a quick 15 minute walk to the Disneyland gates.  If you are looking for a luxury hotel experience near Disneyland, I highly recommend.  They have great dining options, a Starbucks in the lobby each morning, and a lovely pool.  This was a perfect treat yourself location.Have you done a holiday at Disneyland? My favorites (in no particular order): Halloween (Oogie Boogie is the best), Holiday Time and Mother’s Day……each has it’s own unique flavor.@MarriottBonvoy #MarriottBonvoy @jwmarriottanaheim #jwmarriottanaheim #MarriottBonvoyMoments Hosted
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