In Epcot at Walt Disney World there is a booth that sells recycled paper bead bracelets and necklaces. The beads are made from old park maps and brochures, which is such a fun souvenir! Of course, we had to try making our own recycled paper beads at home. We used magazine pages which is nice […]
11 Things to Know About Castaway Cay – Disney’s Private Island
Castaway Cay (pronounced Key) is Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas. The only way to visit Castaway Cay is with a Disney Cruise that has a stop on the island. The island is beautiful and the perfect place to relax. Below is some information to keep in mind when traveling to Castaway Cay. Let me […]
King Cake Bread Pudding
A delicious dessert to help celebrate Mardi Gras – King Cake Bread Pudding! There is a restaurant in Baton Rouge that we used to frequent quite often and one of our favorite dishes is their King Cake Bread Pudding served only before Mardi Gras. I have been known to have my husband stop and pick […]
Restaurant.com Dinner & a Movie Deal
Disclosure: I am sharing this deal as part of being a USFG Blogger. I will receive a promotional item in exchange for posting. All opinions are my own. Cupid’s arrow has hit: it’s dinner & a movie! This Valentine’s Day, escape the chill and cozy up for a night out with your loved ones! Enjoy a romantic […]
MonogramOnline Necklace
Disclosure: I received this MonogramOnline necklace for free to help facilitate this review. All opinions are, as always, my own. I ordered this necklace for my niece (hopefully she’s not reading this) from MonogramOnline. It is a beautiful sterling silver with the perfect length chain. I like that the name hangs down from the necklace […]
Watercolor Valentine’s Day Cards
S loves to paint; well truthfully she loves all things arts and crafts. So when I asked her if she wanted to make Valentine’s Day cards using watercolors she jumped at the chance. Supplies White Cardstock Watercolor Paints Heart Punch or Scissors Sentiment Stamp Glue/Foam Dots Pen There really is no wrong way to make […]
Discovering Louisiana: Rosedown Plantation
Rosedown Plantation holds a special place in my heart and is one of my favorite plantations in Louisiana. Rosedown Plantation is located in St. Francisville, Louisiana which is about 40 minutes north of Baton Rouge. We usually visit at least a couple times a year since it is so close to us. History of Rosedown […]
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love and since we love S an extra special dinner is a requirement! Plus I do not like to go out and eat on Valentine’s Day because the restaurants are so busy! Menu A love inspired menu that my daughter would enjoy was a must for our Valentine’s Day dinner. […]
Mardi Gras Mask
The carnival season officially starts after the Twelfth Night, on Epiphany (January 6), although the majority of the Mardi Gras parades do not roll until closer to Fat Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday). What better way to get into the Mardi Gras spirit than to make a Mardi Gras mask. Why do people wear […]
What Not to Do on St. Maarten
During our Disney cruise to the Caribbean one of our ports was St. Maarten. We had never been before and with it being us three girls we thought that taking a Disney excursion would be a good idea. We choose the 2 Flags Island Tour that takes you to both the French and Dutch sides […]