HDYDI: Santa vs. St. Nicholas

Entering into the Santa vs. Non-Santa or St. Nicholas camps can be as heated as to Harry Potter, or not. This is not that post. Honestly? I don’t concern myself with whether families choose to celebrate the jolly man in red or not. Their family, their culture, their choice. My beef has always been with kids…

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Charleston: A Weekend Guide

Charleston, South Carolina, might just be one of the best vacations we ever took. A couple of years ago, just before I got pregnant with Gianna, the Mr. and I jetted off to all things deep fried and southern around Easter. If you want to read about the whole trip, dive in here. We still dream…

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6 Tips to Capture Your Disney Vacation on Film

Ready for your magical week at Disney? Don't forget your camera! Whether you choose to bring your DSLR or your phone camera, these six practical tips will help you capture your magical week in style!

**This is NOT a sponsored post. Just sharing our experience!** We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire trip to Disney. Throughout the series, I shared our days…

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HDYDI: Plan a Multi-Generational Disney Vacation

Planning a family vacation to Disney and Universal Orlando? This step-by-step post is full of ideas for touring plans, Disney themed clothes, snacks, character autograph books, packing suggestions, pin trading, Fast Pass information, photo suggestions and more! Take away the stress of planning and find the joy in planning a magical Disney vacation.

All these opinions and suggestions are purely through our experience. I hope it helps you plan a magical vacation! We spent a week at Walt Disney World and Universal, thanks to my parents. What an adventure! After scouring Pinterest, I learned that there was no post, anywhere, that could really walk me through planning an entire…

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HDYDI: Plan a Lovely First Communion Party

Feeling stressed planning your son or daughter's First Communion party? Don't be! From planning the food, to setting the dessert table, to greeting your guests - this post encourages you to find the love in the details.

Yesterday I shared my ten gift ideas and left you with a chance to win more than $300 worth of First Communion goodness. Today? Today, we talk parties. Later this week, I’ll share the sacramental love. With six kids and as the self-proclaimed birthday junkie, I adore a good party. What can I say? I’m…

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