My Top 7 Disney World Survival Tips

Going to Disney World sometime soon?

We were blessed with a trip to Walt Disney World through Make a Wish earlier this month. With 2 kids ages 5 and under. It was a bit much, but fun. There are definitely some things I would do differently (like not breaking my leg!), but much I wouldn’t change. If you’re planning on visiting…

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Smalls’ Make A Wish Trip

Planning to visit Disney soon? Or maybe you just found out that you're getting your Wish! Find out what we did on our make a wish trip!

When Smalls made his Wish over a year ago, it felt very surreal. I couldn’t fathom taking my immune-compromised child nor my 6 month old to the grocery store, let alone spending a week at Disney. People who go to Disney dose their kids with Tylenol and Benadryl and let them loose. We would never survive!…

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How to Treat A Fever Naturally

How to Treat A Fever Naturally

So. Your kid has a fever. GREAT. You have better things to do, I’m sure. But right now? Your biggest worry is getting that fever to break, right? If you’re like me, you probably also want to know how to treat a fever naturally . How to Treat A Fever Naturally When it comes to…

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How NOT To Pack For Disney World

Packing for Disney World was kind of a disaster...

Y’all may recall that Smalls got his Wish to go to Disney World last week. You also may recall that I’m a leg short, which means that my grand plans to have a clean house, everything packed well ahead of time, and a calm weekend were basically nonexistent. I had dreams of taking 2 weeks to perfectly…

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How to make a Gallery Wall for $20 {or less!}

So you want to create a gallery wall...but it's a lot of work. Find out how to do it quickly and cheaply (and have it look professional!

I’m so excited to share this tutorial from the very talented Rachel Petersen from The Style At Home Mom! Gallery walls have been on my to-do list for ages. However, with a toddler running around and working/mothering/wifeing, it just hasn’t happened…till now that is. So, I’m going to show you how to make a beautiful,…

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21 Must-Know Disney World Secrets

Going to Disney World? Then you need to know these secrets before you go!

I am SO excited to introduce Leah-she is going to share her Disney World secrets with us! (She’s a Disney genius, y’all.) My name is Leah. I blog for The Calico Cat, where I talk about beauty, college life, food and the occasional fashion pick or DIY project. However, today I am switching gears completely.…

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Boys STINK: Natural DIY Air Freshener

air freshener

I live with 4 boys. No, really. Ish, Smalls, The Baby, and our cat, Socrates. I am totally and completely (and hopelessly) outnumbered. And no, I am not going to try for a girl, so please don’t ask. What was I saying? Oh. Right. I live with a gaggle of boys. And boys don’t just smell.…

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To the mom with medically complicated kids

To the mom with medically complicated kids...

I see you. And I know that you’re struggling today. Being the parent of a medically complicated child is not something we choose, normally. I know that you spent last night going through your planner, your phone, and leaving messages for the doctor to find out if your kid can eat or should take their…

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The Insider’s Guide to Disney Rides For Kids

Are you headed to Disney? Find out which Disney rides are appropriate for young kids!

You may not have heard (if you don’t follow me on Instagram, you wouldn’t have) that Smalls was granted his Wish for Disney! We’re heading to Florida later this year, and I have been blessed to get some great advice from my fellow bloggers (including which Disney rides are okay for small kids!). Today, Christina…

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Put A {delicious} Stop To Chipmunk Cheek Stuffing

Are you tired of your baby stuffing their cheeks at meal time? Try a new texture from GerberChewU! #Ad

This post is sponsored by GERBER® From a developmental perspective, chewing is a huge milestone! But if you don’t teach your baby how to chew…it can be scary. Ideally, you would be able to offer a gradual texture progression as you introduce purees to help your baby make an easy transition to actual solids…. I know…

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