I’ve been wanted to do some sort of organized bike ride for some time now, but I’ve been scared. Scared that my hybrid bike isn’t good enough to keep up with the pack, scared that I am not in shape enough to ride that long of a distance, worried about rain, what do I wear? …
Christmas in my family is all about Marshall Field’s. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, let me explain. Marshall Fields used to be the store in Chicago. It’s history in the city is pretty great and not only involves the Great Chicago Fire, but a freakishly high amount of other fires that…
The Little Mermaid Building at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is the furthest one from the main building. But it also seemed to be the quietest while I was there! It has its own pool – and it was EMPTY on a beautiful hot Sunday. I was tempted to book a room just because it…
I play favorites, and the Disney/Pixar ‘Cars’ movie is one of my all-time favorites. I have yet to make it out to Disneyland to see the new Cars Land, so this is as close as I’m going to get to Cars at the moment. If/when we stay at the Disney Art of Animation Resort, I’m…
I present to you, the Cook Family Gingerbread House! It’s an annual tradition – we buy a kit and go crazy decorating! The one thing we always do, save some Halloween candy and use the leftovers for decorating. This kit also came with an icing bag, almost a professional one. In years past, we were…
There’s nothing like Christmas at Walt Disney World. One of my favorite holiday traditions, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Back in 1998, I actually worked at the then named Disney-MGM Studios while on the college program. I worked merchandise in various stores along New York Street. I actually have…
So quick question for all of you out there in Internet world…. We have a new kitty – 8 weeks old…and he is apparently obsessed over our Christmas trees. We are in the process of putting them up (yes, them….3 of them…all fake) and this new little guy just won’t leave it alone. So before…
Thank you all for the great kind words about our family Halloween fight. I wanted to give you all an update on this ever important news! After some kind words from family and friends, some encouragement from his brother, and the offer of overalls from a friend (Monica, you are a lifesaver!), we have success! …
This has to happen to all of us parents at some point…right? We try hard to do right…to encourage our children to be, “anything they want to be”. And then it comes to this…fighting over Halloween costumes. Despite my best efforts, my family REFUSES to do any sort of themed-family costumes. In the past, I’ve…
I’ve already told you why you should go to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. But after my most recent trip, decided I should pass along some of the tips and secrets. Get there early. For the party, you can get to the Magic Kingdom as early as 4 p.m. and get your wristband. Take advantage…