On the heels of our Fall Break visit to Walt Disney World, I'm sharing the easiest DIY Jack Skellington pumpkin ever. Here's how to achieve the same look. Materials Pumpkin (I wish I had a before picture of the pumpkin I thrifted. It was a hodgepodge of fall-colored leaves.)PencilPaints (white, black, brown, gold; chalk paint… Continue reading DIY Jack Skellington Pumpkin
Trails End Restaurant
Update February 2023: This spring, Trails End Restaurant will be reimagined as a marketplace concept with expanded quick service options. Closing date TBD. This will leave Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue as the sole table service option at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campgrounds. But if you're staying nearby, try Storybook Dining at Artist Point with Snow… Continue reading Trails End Restaurant
Enchanting Extras at Walt Disney World Resort
As the kids get older and have fine-tuned their interests in the parks, we've begun incorporating more non-park days and/or seeking new-to-us activities. Here's a look at what we did this trip, as well as an overview of other experiences offered. Trail Rides The tween has taken a few horseback riding lessons and jumped at… Continue reading Enchanting Extras at Walt Disney World Resort
Happy 50th Birthday Walt Disney World!
On October 1, Walt Disney World Resort celebrated its 50th birthday, and kicked off an 18-month long celebration. We couldn't wait to spend our Fall Break at The Most Magical Place on Earth! Highlights of The World's Most Magical Celebration include: EARidescent Excitement with dazzling decorations, new looks for Mickey, Minnie and Friends and magical… Continue reading Happy 50th Birthday Walt Disney World!
Sinema Nashville
Friday night, the DH and I met up with friends at Sinema Nashville. Housed in the former historic 1940s Melrose Theatre, the restaurant pays homage to the history of the theatre, it's Art Deco style, and all of your favorite actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Outside, I love that the restaurant either kept… Continue reading Sinema Nashville
Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Eat}
Oh my goodness, has it really been a week since I promised this post? No worries, it's worth the wait! If you love seafood, you'll enjoy dining in Key West immensely! I'm going to break down our favorites, many of which we ate at multiple times over our long weekend! Don't blink, or you'll miss… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Eat}
Long Weekend in Key West {What to Do}
Key West is such a fun little city to explore. Most of the major attractions are close together, so it makes for a perfect weekend getaway. Though the area is very touristy, Key West still maintains some of its historic charm. Instagrammable Spots US1 Mile Marker 0 At the corner of Fleming and Whitehead Street is… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {What to Do}
Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Stay}
The DH and I were finally able to take our 2020 vacation to Key West, FL. It's bizarre how much the island reminded me of home (Nassau), even down to the 90 degree temps in July! We had a marvelous time, and as usual, I plan to recap all of the highlights. We stayed at… Continue reading Long Weekend in Key West {Where to Stay}
Please stop what you’re doing and check your passports, ASAP!
This morning ABC News reported that the State Department has shut down it's online passport appointment system to prevent scammers from grabbing and selling highly coveted appointment times on the black market amidst an unprecedented backlog. Sounds like a tall tale right? I assure you, its not. Now you must call in for an appointment… Continue reading Please stop what you’re doing and check your passports, ASAP!
5 Days in Seattle {Where to Eat}
This post will be short and sweet focusing on two outstanding meals. On Pier 66, there are quite a few seafood restaurants with water views, many of them housed in Miner's Landing. We settled on the Crab Pot as we were dying to try a seafood boil with King Crab legs. Oh-em-gee, this was superb… Continue reading 5 Days in Seattle {Where to Eat}
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