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DIY Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Purse Inspired by Disney’s Christopher Robin

If you love Winnie the Pooh, you’ll love this DIY Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Purse Inspired by Disney’s Christopher Robin!

DIY Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Purse

The moment I opened my email and saw the invite from Disney inviting me to the Christopher Robin red carpet premiere, ideas started churning in my head. What was I going to wear? What DIY projects can I whip up? What recipes can I make to keep the excitement and fun going. I immediately knew I wanted a yellow dress and I needed a purse that was not only small but cute. I couldn’t find any Winnie the Pooh themed purses for sale that I liked when it dawned on me, why not make a Winnie the Pooh hunny pot purse. I was already making a hunny pot dress for my daughter to wear when I take her to see the movie so why not just make my purse. So that’s exactly what I did. If you love Winnie the Pooh, you’ll love this DIY Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Purse!  [Read more…] about DIY Winnie the Pooh Hunny Pot Purse Inspired by Disney’s Christopher Robin

Decorate Your Stateroom Door with this Printable Disney Cruise Line Name Tag

Disney Cruise Line Printable Name Tag

We’re heading back out on our second Disney cruise in February as part of the annual Disney Social Media Moms Celebration and the excitement is really kicking in. Last year was the first year, the event was a land and sea celebration that ended with a cruise on the Disney Wonder. This year, they’re doing it again, this time on the Disney Dream. Our cruise on the Disney Wonder was beyond incredible and we were thrilled to be invited back. For my first time cruising, the bar was set VERY high. Even though I knew nothing about a Disney Cruise, I threw myself into the planning and prep. I signed to participate in a Fish Extender (more on that in a bit) and I saw a lot of people talking about how they decorate their stateroom doors with fun magnets designed to look like their favorite characters. I immediately thought, I can make these myself! So that’s what I did. I even made this printable Disney Cruise Line name tag that you can personalize for your trip!  [Read more…] about Decorate Your Stateroom Door with this Printable Disney Cruise Line Name Tag

Beauty and the Beast Printable Coloring Sheets

Enjoy these printable Beauty and the Beast coloring sheets. Just print and color.

One of the highlights from this year’s Disney Social Media Moms Conference was the 8-minute sneak peek of Disney’s live-action Beauty and the Beast. I’ve loved this movie since I was a little girl and dare I say, it’s my favorite Disney movie. From the moment I heard they were making my beloved classic into a live- action film, I knew it would be amazing. I just didn’t know how amazing it was going to be until the trailers started being released and was able to see for myself. Once we found out we were getting treated to 8 minutes of the film, I immediately got chills. All I can say, it get your tickets now and see this movie as soon as it comes out.  [Read more…] about Beauty and the Beast Printable Coloring Sheets

How to Make a DIY Disney Cruise Fish Extender

Disney DIY Fish Extender

In a few weeks, we’re headed on an adventure of a lifetime with the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. This is my third time attending the event and I’m still just as excited as if it were my first. It’s no secret that I love Disney. We’ve been going annually for the last ten years and this year is going to be even more fun since it’s our first ever cruise. We’ll be spending a few days at Disney before embarking on a 3-day cruise about the Disney Wonder. While I consider myself quite the Disney expert, a Disney cruise is completely new to me. So I figure what better way to learn everything there is know about cruising Disney style then jumping right in. Over the years, I’ve read all about fish extenders or FEs and I’m pretty excited to finally participate in my first one. Given the short amount of time before our trip, instead of ordering a fish extender, I tried my hand at making my own. I surprised myself with how easy it was to make and best of all, it cost me about $10 to make! Now I’m going to show you how to make your own DIY Disney Cruise fish extender.  [Read more…] about How to Make a DIY Disney Cruise Fish Extender

Disney’s Elena of Avalor Inspired DIY Hair Clips

Elena of Avalor Hair Clip Tutorial

Ever since the show debuted my little one has been enchanted by “Elena of Avalor” or “Nena” as she’s referred to in our house. It’s one of her favorite shows to watch and as soon as she sees Elena on tv, in a store or anywhere she’ll call out Nena and it’s adorable to watch.  When we first heard that the Disney Channel was creating a Latina princess, I eagerly counted down the days until the shows release so we could welcome the newest princess into our home. The show did not disappoint and Elena has quickly become a staple in our house. I love that Elena incorporates the traditions, customs and even foods of Latin and Hispanic cultures. These are all things that Evie sees and hears in our own home everyday or when she visits her Abuela. When Disney sent us a copy of the newest DVD release, “Elena of Avalor: Ready to Rule”, I knew I wanted to create something special for her.  [Read more…] about Disney’s Elena of Avalor Inspired DIY Hair Clips

Finding Dory Inspired Hair Bow Tutorial

Finding Dory Hair Bow

One of the first Disney movies we introduced my son to was Finding Nemo. Over the years, I’ve lost count the amount of times we’ve watched that movie together as a family. It will always be one of our favorite movies so you can imagine how excited I was for the release Finding Dory. We didn’t make it out to the theater too see it since my little was not quite there ago wise to actually sit through a movie. Instead I’ve been counting down to the release on Blu-ray so I can introduce her to our favorite underwater friends. We did our homework and watched Finding Nemo to introduce her to the characters and I even made her this adorable Finding Dory inspired tutu earlier this year. Well our wait is finally over.  My friends at Disney sent us a copy of the movie last week and we’ve already watched it four times. It’s. That. Good.  [Read more…] about Finding Dory Inspired Hair Bow Tutorial

  • ***GIVEAWAY*** Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not. -Dr. Suess * #ad Have you ever had a trip that’s changed your life for the better? For me, that was my cruise to #Alaska last year. Ever since that trip, I’ve made it a priority to cut back on our plastic consumption. Seeing animals that are threatened by the amount of plastic in our oceans made me want to do my part each and every day to help protect them. * That quote inspired me to do my part and we’ve cut out plastic bags, straws, shopping bags and even water bottles thanks to the addition of a @PrimoWater Dispenser in our home. I shared a whole list of EASY ways you can cut back on the amount of plastic your family consumes in my latest blog post (just click the link in my profile to check it out) * I’m even giving away a Primo Water Dispenser to celebrate #EarthDay! Entering is easy. Just - Follow @primowater and @anewdawnn - Tag a friend or 3 (one per comment) who would love to win - Leave a comment and tell me WHY you want to win That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. • • • • • • #earthday2019 #primowater #earthdayeveryday #drinkmorewater #giveaway #giveaways #giveawaytime #giveawaycontest #contest #entertowin #waterdispenser #reuseable #recycle
  • Oh Friday......take me away. Who else is dreaming of a 🏝 tropical island getaway? • • • • • • #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #disneydreamcruise #disneydream #disneydreaming #nowmorethanever #disneysmc #disneyfamilia #disney #disneylife #takemeaway #familytravel #traveldiary
  • ***GIVEAWAY POST **** Now that the weather is finally warming up all we want to do is be outside exploring! #ad The kids are really into hiking right now and one of our favorite things to do is explore some of the great parks we have right here in New Jersey. So we’re heading out exploring the #GardenState with our @mifold. This compact and portable booster seat for kids ages 4 and up, is perfect for traveling on road trips or even by air! When not in use, the #mifold is small enough to fit right in your purse or backpack • mifold is meant for kids ages 4 and up who weigh 40 lbs and are 40 inches tall. You can find mifold on Amazon and in-store at @Target and @Walmart. • mifold has a fun contest going on right now! Post a photo showing where you would go with your mifold and use the hashtag #mifoldgotmehere and you could win a gift card to put towards your next adventure! Visit www.mifold.com/contest to learn more. • Want to try a mifold on your next adventure? Well you’re in luck! I’m giving one away to a lucky fan! To enter just follow these steps: 1. Follow @mifold and @anewdawnn 2. Leave a comment telling me where you would go on an adventure with mifold 3. Tag 3 friends (one per comment) who would love to win one That’s it! I’ll pick a winner on 4/30! Good luck! OFFICIAL RULES: Giveaway ends on 4/30 at 11:59 pm EST. Winner will be picked at random (account will be verified for rule following and must be public). Winner must respond to DM within 24 hours to claim prize. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. By entering, entrants confirm that they are 18+ years old, are a resident of the United States, release Instagram of responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. Prize shipment sole responsibility of brand.
  • Spending a little more on high quality, every day essentials is something I can totally get behind. Especially for necessities like bath tissue. @KhiLuxury bath tissue has a cloth-like softness, is practically lint free and feels so luxurious compared to other brands. But my favorite part? The 100% plastic free packing. We’re drastically cutting back on the amount of plastic that we use and consume and this is just another way to continue that lifestyle. Plus the cute box coordinates with my new bathroom and looks perfect displayed right on my latest DIY project, these. bathroom shelves! #khiluxury #ad • • • • • • bathroomgoals #bathroomremodel #bathroommakeover #bathroomdecor #bathroomdesign #luxury #bathtissue #DIY #DIYShelves #industrialpipedecor #industrialpipeshelves #industrialpipe #njblogger #nj #powderroom #halfbath #powderroomdesign #plasticfree #diyprojects
  • Spring Break is finally here and believe it or not it kinda snuck up on me. #ad While we may be staying home this year we’re still out enjoying lots of local fun like visiting @chuckecheeses! • With the All You Can Play deal we can literally play ALL day for only $10! Combine that with the More Cheese Rewards program and you’re left for good old fashioned fun that won’t break the bank! • Learn more in my latest post on the blog. Just click the link in my profile to check it out! • • • • • #chuckecheese #springbreak #springbreakfun #letthembelittle #funthingstodo
  • Have you ever been to a theme park full of construction vehicles? At @diggerlandusa, the New Jersey Construction Adventure Park you can! • This picture pretty much sums up any ride experience we all do. I’m holding on for dear life screaming from fear, Evie having the time of her life and Ryan with a look of “I’m not impressed” 😂😂 • Seriously though it was so much fun and the kids really did have a blast! This was just out 6th time riding it in a row!! • Check out www.diggerlandusa.com for tickets and info on a whole slew of fun activities for April! • #ad #diggerlandusa #diggerland #newjersey #visitnj #funthingstodo #nj #berlinnj #themeparks
  • Do you have any big plans for Spring Break? It’s almost here for us and has me thinking back to our epic cruise to #Alaska with @disneycruiseline. It was such an amazing cruise and one that we will totally be doing again one day! • It also had me thinking about all the Spring Break fun to come for my family and so many others! • I’m sharing my latest post on the Life 360 blog - A Parent’s Guide To Spring Break Survival and I hope you check it out! Just click the link in my profile to read it! • • • • • #life360 #ad #travel #familytravel #springbreak #alaska #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #nowmorethanever #cruiselife #donaldduck
  • Last week I loaded the kids in the car for a trip to iFly in King of Prussia to try out the indoor skydiving experience! SCROLL THROUGH TO SEE ALL THE PICS! • It was our first time here and we LOVED it! We can’t wait to go back! We all took turns, even Evie! • The entire iFLY experience lasts about an hour and a half to two hours and is equivalent to 1.5 skydives! • There’s even a virtual reality experience based on How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. For this one, you wear a virtual reality helmet and fly with your favorite dragons right from the movie. • Overall it was an AMAZING experience and I can’t wait to do it again! • Have you been indoor skydiving at iFLY before? • • • • • #ad #ifly #iflyindoorskydiving #skydiving #skydive #kop #kingofprussia #familyfun #virtualreality