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Holiday Traditions Start at Santa HQ

Holiday Traditions Start at Santa HQ

When the holidays roll around, there’s one thing that officially kicks off the holiday season for me and that’s our yearly visit  with Santa.  It’s not officially the holidays for me until I get that annual picture. I love displaying them on the mantle as party of my holiday decor and looking back each year at the kids and how much they’ve grown. It’s a timeless tradition for me and one that I absolutely adore. I always try to go the minute Santa sets up shop at the. Santa HQ Freehold Mall. This year we got there a little later than usual but now that I have it, the holidays can officially begin!     [Read more…] about Holiday Traditions Start at Santa HQ

Travel Gift Ideas for the Disney Fan

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Shopping for a Disney fan this holiday season? Look no further than these Travel Gift Ideas for the Disney fan!

Travel Gift Ideas for the Disney Fan

Whether you’re planning your first or fifth Disney trip or shopping for someone who loves Disney, these travel gift ideas for the Disney fan will make it easy for your to find the perfect gifts for a Disney trip this holiday season.  [Read more…] about Travel Gift Ideas for the Disney Fan

The Ultimate Fortnite Gift Guide – Must Have Gifts for the Fortnite Fan

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The Ultimate Fortnite Gift Guide

If you’re one of the millions of moms or dads left scratching your head at your kid’s Fortnite obsession, I’ve put together the ultimate list of must have gifts for the Fortnite fan! Whether you’re shopping for your kids, relatives or even yourself, there’s bound to be something for every Fornite fan on this list helping you find the perfect Fortnite gift!  [Read more…] about The Ultimate Fortnite Gift Guide – Must Have Gifts for the Fortnite Fan

A Behind the Scenes Look at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®

Have you ever wanted a behind the scenes look at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®? Here’s your chance!

National Dog Show Presented by Purina

When I think of Thanksgiving my thoughts immediately go to food. Once I get all the tasty dishes out of my head I start look forward to watching two of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions on TV, the Thanksgiving Day Parade and The National Dog Show presented by Purina®. I mean, what’s not to love about watching all those adorable dogs on tv. This year though, I did something even better! I had a chance to attend The National Dog Show in person thanks to Purina! When they invited us out, I immediately said yes. Being able to get a behind the scenes look at the dog show, seeing these beautiful dogs in person and hearing what special part of the family these dogs are to their owners was just priceless. [Read more…] about A Behind the Scenes Look at The National Dog Show Presented by Purina®

Simple Ways for Women to Protect Their Retirement

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Simple Ways for Women to Protect Their Retirement

Recently, I headed up to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Despite living in New Jersey my entire life, I’ve never been there before. Right next to the Prudential Center is a courtyard called Champions Plaza where Prudential and the Alliance for Lifetime Income hosted an event during Oktoberfest. I had a chance to be a part of the action, talk more with the Prudential team and learn more about what I can do as a woman to take steps now to protect my retirement.   [Read more…] about Simple Ways for Women to Protect Their Retirement

5 Tips to Keep Your Cat Active, Healthy and Happy

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5 Ways to Keep Your Cat Active, Healthy and Happy

Becoming a pet owner again earlier this year has been such a life changing experience. It’s been 14 years since I had a pet, and these two cats are the first pets both of my kids have had. They were a wonderful addition to our family and they brought an unsurpassed amount of joy to our family in a short amount of time. They’re like little furry family members and keeping them healthy and active is a priority just like it is for the rest of the family. [Read more…] about 5 Tips to Keep Your Cat Active, Healthy and Happy

  • Have you ever given a trip as a holiday gift? I’m big on gifting the kids experiences and trips over too many toys. One trip, they’re asking for (and who am I kidding. I’M ASKING FOR) is a trip to Disney! 🎄 Now Disney has made it even easier to gift the trip of a lifetime with GiveDisneyWorldMagic.com 🎄 You can gift a trip, park tickets, gift ideas and so much more. Check out my latest post (click the link in my bio) to learn more about it and enter an AMAZING DISNEY GIVEAWAY! 🎄 • • • • • • #disney #flurryoffun #verymerry #disneyhosted #disneyworld #disneygiveaway #disneygiveaways #givedisneyworldmagic #disneysmmc #anewdawnntravels #disneyworld #mickeymouse #mvmcp #disneylife #disneyphotography #travel #traveltuesday #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneyside #disneymom
  • #ad I love to bake and create in the kitchen. Especially during the holidays. Growing up, I remember my mom and aunts always being in the kitchen whipping up something delicious at every party and family get together. Now it’s my turn. I’m the one in the kitchen whipping up delicious treats while my kids are running in to help or help sample the desserts. One treat I look forward to this time of year is a delicious glass of Coquito. If you’ve never had it or heard of it, it’s a Puerto Rican Coconut Nog. Think of it like an eggnog type drink without eggs and made with coconut and NESTLÉ® LA LECHERA® Sweetened Condensed Milk instead). It’s delicious but with the addition of rum, it’s not something the littles can enjoy. So I make it without the rum so everyone can enjoy it. But I also love to use La Lechera in other recipes, like these Spice Cupcakes with Coquito Whipped Cream. Y’all this is SO good! When I first made these, everyone devoured them in minutes. Now it’s one of my most requested holiday recipes! La Lechera is the perfect ingredient when I want to get creative in the kitchen and whip up special treats like this Coquito Whipped Cream. Truthfully, this time of year, I’m using the homemade Coquito Whipped Cream on everything! It’s amazing on a class of NESTLÉ® ABUELITA Hot Chocolate too! After a cold day, this might be my favorite way to warm up! All you need is 1 pint of heavy whipping cream, 1/2 cup of Coquito made with La Lechera Sweetened Condensed milk (grab the recipe on my blog) and 3/4 confectioners sugar. Chill your bowl in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before you start making your whipped cream. Once it’s chilled, add in whipping cream, Coquito and using the whipping attachment on your mixer, mix on high for 3-5 minutes. Once it starts to thicken, add in confectioners sugar and beat on high another 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Spoon whipped cream into a pipping bag and pipe on top of hot chocolate, cupcakes, use it to frost a cake or eat it right from a spoon! Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve! You can find everything you need, including the @lalecherausa right at your local @Walmart! • • • • • #baking #homemade #recipes
  • Who else looks forward to the annual Santa photos? For me, once we get our picture with Santa and experience HGTV’s #SantaHQ the holidays officially kick off! 🎅 Gone are the days of waiting in boring lines. Now you can book your appointment with Santa online at http://bit.ly/2yGawV8. When you arrive you an array of activities await at the HGTV Santa HQ including Elf Academy, the Naughty or Nice Meter and so much more! 🎅 My kids look forward to it every year! [ad] Learn more here: https://anewdawnn.com • • • • • • #santahq #hgtv #hgtvsantahq #santa #holiday #santaphotos #christmas #christmas2018 #holidaymemories #santaletter #picturewithsanta
  • How is your holiday shopping coming along? I’m (ad) almost done and I’m in love with these two gifts that just arrived from Amazon Handmade. I actually want to order a set for me now, they’re just so cute. This “Wanderlust” necklace and “Oh the places you’ll go” bracelet make the perfect gift for the travel lover on your shopping list. After the year I had, I’m definitely adding these two to my holiday wish list! * If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone special on your list, the handcrafted and unique gifts from Amazon Handmade are a great choice. You can find a unique gift all while supporting small businesses at the same time. * Amazon Handmade brings you everything you love about Amazon including Prime 2-day shipping to the world of handmade gifts. * Through December 31st, Amazon will have certain items on promotions for Prime Members at. 20% off! Happy Shopping!! #AmazonHandmade #IC http://goic.io/qbz4dR • • • • • • #travelgifts #wanderlust #ohtheplacesyoullgo #wander #gifts #giftsforher #holidayshopping #christmasshopping #shopsmall #handmadejewelry #handmadegifts
  • After the warm weather the last few days, I wasn’t ready for this COLD!! At least I have my new @landsend jacket to keep me warm all winter long! 🎁 Not sure what to get that hard to shop for person on your holiday list? These jackets are the PERFECT gift! 🎁 • • • • • • #landsend #mylandsend #landsendpartner #landsendkids #landsendheritagetour #fashion #fallfashion #fallfashiontrends #fashionlookbook #winter #wintercoat #holidayshopping #christmasshopping #jacket #winterjacket #winterjackets
  • #ad After a busy day, there’s nothing I want more than to sit down to a relaxing dinner with the family. The reality is that I don’t always want to cook that meal. That’s why I make sure to stock my freezer full of @michel_angelos frozen meals from @Walmart. The premium, slow crafted authentic Italian meals are made with ingredients I can pronounce and find right in my own kitchen. The homemade taste means it’s a dinner my whole family will love and less time cooking in the kitchen means I can focus on creating memories with the ones who mean the most. The authentic Italian-style recipes and kitchen-crafted meals made with wholesome, simple ingredients specially selected and cooked to bring out their full flavor. Michael Angelo's doesn't make any compromises, and they don't use artificial preservatives, flavors or colors for full, vibrant, homemade tastes in every bite. These easy, family-favorite and single-serve meals are ready in minutes. They pair perfectly with a fresh salad and some homemade garlic bread. Grab a loaf of bread, some butter and fresh garlic. Spread onto bread and place under broiler for 3-5 minutes. Find these Michael Angelo's Meals in the freezer section of Walmart and take the stress out of dinner time so you can relax and enjoy the moments that matter most. #KitchenCraftedItalian
  • Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa? This was our first time staying here and OMG I’ve been missing out all these years. Not only was this resort stunning, but the food was superb, the location on Bay Lake makes it a great spot for fishing and it’s on the Monorail. I’ve been spoiled and I don’t know how I’ll stay anywhere else when visiting Disney now! • • • • • • #disneyhosted #WDWResorts #disneysmmc #verymerry #disneyholidays #grandfloridian #anewdawnntravels #disneydream #travel #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #bahamas #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneysea #disneyside #disneymom
  • We’ve traveled to so many new and fabulous places this year but there’s just something about Disney that feels like home. I can’t think of a better place to wind down an amazing year of travel than our trip to @waltdisneyworld Disney at the holidays might just be my new favorite tradition. What’s your favorite time of year to visit Disney? • • • • • • #DisneyHolidays #VeryMerry #flurryoffun #disneyhosted #disneysmmc #anewdawnntravels #disneyworld #mickeymouse #mvmcp #disneylife #disneyphotography #travel #traveltuesday #wanderlust #wanderlusting #familytravel #traveldiaries #traveldiary #travelblogger #mytravelgram #mytripmyadventure #disneylife #disneygram #igdisney #disneyig #disneyside #disneymom