Looking ahead, our financial future is looking pretty bright. Setting goals and sticking to them makes moments like this one in Disneyland Paris possible. PHOTO CREDIT: Silvy Maatman — Looking ahead, our financial future is looking pretty bright. Setting goals and sticking to them makes moments like this one in Disneyland Paris possible. *PHOTO CREDIT:* *Silvy Maatman*

Planning for our "Happily Ever After" with The Financial Gym (Part 2): 5 Ways We Improved Our Financial Fitness

July 23, 2019

Earlier this year we signed up with The Financial Gym to help improve our finances as a couple. (If you haven’t already, make sure to read PART ONE of this article.) It’s been a little nutty for us schedule wise, but we finally sat down to schedule our Quarterly Review with our trainer Victoria. It was time to see how working the plan has paid off (see what we did there?) and how we are doing with our life goals. Read on to see how we did, and for the top 5 ways the Financial Gym helped us improve our finances in the last several months…

The iconic opening act in full fur and feather glory.

The Lion King (2019) Live Action Review: Is Disney's Remake Worthy of Pride Rock?

July 14, 2019

2019 has certainly been the year for Disney to make 90’s kids excited! In Disney’s latest live action, the animals of 1994 The Lion King are brought to life. This classic was a favorite for both of us growing up, so needless to say we have been pretty excited for this one. This week we were invited to an advanced screening of the film, but unfortunately Andrew couldn’t attend due to a work conflict. Julie decided to still go check it out anyway (sorry Andrew!). How does this reinvented version compare to the iconic film of our childhood? Read on to see what she thought…

Seeing a Concert at House of Blues Orlando in Disney Springs: Our Venue Review!

June 25, 2019

So in the middle of our crazy move we decided to add on one more activity that we couldn’t resist. Andrew noticed one of our favorite bands would be in Orlando the same weekend we would be moving to the area. The venue they were playing at? House of Blues in Disney Springs. We had always seen House of Blues at the West end of the shopping district, but neither of us had actually been over to check it out. This sounded like the perfect opportunity to see what this intimate venue was all about. Read on to hear about our fun night out…

Following Our Dreams: Moving to Orlando & Our New Castle Near Disney!

June 21, 2019

Hi friends! Sorry we have been a bit M.I.A., the last several weeks have certainly been a whirlwind. It has been quite the adventure to sell a house in one state, find a new home in another, then pack up everything (including three cats!) to travel almost 1,000 miles. But even with the craziness we have been super excited to move to our new “castle” so close to the Mouse. It has always been a dream to “one day” leave the area and try somewhere new. When the opportunity came to head to Orlando we thought that sounded pretty perfect for us. So while change can be scary and stressful we know this new adventure will strenghten us and bring up all sorts of new opportunities in the future…

Julie and Andrew Next Chapter of life. — PHOTO CREDIT: Ryan Hartford/Ecliptic Media Photography

BIG NEWS: Announcing the Next Chapter in Our Fairytale - We're Moving to Orlando!

May 28, 2019

Well friends we have been keeping a BIG SECRET! It is time for us to embark on the next chapter in our happily ever after story. Read on to find out what our news is to share…

"Disney's Aladdin Cocktail Recipe: Magical 3 Wishes Genie-tini (Color-Changing!)"

May 24, 2019

(This recipe is in partnership with Stirrings drink mixers. All thoughts are our own.)

Growing up in the 90’s we both tend to be fans of the Disney movies of that time. One of our top favorites is Aladdin and we are so excited that the live action version hits theaters today! To celebrate the release of the new film, some Disney blogger friends have come together to create and share some delicious Aladdin themed recipes. From Middle Eastern dishes to character themed desserts there are many fun items to try. See the bottom of this article to see more recipe links. We have concocted a magical color-changing cocktail, created with delicious ingredients from our post sponsor Stirrings.

Disney Style at Home: A Mini Tour of Our Magical Disney Decor!

May 13, 2019

It is time for another Disney Friends Blog Hop! The theme for this month is “Disney at Home”. We wanted to share with you some of our Disney Decor at home. We strive to strike a balance of sprinkling in some magic without being too crazy. So come along on our tour and get a peek into our home with some Disney touches. And once you read our article you can continue on to check out more blogs with some other great Disney home themed articles this month. (See bottom of article for more details.)

Disney Recipe: Bake Authentic Grand Floridian Tea Scones at Home!

April 22, 2019

Last week we wrote about one of our favorite experiences: Afternoon Tea at the Garden View Tea Room at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. And that put us in the mood for one of the treats that you are served there: freshly baked scones. When we came across a recipe from the Grand Floridian kitchen in the cook book Chef Mickey: Treasures from the Vault and Delicious New Favorites we knew we had to try it out at home. Read on for more details on making these traditional British tea snacks. (The full recipe is at the bottom of the article.)

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