Disney’s Island in the Bahamas: Castaway Cay

If you missed my first Disney Dream post, you can find it here. There I talk about embarking on Disney's newest cruise ship. On Thursday morning we docked at Castaway Cay, Disney's own private island in the Bahamas. Here's the view we saw when we woke up and stepped out on our verandah. We couldn't…

Ski Deals in Park City, Utah

Although I have lived in the North Carolina mountains for a spell, I've never been skiing. And just yesterday when I was in Chicago I went into Eddie Bauer on Michigan Avenue and saw all their ski outfits and accessories and thought how much fun it probably is to ski. One of these days I'm…

Printable Pumpkin Carving Stencils

If you're like me you do everything at the last minute. Have I bought a pumpkin, yet? No. Does that give me angst? A little. How do I plan on carving my pumpkin? With stencils!! Even though I haven't bought a pumpkin yet I have done my due diligence to find stencils to make a…

Holiday Baking and Bundt Cakes

I rarely bake. No. I take that back. I NEVER bake. Bakegoods to me is whatever I pick up from Starbucks and honestly that has got to cease because Starbucks is expensive! Now that the weather is getting nippy and the leaves are colorfully littering the streets, I finally feel the holidays coming. This Thanksgiving…

Imparting Art

I am a huge proponent of teaching children art and art appreciation. I believe children should not only experiment with art in its various forms, but also be reared in art museums and galleries from a young age. I've always believed art helps people grow intellectually and be more attuned to their creativity and intuition.…

Shopping On a Budget at Whole Foods? Yes, It Can Be Done

One of the reasons I don't shop at health food stores exclusively such as Whole Foods and our local store, Earth Fare, is because of the huge cost of organic and non-conventional foods. Sure, you know when you shop at Whole Foods you are going to buy much better food for your family, but at…

Tips to Prevent Foreclosure Fraud

I know how important it is to know your rights about your mortgage loan and whether a company is trying to defraud you out of your mortgage, even if it is close to foreclosure. A dear member of my family, even when we warned him to be careful when dealing with "foreclosure counselors" who offered…

New Study Examines Moms By Race

I along with other prominent mom bloggers from Mom in the City, Mel, A Dramatic Mommy and Integrated Mother partnered with BSM Media to look at mothers by race. The findings: Although mothers are largely the same no matter race, there are still marked differences between us.  Main findings: African American moms are more likely…

Adventures By Disney: Eight New Amazing Family Destinations

I had absolutely no idea that families can travel all over the world through Adventures by Disney. In 2009 Disney will be adding eight thrilling new destinations bringing their total to 23 itineraries around the world. The 2009 new destinations are: Alpine Magic -- Italy and Switzerland, Zermatt, and Lake Lucerne Beantown & The Big…

The PBS KIDS Summer Road Trip to Health

This summer, PBS KIDS and PBS KIDS GO! invite children on a virtual road trip with a destination all about being engaged and healthy. Beginning June 2nd, kids can fuel their minds and bodies with health-themed episodes and online activities learning how their favorite character role models in ten different series live healthy and smart.…