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Rapunzel Inspired Look

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I remember first seeing Tangled in the theater. It was November 2010 and my hubby and I were still just newlyweds. He knew how much I loved Disney movies and how excited I was to see this one. I remember watching it and feeling just like a little kid. The music, the colors, the storyline, all had me completely enraptured. The scene with the lanterns and the Song, "I See the Light" literally took my breath away. And don't even get me started on the part where Flynn cuts off all Rapnzel's hair to save her. Tears. But if you know me, that's not all that surprising. When I started this "Disney Cottage Core" journey I knew immediately that for my "Rapunzel inspired look," I wanted to go to the local lavender fields to shoot since that color is just perfect for her. I called up Young Living Fields and asked when the best time of year would be and what I needed to do to get permission to do a photoshoot there. They said to call back the begi...

Last Minute Disneybound Costume Ideas from Amazon

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Hey Mama. I see you scrambling to put together that Halloween costume for your kid who keeps changing their mind every other day. Girl, I see you focusing on your school work and not having the time to find a fun outfit that makes you feel fantastic for the party you were invited to. I see you gals making treats or decorating your house to make it spooky and nostalgic like when you were growing up. Maybe you aren't that into Halloween, maybe you are. Maybe you started celebrating in September or maybe you realized Halloween is next week, chances are, it still snuck up on you like a ghost in a haunted house. But I got you, girl. I have rounded up 5 last minute AMAZON Disneybound outfits for your Halloween Costume. And get this... They are ALL PRIME. (Aka, order now and it'll get to you just in time.) 🎉 I personally styled these outfits with the idea in mind, that you'll be able to wear each piece again and again, whether all together, or separately. Because why buy so...

How to DisneyBound like a Pro

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Is it that time of year where you're looking for an awesome costume for all the prestigious Halloween parties you've been invited to? Or maybe you're planning a trip to The Happiest Place on Earth and want to make your trip EVEN MORE MAGICAL? You may have heard the term "DisneyBounding" but aren't quite sure what that means. You want to dress up, but dont want to wear a cheap or uncomfortable costume. Maybe you have a small budget and dont want to spend a ton of money. Maybe you have a really cool husband and he's given you a HUGE budget for costumes. Whatever your situation, DisneyBound is the answer. Disneybounding is a really fun way to dress up as your favorite Disney characters without having to wear a cheap or uncomfortable costume. What I really love about it is that you can be as extravagant and obvious as you want, or you can go super subtle so only you know how magical your outfit really is. A couple things that I LOVE about DisneyBounding is th...

DIY Watercolor Bubble Art

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  DIY Watercolor Bubble Art! Check out the above video to see my Studio 5   segment where we got messy with this super fun watercolor bubble art! Not only was it a fun activity for the kiddos (who am I kidding, even I had fun!) but it also makes some really fun artwork for the toy room! A few things you'll need:  (This post contains affiliate links which means, as an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from qualifying purchases, at no cost to you! Win win!)   1. WATERCOLOR Paint (HAS TO BE Watercolor paint like this:)  Get your Watercolor Paint here . 2. Water Bottles You know what those look like. ;)  3. Duct Tape  I got mine here .  4. Mesh Fruit Bag 5. Canvas or Watercolor Paper I like this size here .    Watch the video so see how easy it is to do this super fun project and let me know how it goes!  Some of the links one this website are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I...

It's a Unicorn Party!

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It may sound uniCORN-Y, but I sure love this little girl!  Not too long ago, this little sweetheart made me a mama and here we are five years later, (FIVE YEARS!?) celebrating with the most epic Unicorn Party I've ever seen. Below all these darling photos by Addie with Utah Alternative Photography , I included some tips/tricks and ideas so you can throw your own magical unicorn party.  TIPS/TRICKS/INSPIRATION for Your Own Unicorn Party: Food: -We requested pastel colored dough from our local bakery and made simple bread sticks, Pizza Factory style. (Wrapped around a stick/dowel from Hobby Lobby.) Roll it out, cut in strips, wrapped around stick, bake, brush on butter and salt to taste. Can you say, "Easy?" -Rainbow Salsa from Gimme Some Oven . (Delicious! TRY IT NOW!)  -Rainbow Unicorn (Fruit) Dip from Chocolate Covered Katie.   -My mom made the cake and it totally reminds me of the cake on Sleeping Beauty before the three fairies use their magic. ...

How to Host a Pie Fight Party

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Who is ready to step up their Pie Day game?! But really... Why limit the fun to just one day in March? For my wonderful Dad's birthday this year, we threw him a surprise party... but not just any surprise party, we decided to show our love for him by a good old fashioned PIE FIGHT!  (He's such a good sport!) If you know us, we love getting messy and this was a perfect way to laugh and enjoy one another as well as celebrate someone we love dearly.  We had a blast and now I want to share the process with you so you can have a shindig of your own!  How to Host a PIE FIGHT Party! Supplies:  A ton, and I mean A TON of pudding mix Milk Whipped Cream Sprinkles Maraschino Cherries Pie tins Ponchos (optional) Warm washcloths Water hose Table cloths Tips and Tricks The warmer the weather, the better. Because OBVIOUSLY you should do this outside. We got super lucky as you never know if it's going to rain, snow or be sunny in Utah this time...