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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...

https://youtu.be/UPWMKLENGz8 Shop this dress here: Hello Whimzy Shop Got a trip to the Happiest Place and Earth and want to make it even MORE magical? Or are you like me and only make it to the parks maybe once every two years and just NEEEEEED a little "Whimzy in your Wardrobe"? In case you're new here, I LOVE designing and styling Disneybound attire. One of my biggest goals when styling Disneybound outfits, it to be able to use my apparel in more than one outfit. And you guys- this dress is at LEAST- FOUR DISNEYBOUNDS in ONE DRESS!!! AND. I. AM. THRILLED! I mean- DID YOU SEE Cinderella, Alice, Belle and Wendy!? Can you say "DREAMY"? Just think how many more you could pull off with this dress with a few tweaks here and there? A certain Snow Queen perhaps? Maybe a mermaid when she gets her land legs? You could even branch out a bit and try out a certain gal from Kansas. (Just add some ruby red slippers!) What about a Blue Fairy who makes a little puppets dream...

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...

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...

We've survived our first month with four babies and it's been a dream! Going from 3 to 4 kids has definitely been the easiest transition so far. Thank goodness! I've been super excited to get photos of all my babies together but tend to stress about coordinating outfits. (Silly, I know. You just never know when you'll get the perfect photo to frame for your house, right?!)  Here's a few things I've learned about looking our best for portraits! How to Coordinate Outfits for Family Photos   Don't Wear the Same Thing You want to coordinate not match exactly. Sure, it'd be so much easier to all get the same tshirt for everyone to wear, but it definitely wont look as good as it could.    2. Consider Textures I absolutely love textures and these can be pretty easy to incorporate into your outfits through a scarf or a hat or sweater. If someone is wearing a sleek and slim dress, put someone else in a chunky sweater   3. Don't Forget Patterns Pattern mi...

This pregnancy has been really hard on me physically and emotionally. I didn't get sick much with my other three and overall I had really easy pregnancies. This time, however, I was already drained plus adding on the pounds, the queasiness, the breaking out... Not to mention I freakin MISS my long hair and dont particularly feel like myself with this short "do." All this combined really has taken it's toll on me and I became depressed.  It's hard to know how to change your attitude when you have no idea if it's hormones, (it is) or morning sickness (or all day sickness) or anything pregnancy related. How do you know if you need to go easy on yourself- or if there are things you need to force yourself to do to feel normal again? Aka- fake it until you make it.  These were questions I was asking myself daily. During the first trimester I took the 'take it easy' approach. I hardly had enough energy to get out of bed, let alone do things I enjoyed doing. B...

  Hello Whimzies! It's been a minute... or a few. I wont lie, this pregnancy has been a kick in the pants, but all is well and I have something exciting up my sleeves... Not sure when I can announce it yet... but my goal is sooooon! In the mean time, I want to share what I've been doing to prepare for this baby's fall arrival. Yes, yes... This is my FOURTH baby and I am embarrassed to say it has taken me this long to take a class for nursing! We all know there's soooo many benefits of breastfeeding and each of my babies was a totally different experience. So with this "knowledge" I figured it wont hurt to take a class as a refresher as to what this go around might be like, or to prepare me for something totally new. Either way, it feels good to be prepared!  So let me tell you a little bit about this class! Breastfeeding with Confidence Course  Number one: You will feel PAMPERED.  I cannot tell you guys how much I needed this day to feel like a person agai...