All Tangled Up

This weekend we got our Disney fix by attending a SPECIAL EVENT that The Disney Store put on. It was all about Rapunzel, because the new movie Tangled comes out on DVD today! In case you were wondering we pre-ordered our copy and got free lithographs and a bag. Whoo-Hoo!

They had stations set up all over the store, with different activities for the little ones to partake in. They each got a sun flag that would be filled up with stickers after they completed each activity. The first up was coloring a Rapunzel sheet and finding Pascal on a page.

The next area had a whole Tangled Memory Game, that each child got to play. Pick a pair of the characters from the movie, and once they made a match, or two they got another sticker. Kaia just kept picking up different cards & handing them to the worker, who played along beautifully.

The last station had the Wanted sign of Flynn Rider, where the kids got to play soft darts trying to hit him in the nose, and then they received their last sticker. (Looks like they finally got his nose right!)

When they filled their Sunshine Flag up, they then went to the last station, where they were handed a personalized Certificate (see below). The Disney Store worker stood up on a ladder announcing "Ladies and Gentleman please join me in welcoming Princess Kaia into the Royal Tangled Court..." or something of that nature. And then everyone clapped... Yay!

Let me just say how happy my daughter felt at that moment. She had such a look of pride on her face, because she completed all of her tasks and got a reward. Disney knows how to make a kid feel special. She liked it so much in fact, that she wanted to go do all of the steps again. 

And you know what... They let her! 

I'd like to thank all of the Disney Employees at the at the store in Sherman Oaks Westfield Mall.

They were very patient and kind with my daughter and all of the kids, the day was a big hit. It was a lot of fun, we're looking forward to the next one -
Minnie's Masquerade Party on 4/8 & 4/9.

If I may quote Rapunzel on behalf of my daughter, "BEST DAY EVER."

Wordless Wednesday: Close Up

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

During the week, I don't get to spend much time with my girl. As a full time working mom (in the entertainment industry) I leave early and come home late. So during the weekends I love spending my time just being with her. Sitting next to her on the couch, talking, laughing, playing. I grab my camera & try to take as many shots as possible, and for me the closer the better. Kids grow up so fast and every time I turn around, she looks a little more like a kid, and a little less like a baby. It's definitely bittersweet, but everything as a parent seems to be...

Going Green: Plant a Row for the Hungry

Today we're going GREEN in honor of the holiday!

My stepmom has always liked to garden. In the city where she lives now, he shares a space of land with some neighbors in her community. They are all a part of this campaign called Plant A Row for the Hungry. They grow their own produce in their gardens, keep some and give away the rest.

It was started to "encourage gardeners to grow a little extra and donate the produce to local soup kitchens and food pantries serving the homeless and hungry in their local communities" 

by the Garden Writer's Association.

Recently we all went as a family to tend to the garden. It was definitely a highlight for me. Spending time with one another, while giving back was a really good feeling. Not to mention the kids loved it! 

My girl served as the head of the hose aka "The Water Queen." It was three generations working together for others. I am proud of my parents for doing something so selfless. And I'm thankful to them for letting us participate. 

If you have a GREEN Thumb, or know someone who does, please let them know about this invaluable program, where they can "Harvest Hope" for the hungry.

Wordless Wednesday: Surprise

You never know what you're going to find, when you have kids.
Random things in random places...
When I found this surprise, I couldn't help but to smile.

Happy Wordless Wednesday!

I hope your week is filled with the kind of surprises that make you smile too.

The Luck 'O' The Mouse

Top of the morning to ya!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner...

Let Disney Family help to get you & your little ones in a festive type mood with these fun holiday crafts.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your favorite Disney Character - Mickey Mouse. 

Make these as gifts or decorations for your home. 

Here's a Candy Box that you can create. 

For an extra sweet treat, add chocolate gold coins or a rainbow of Skittles or M&Ms.

This Mickey Mouse with his Pot 'O' Gold would make a fun table centerpiece, or even something that an adult could put on their desk at work.

Print out this Coloring Page for your kids & pass the sheets out at school. (with the teacher's permission of'course)

Don't be caught without wearing green this Thursday. (OUCH!)

Make this Leprechaun Hat with Mickey Ears for your little Leprechaun. (My Favorite)

Make a bouquet of Shamrocks for a loved one, like a grandparent or neighbor.

Add them to flowers or a plant, it promises to bring Good Luck to anyone who receives it.