UPDATED 2025 REVIEW HERE We have loved our stays at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge so much that we’ve chosen it as our home away from home countless times over the years! My most recent stay was on the Old Faithful Club level this spring. I figure it is time for an updated review! Wilderness Lodge is also home… Read More
Hot dogs in puff pastry feels like a reimagined old favorite – pigs in a blanket. This is an Ina Garten recipe, and I love that she has it included in her newest cookbook: Go to Dinners. Quick and easy enough for a school night, you can prep the rolls a few hours ahead and… Read More
I am beyond excited to report that I’ll be embarking on my first adult-exclusive trip with Adventures by Disney to Scotland at the end of the month! I thought I’d share the box that all adventurers receive before their trip today. Here’s a little video explaining what’s inside! I hope you’ll follow along on this… Read More
Gosh, it’s been a year since I’ve done a podcast update. I’ve primarily been keeping up with my usuals. You can see all the details on this thread. Both of these captured my attention and I found myself wanting to listen any time I had even two minutes free. Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica… Read More
I’ve mostly been sticking to my 12 Books in 12 Months list, but I flew threw my last one and had time for one in my usual genre – Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight. It has all the hallmarks of a good book for me – crime, suspense, relationship drama, twists and turns. Parts of… Read More
Just before school started, I was thrilled to lead the charge in decorating for the Inaugural Raider Ball to benefit John’s school’s football program! The fact that I don’t have a player made it even more special and flattering that they asked me to help. A tremendous amount of work and planning went into the… Read More
UPDATED REVIEW SEPTEMBER 2025 Steakhouse 71 in conjunction with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Named for the year the Contemporary Resort first opened, Steakhouse 71 harkens back to the design style of the 1970s, reimagined in a contemporary, comfortable and sleek way. You’ll even notice some Florida flair—such as Orange… Read More