Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House & Kidani Village

We’ve chosen Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge for our Disney vacation stay more times than I can count. I know it is a little further to the theme parks, but it is a truly unique accommodation unlike anywhere most people have ever stayed. There are two distinct locations at the resort – Jambo House and Kidani… Read More

Run For The Roses {Kentucky Derby Dinner Celebration}

Our Saturday went Coronation by morning and Derby by evening. It was quite a festive day! After rave reviews from my boys last year, I once again created a Kentucky Derby Dinner at home. I could only find spray roses in my last minute hunt, but they were the only decor item I needed to… Read More

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo {Burrito Bowls and Tres Leches Cake}

I’ve SO been looking to this week’s celebrations – May the Fourth, Cinco, Coronation, Derby Day. This is my jam, y’all! For today’s festivities, I set up our own cinco celebration for an early dinner. (Three of us are headed to see Guardians of the Galaxy and John has SAT tomorrow so an early night… Read More

May The Fourth Be With You {Star Wars Day Dinner}

May the Fourth has been one of our favorite days of the year for an “at home” celebration for as long as I can remember! We’ve done all sorts of snacks, treats and dinners over the years. And, it kicks off a string of days this week where I have FUN dinners on the menu!… Read More

Take the Trip. Always Take the Trip. <3

A photo from Whit’s baptism popped up in my memories yesterday and moved me to tears. We only get them in our homes to nurture, love and grow for such a short time in the tapestry of life. So far, I’ve raised them without regret. I’ve tried to make sure they wake up every single… Read More

Jiko – A Cooking Place at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

Jiko – A Cooking Place is one of my family’s favorite signature restaurants at Disney World and we were thrilled to dine in over spring break. It was one of the last to reopen and boy did we miss it! Then, just a couple of weeks after enjoying Jiko with my family, I was treated… Read More