Disney on Ice Presents Dream Big Comes to Fort Wayne

Mark your calendars for Disney on Ice Dream Big coming to Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on February 27- March 1, 2020.  There will be seven show times available to see your favorite Disney characters.  For anyone that has seen a Disney performance before knows that these shows are truly magical.  Disney does it right!

Join the wayfinder Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney•Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Dia de los Muertos to the ice. Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.

High-flying jumps, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends make Disney On Ice presents Dream Big an experience your family will never forget!

Get ready to relive some of your favorite moments from your best-loved Disney movies.  However before you and your family head out to Disney on Ice, there are a few things you will want to know.

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Valentine’s Day Candy Charcuterie Board

Charcuterie boards are all the rage lately and can be made for just about any occasion that you can dream up.  A Valentine’s Day charcuterie board is super easy to make and great for the whole family.  We made up a board with all our boys’ favorite treats and sweets for them to enjoy after school on Valentine’s Day.  There was so much that we shared with family and friends too.  This would be great to take to a party or galentine’s event.

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Valentine’s Day Decorating Ideas for Your Home

As Valentine’s Day draws near give your home some romantic touches.  For me, I never really celebrated this holiday much until I had kids.  After all the fun of Christmas, Valentine’s Day just felt empty like it needed something.  Plus I needed a way to chase away the winter blues.  Decorating with love of reds, pinks, and fresh flowers definitely did the trick.

I tend to lean toward more of a farmhouse style in my decor.  Although I must admit, it was harder to find items for this holiday than others.  So I searched more handmade options from sites like Etsy or from unique local stores.

Here are a few inspirational photos of areas around our home.

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5 Senses Gift Ideas For Him That He Will Love

Surprise your special someone with a gift that will ignite his 5 senses.  It could be for Valentine’s Day, birthday, or even an anniversary.  The idea is to give them a gift that appeals to their five senses of smell, sight, sound, touch, and taste.  Your significant other will appreciate the extra effort you took to spoil them.

So you like the idea but unsure where to start?  I am sharing some of my favorite gift ideas in every category to help you decide on the perfect combination.

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Homemade Kinetic Sand Valentines

If you are looking for a non-candy alternative Valentines for your kids to take to school then look no further.  Kinetic sand is the perfect sensory and creative play activity for toddlers and young kids.  It mimics the look and feel of wet sand without drying out.  Plus it can be molded into any shape.  Kinetic sand is super easy to make and guaranteed to be a hit with all their friends and classmates.

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Summer Camps in Fort Wayne 2020

It is hard to believe that Summer is right around the corner.  With the groundhog not seeing his shadow and all the warmer temperatures lately, our family is excited to get outside again soon.  Every year at this time, we start signing up for summer camps and activities.  Believe it or not most places start opening their registration right now in February.  

Fort Wayne has no shortage of summer camp opportunities and your kids could enjoy their summer even more with all these fun experiences.  Does your child like sports, arts & crafts, or other themed camping?  Whatever their preference is, I have a list of some of the available camps in the area for you all to pick from.

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12 Self Care Tips For Busy Moms That Will Change Your Life

It is no secret that being a mom is hard work.  Probably the hardest work that you will ever do and you never clock in or clock out of this one.  Nothing quite prepares you for the role like jumping in head first.  We strive every day to do our very best but no one can be supermom.  Yes, definitely not even me.  We strive for perfection but are hard on our selves when we fall short.  I am hear you tell you that no one is perfect.  

Raise your hand if you have ever put your child’s needs before your own?  Of course, we all have.  Like you, I would do anything for my boys.  The problem lies when we only put ourselves last time and time again.  When I became a new mom, I wish that someone would of gave me the same advice as I am giving you now.  Put yourself on the to do list and make it a habit!

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6 Easy Ways to Transition to Winter Decor After Christmas

It’s the New Year and for most people, it means that it is time to take down the Christmas decorations.  We usually wait until New Year’s Day or the first weekend after to start.  Every year, I get the same feeling when I take it all down.  The feeling of the winter blues creeping in.  The house is bare and the celebrations have all ended.  However last year I left up a few white wintery decorations and this year I went all in with the cozy winter white decorations.  Just makes you want to snuggle up by the fire.

I am sharing 6 simple tips to transition your home from Christmas to winter cozy.  Honestly, you probably have most of these items left over from your Christmas decorations.  So head back to your storage bins to collect them after you read below.

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DIY Christmas Movie Marathon Slumber Tent Party

It’s Christmas time and what is more magical than sleeping by the light of the Christmas Tree.  Combine this with a cozy tent and a Christmas movie marathon equals memories that they won’t soon forget.  The holiday season seems to fly by so quickly with all the events and family parties that it is nice to slow down.  So pick your favorite Christmas movies and get ready to snuggle up.  Scroll to see how this cozy Christmas wonderland was brought to life.

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Glow In The Dark New Year’s Eve Countdown Party

Any kid would love to stay up and welcome the New Year with a glow in the dark party!  You might even be considered the cool mom.  It’s the perfect party theme for passing the time until the ball drops.  We incorporated hourly activities to keep the boys entertained.  It worked out great because we all made it until midnight and had a blast doing it.

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