The most magical place on earth does not come without stress. We just came back from a trip to Disney in October and I slowly realized that we had to go about navigating our trips a little differently. While neither of my boys have been diagnosed with anxiety by a doctor, they do have anxious tendencies. Going into that situation completely unprepared can make for a stressful situation for both parent and child. If you are planning a trip to the parks, here is some useful information on how to handle anxiety at Disney World.
You probably already know this but my family LOVES the waterpark. My children think they can swim (should probably enroll them in some lessons) and they take any opportunity they can to get in the waterpark. When it comes to birthdays, we haven’t done a party since RJ turned 2. We love to travel and my kids love new experiences. They honestly are happy just being in a hotel but we try to give them experiences that will create tons of memories. So when the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark opened up earlier this year, we knew we had to get there. And let me tell you, birthdays are an absolutely amazing time to do it! Here is why you should consider spending your birthday at The Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark.
It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! You guys loved my roundup of Halloween snacks and lets face it, Christmas is prime baking season. So I worked hard to compile an even bigger list of nearly 100 Christmas treats that were worth a try. From Christmas cookies, to reindeer treats, these snacks are easy to make and super cute! I cannot wait to get my bake on for the holidays. And I love that there are ideas here that even my boys (2 and 5) can help create. Let’s get this roundup started shall we?
Reindeer Treats
Semi-Homemade Reindeer Cookies
Christmas Trees

Rice Krispie Treat Christmas Trees
No Bake Christmas Tree Cookies
Chocolate Covered Christmas Tree Oreos
Snowmen
Snowman Poop and Reindeer Poop
Cookies, Pies and Pretzels
Festive Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Chocolate Drizzled Ginger Sugar Cookies
Blue Gooey Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies
Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies
Christmas Frosted Graham Crackers
White Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Old Fashioned Snowball Cookies
Christmas Mickey Sugar Cookies
No Bake Christmas Wreath Cookies
Raspberry Filled Christmas Tree Cookies
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Brownies, Fudge and Chocolate Bark

No Bake Mint Chocolate Creme de Menthe Bars
Quick and Easy Peppermint Fudge
Gluten Free, Vegan and Allergy Free Recipes
Gluten Free and Vegan Cut Out Sugar Cookies
Soft Frosted Gluten Free Vegan Sugar Cookies
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Gluten Free Pumpkin Sweet Patties
Vegan Shortbread with Chocolate Vegan Ganache
*please check the individual recipe and know your dietary restrictions before consuming*
Snack Mix, Puppy Chow and Christmas Crack
Candy, Cupcakes and Other Fun
Mickey & Minnie Christmas Donuts
Instant Pot Cranberry Cornbread Jingle Bells
Santa Hat Rice Krispies Treats
The Best Gingerbread House Recipe
So there you have it! Theres enough on this list to keep you busy all season long. Make some for yourself, to give out for snacks, and some to leave for Santa. What’s your favorite holiday treat? Do you bake for Christmas? Which recipe are you going to try first?
In between walking the red carpet at the world premiere and the magical after party, we got to be some of the first to see Frozen 2. Elsa is my girl, and after seeing trailers all year I was more than ready to see how these sisters were going to shake up Arendelle. I think the general consensus from most people has been that the trailers for Frozen 2 make the movie seem extremely dark. And while I think Frozen 2 definitely visited some more mature themes than the first, the movie for the most part is still friendly enough for the smaller little ones. Before I get into my Frozen 2 review, check out the full trailer below: