The long-awaited Hamilton film is coming this summer to Disney Plus! Here’s how to watch.
It’s hard to argue the fact that Hamilton has done for musical theater (and for American history) what Harry Potter did for reading a decade or so before, turning an entirely new generation of kids — and especially kids of color — into fans of the...
5 fun Frozen 2 crafts for kids, because we get it. They’re obsessed. Again.
Who’s got Frozen fever? We’ve only been hearing about Frozen 2, oh, since last year sometime. And I know that’s not just my own kids. With a November 22 launch date — and who knows whether you can even get tickets for opening weekend at this...
15 things to pack for your next trip to Disney World that make the difference between enjoyment and survival.
My family recently returned from our fourth trip to Disney World (thanks to a very generous grandmother), and I’ve finally figured out those BTDT pro-tips for a successful Disney vacation. For me, it starts with packing the right items. And, knowing what to...
Take a look at the brand new It’s a Small World baby collection. (And sorry for the earworm.)
Even if the song can drive me a little nuts, I’ve always loved It’s a Small World. Disney artist Mary Blair created such iconic concept artwork for the attraction, it still makes my retro-modern heart go all a-flutter. And if I were having babies again...
27 very cool backpacks for grade school this year | Back to School Guide 2019
We’ve already shared our favorite backpacks for preschool and kindergarten, so next up in our 2019 Back to School Shopping Guide, we’re moving onto cool backpack for grade school! There are so many…honestly we had to stop ourselves from picking even...
Illustrators see the beauty and meaning of Halle Bailey as Ariel and we’re here for it.
With the announcement of the inspired casting of Halle Bailey as Ariel in the upcoming Little Mermaid live action reboot, certain people in certain corners of the internet lost their GD minds. I alternated between bemusement and more uh, intense feelings, about those...
How does Disney’s Disability Access Service card (DAS) work? This mom lays it out for you.
I recently described my 10 tips for a Disney vacation with a special needs child, to help you ensure that the trip is as magical for all of you. But I wanted to give more details about the totally free Disability Access Service (DAS) card for those of you looking into...
10 tips for a Disney World vacation with kids with special needs. It can be magical!
Disney World is supposed to be the happiest place on earth, but as I was preparing for our family’s recent trip, I admit I was dreading parts of it. It would be the first trip for our youngest daughter, who has cognitive special needs, and I had no idea how we...
A peek at the irresistible baby moccasins from Toy Story x Freshly Picked
Susan Petersen’s Freshly Picked has kept us busy over the years, with incredible collabs and cult-favorite designs, and their latest offering will have you Disney-Pixar lovers squeeing: Check out their incredibly adorable Toy Story moccasin designs, created in...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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