tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72477453296910813382024-03-05T17:19:52.076-05:00CoCo's DaughterMade of sugar. Raised with spice.Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-85086588647487117902016-11-23T16:52:00.000-05:002016-11-23T16:52:19.013-05:00Tricky TurkeysIt's Turkey Day eve and the scene has been set. Vacation swoony face has arrived, 'ol school family recipes are knocking on the oven door and LuLaRoe paisley leggings are preppin' for the main event!<div>
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Ya'll know I love 'muh foods with a passion that's certified nutso - so it might come as a shock to know that the traditional Thanksgiving foods aren't really my thang. Taters and green bean casserole (heavy on those extra crunchy crispy onions) are a'ight, but I'm most looking forward to chips and dips and desserts to make my heart flip. </div>
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The Twinados are little holiday honeys, so during a little Pinterest sesh a few weeks ago, we stumbled upon lots of sugary themed cuties we thought might be fun to share with our nearests and dearests tomorrow. I'm trying to sneakily raise a chef and a baker, so whenever and whatever they want to whip up, Mama says YEP!</div>
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One particular pin made us chuckle, so we thought we'd give it a try today. In between gobbling caramels and chocolate chips, we managed to get a "leg" up on this late November nom nom. Try out these Chocolate Caramel Pretzel TURKEY LEGS and and let us know whatcha think!</div>
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<b>{Tricky Turkeys}</b></div>
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1 bag chocolate chip morsels</div>
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">{Step 1}</span></b> Microwave the unwrapped caramels on a plate for 10 seconds...they will be soft, but still a bit firm. Wrap 2 of them around the end of a pretzel twist and shape them like the end of a turkey leg.</div>
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Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-30201290202550574872016-07-01T19:27:00.001-04:002016-07-01T19:27:38.493-04:00MINT Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie TreatsHAPPY JULY!!!!!<br />
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Big month over here for our fam. The Twinados and I celebrate our birthdays this month! So, with that in mind, us Summer Babies celebrate all month long.<br />
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...in the only way we Crabby sign gals know how. By feasting! And, being sentimental. Lawd, I love cheers-ing things! So, with that in mind, tonight we're kicking off {31 Days of Happy} by having a big old fat pan of <b>Mint Chocolate Chip Rice Krispie Treats</b> for dinner.<br />
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My Grammie RoRo always taught me to stray from traditional Krispies by jacking them up. Ro's specialty is to always add in a handful of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to sweeten the deal. Seems so simple, but I still can't make them as good as her. I swear she adds a dash of something else magical in there, but never tells me. I'll get that broad to spill one of these days!<br />
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Anyhoo, I figured me and my baking babes could create another special family recipe. So, off we went to Weggies on a marshmallow mission for the ages. Game faces were on. Choco was in sight. Butta was on deck.<br />
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We melted 4T of butter in a large pot on low, then gently stirred in a bag of mini marshmallows {with a spatula that was drenched in cooking spray}. When the mix resembled melted fluff, it was time to sprinkle in a few drops of peppermint extract and pop in 4 cups of chocolate Rice Krispies cereal. We sprayed a 10 x 13 with Pam, then plopped the mixture in to cozy on up for our Friday night fun.<br /><br />
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Here's to Day 1 of our birthday month fun! Try these, ya dollfaces!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-13313082967347039132016-06-12T08:57:00.000-04:002016-06-12T10:03:29.861-04:00Summer Toy Talk<br />
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Summa, summ-ah, summ-ah tiiiiime.<br />
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But, while we kick up our Havaianas on the hammock and bust out a fresh new issue of <i>People</i> - what will the little kiddos do? Well <i>hey girl</i>, here's some Summer Toy inspiration to fill up that backyard so you can fill up on all things Ryan Gosling.</div>
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Walmart sells it! Papa, CoCo + Aunt Shees gifted the Twinados with this last year, and they pretty much talk about ti everyday. The girlies' preschool had this on their playground, and it sits 5 passengers for playtime fun! It's a steep investment - but YOLO!</div>
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A classic. Never gets old. Never! Back in the day, my Sheesh and I rocked the original red/yellow one - but now, they have some sweet designs! Our gals loved the 30th anniversary addition ones with the little faces on them. Can't go wrong with one of these! {Unless your long-legged ladies grow up and can't fit in them anymore. Wah!} A few years ago we scored an 80s-style one at a garage sale and spray painted it with Krylon paint to zhoosh it up. Worked like a charm!</div>
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The weather over here has been October-ish. Lawwwwd, you know I love me a fab fall day, sweets, but we just kicked off sandal season...so what up Mother Nature? Stahp. Stahp it right now, ya cow.<br />
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The chilly temps last week had me in a bakey mood. So, I hopped on Pinterest to view my <strike>Bucket</strike> Bake-it List. Lo and behold, the Banana Cake Mix muffin. The pinner claimed it would be easy peasy, and whoever that homegirl is, the genius was right!<br />
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I didn't have time to mix and measure {Over it! Seriously.} - so I was looking for something bada bing bada boom. All it called for was a few ingredients. 1 yellow cake mix, 3 bananas, 2 eggs and as much cinnamon as you'd like. No fuss. No muss. Here are 'da steps.<br />
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Keep this one handy for when you need an extra little somethin' at the breakfast table. Pop these in the oven just before the kiddos go to bed, and add some ice cream and Bravo to top it off. Bring these to a bake sale in a basket. Have these and mimosas with your Besties at brunch. Whatevs! </div>
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Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-34181158369795133592016-05-24T21:05:00.000-04:002016-05-24T21:05:59.641-04:00Peppy PastaEver find yourself in that <i>riiiiight-before-dinner-dance</i>...wondering...pondering...questioning...should I pirouette with pasta or should I leap with lo mein? Should I samba with sketti or should I tango with teriyaki? Should I shimmy with stir fry or mambo with manicotti?<br />
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You get what I'm sayin', right?<br />Your mind's on Milan, but your belly's on Beijing.<br />
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MAMA MIA! It can be madness.<br />
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So!!!! I have a recipe to releve' you back to reality, bambina. It's a very interesting dish. SO interesting, that it doesn't even have a name! I had to make one up for it. It's a fab lil fusion of Italian and Asian goodness...two very distinct flavors that when paired together become quite a perfect performance.<br />
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BRAVO!<br />
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Props go out to my {MIL} for this lil nifty number. She has cooked many a delectable dish for me over the years, but WHERE THE HECK WAS THIS ONE THE WHOLE TIME?!!!!! Wowza! She whipped this one up during her Easter visit this year, and I haven't stopped making it since.<br />
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I'll admit...when she said the main ingredient was PASTA, a few of my Italian red flags went up...but my Midwestern homegirl knows her way around the kitchen...so I was intrigued, and decided to listen.<br />
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After just one bite, I was smitten. SMITTTTTTEN. As usual, I ate like a monster. It was definitely a 2-plater night, thankyouverymuch.<br />
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Make this when you're feenin' for some comfort food. Make this on a cheat day! Make this on a Monday..and a Tuesday...and a Wednesday. Make this when you're HANGRY. Make this for friends. Make this for enemies! JUST MAKE THIS!!!!!!<br />
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<b>{Peppy Pasta}</b><br />
1 package Angel Hair Noodle Nests<br />
1 jar Hoisin sauce<br />
1.5lb. ground chuck<br />
2 bunches of scallions<br />
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Fry up the meat. Drain. Mix in the entire jar of Hoisin sauce.<br />
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Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.<br />
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Boil the pasta nests according to the package. Drain. It's ok if they've split apart a bit. Place them in the casserole dish. They will act as the base of the dish.<br />
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Pour the meat/Hoisin mixture all over the top of the nests. Cover the whole darn thing! Make sure the mixture gets smooshed into the nooks and crannies.<br />
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Dice up 2 bunches of scallions and sprinkle them all over the top of the meat/Hoisin mixture. Pop the dish into the oven and bake it on 350 for about 10 minutes. Serve with crab rangoons.<br />
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It happened just a few years ago maybe?<br />
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As I scrolled through nightly Facebook posts of food pics, memes, OODs, beach shots, Starbucks selfies, dogs, <i>more beach shots</i>, baby announcements, baby arrivals, baby's first food, and baby's first birthday parties {the majority of those were mine, lol}...there emerged an interesting pic from my friend {JNW}.<br />
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This effervescent gal is my sorority sis - a fellow New Yawka who also landed in the middle of the Midwestern cornfields for college and was equally as smitten by everything due south of 75. I use the term <i>effervescent </i>for rare cases. It's so spectacular of a word to me, that I only bestow it upon the cream of the crop.<br />
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So... I think she's pretty special.<br />
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There I was - 9 p.m. - RHONJ on the tellie - casually soaking up a little bit of prime time FB action with a bowl of Wegmans Chocolate Nutty Cone to my right. In a Newsfeed filled with commonalities, there reigned a royal gem of a post.<br />
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<i><b><span style="color: #e06666;">What exactly am I looking at here? </span></b></i><br />
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Class was in session. I was about to be schooled.<br />
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There stood a snapshot of "buttery soft" leggings, as she described. "LuLaroe" to be exact. {Lula-what?} Very interesting. Very interesting, indeed, I thought. You see, I'm a leggings chick. A deeeeeeply devoted mother hen to those angels. Always have been. Always will be. I don't care what age you are - rock em if YOU want to.<br />
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I envision my future Nursing Home closet filled with florals, bursting with brights and primping with polkas. Drawers filled with capri-length cuties to match California caftans. Thirty-One cubes stocked with stripes for Grammie D. Shelves tipped with tunics to romance my ruby reds.<br />
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As {JNW} went on to praise this brand, something about the term "buttery soft" found its rightful spot in the back of my mind. I meant to ask her more about them, but in recent years, my memory has shrunk down to the wee size of a single pellet of Nerd candy.<br />
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I forgot!<br />
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Fast forward a few years - <i>this year, to be exact - </i>and LuLaroe leaped her whimsical way back into my life. I kept getting invited to online "Pop Up" shops. I saw a fun friend of mine "gRoeing" throughout her pregnancy {Hi Shan!}. Another friend of mine commented about her "Cassie" {umm...is that code for something?!} One more showed how she turned a skirt into a SCARF?!!<br />
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Bah! I realized this was the stuff of magic my homegirl {JNW} posted about. <i>Now</i> I remember! So, I turned to the 'Book and asked my peeps to gimme the scoop so I can be in the Lula loop.<br />
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30 or so of my Tootsies filled me in on lovely LuLa. Each new comment notification was like my Birthday morning. <i>All da feels, ya know?</i> Gimme more. I need more! Pics they shared of their favorite Lula pieces were the icing on the cake.<br />
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1. LuLaRoe specializes in classy <b>COMFORT</b>. {Bend 'n stretch, yo.}<br />
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2. They offer <b>lines</b> of dresses, tops, maxis, shawls...and...LEGGINGS. {Remember what I said...who the H cares how old you are. Wear the damn leggings!}<br />
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3. They only make so many pieces of a certain <b>pattern</b>. {Wah!!! But, that means you might be the <i>only</i> sweetie rockin' cupcake-print legs at preschool pick up. You go, sugar.}<br />
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4. Can't find the pattern you LOVE anywhere? Well, sassypants, that print is now called your <b>Unicorn</b> - that's LuLa slang for an elusive little slice 'o sparkle that you just have to have. {Keep the faith. You'll find her someday, babe.}<br />
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5. It's <b>pricey</b>. And, I'm one frugal fox. Never in my LIFE did I ever think I'd be telling people to go buy $25 leggings and $30-plus shirts. Ever. Could you imagine what you could buy in the Target Dollar Aisle with that? I could redecorate my living room! Plan 3 birthday parties! Put mason jars in every inch of my house! In the words of Uncle Jesse Katsopolis...<i>lawd have mercy. </i>I digress though. You HAVE to try on these clothes to know what I mean. Go 'head. Do it, honey. {#investment}<br />
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6. <b>Skip</b> Panera 2 times a month...give up a few coffees...wait for that new J-Law movie to come out on Redbox. Before you know it...there's a piece of LuLa at your doorstep. {You didn't need that broccoli cheddar bowl, boo. But, you DO need a chevron, arrow and paisley Amelia.}<br />
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7. There's <b>no storefront</b>. You have to find a consultant to buy your LuLa goodies. {Befriend these lil fairy godmothers. Stat!}<br />
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8. You can <b>host or attend</b> an in-home or online "pop-up" shop. {Do both!}<br />
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9. You can also snatch 'em up on <b>eBay</b> too. {But, if your friend sells LuLa...support her instead.}<br />
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10. Not sure about your <b>size</b>? See if you can find a multi-consultant event, a friend who's a fan or stop by a party. Don't be scared. Lots of "inventory" will be there, so you can take your pick. {Wear a maxi dress to the fitting. If there's no dressing room, you'll have easy access to slap on those leggings right underneath or put a dress on right over the top. Easy peasy lemon squeezy.}<br />
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11. Get yourself an <b>Irma </b>and a <b>Perfect T</b>. Depending on your height, both will cover your toosh and fall mid-thigh. Both have sleeves that go to the elbow. The Irma is more flowy, all around, and the Perfect T is more fitted at the top. {Swoon.}<br />
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12. They have a<b> kids</b>' collection. {Gah!!!!}<br />
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13. They have a <b>Mommy and Me</b> collection. {Double GAH!!!}<br />
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14. Join <b>VIP Facebook groups</b>. Consultants will frequently post their stock, and they'll often host giveaways. {See? I told ya they are little angels! Good luck!}<br />
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15. Go on <b>YouTube</b> and watch some of the reviews. My faves are by a gal {DD} who shows you how to re-style some classic LuLa pieces. Totally worth a look. Subscribe while you're there! {<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9EF2V9tBYI">Click here</a></b>}<br />
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16. I was a little worried about the <b>"One Size" </b>leggings. Umm...suuure, that little rosebud there is going to keep its shape and not turn into looking like an extra large sheet pizza. {Incredible. I still <i>dough</i> not believe it!}<br />
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If you made it this far, thanks doll! I'm no LuLa expert, and I will forever remain a nerdy newbie, but I had to take time tonight to share my spin on things. This cute company has captured my attention, so it was time for us to dish. I'll pop back here every so often to update that lofty list, but in the mean time...<i>live life leggy, love</i>!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-11730856975474066732016-05-05T09:04:00.002-04:002016-05-05T09:09:47.166-04:00Zaxby'sAlright - so every now and then, I like to shout out my love for the South...and that I am a complete self-described oxymoron. I scream in East Coast, but I whisper in Southern Sunshine.<br />
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The fam and I trek to Myrtle Beach each spring for our annual vaycay. We have a blast with each other! Such a pick me up! Super refreshing is an understatement.<br />
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My sis {SheShe} went to college in North Cackalacky, but she claims BOTH Carolinas as her second homes. South-C welcomes her with open arms. I called upon all of my superpowers of Yankee persuasion to try to get her to join me in the Midwest back in the day, but that Belle wanted none of it. She was already working on the proper use of "Bless Your Heart" the first day of 10th grade. {My bribing didn't stand a chance!} She was sold on the South at an early age.<br />
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We always enjoy traveling with her down there because she's a natural. Her darling drawl pops out, her eyes light up with that first sip of sweet tea and to hear her say "Sir" and "Ma'am" to people is sort of surreal for us. {The only way we ever used this phrase while growing up, was in fine smack-talk fashion.} We look to her for guidance on all things "suthun" and she never disappoints.<br />
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One afternoon, our dear debutante suggested we have lunch at a place called Zaxby's. Since I'm a Cancer sign, Miz Crab is a stubborn, sentimental snacker. I wanted an old stand-by... Panera? Five Guys? Subway? I dunno. Meals need to be <i>experiences</i>, ya know? My noshings need to be nifty and feel like a gifty. I have my faves. I know what I like. Once a craving sets in...it's ova.<br />
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Well...my brat-factor was running extra brat-tastic one vaycay day, and it just so happened to collide with Sheesh's suggestion to try Zaxby's. {Cue my 'tude.} What? No thanks. Bye. My mind was already blissfully set on the beautiful bites of a Bacon Turkey Bravo...and it's totes hard to pull me away from my sandwich slumber.<br />
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I could sense the fam was getting bored of my shenanigans. Basically - because they were ignoring my whines and pulling in to a prime parking spot.<br />
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The utter nerve! haha<br />
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I walked in to a nice big fat slice 'o humble pie, yo. {This is naaaaht easy for me to admit!} I saw a {<b>Black and Blue Chicken Salad</b>} on the menu and said a quick bye bye to my perfect Panera plans. Zaxby's was flippin' FAB! Fun! Festive!<br />
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Chicken is the HBIC.</div>
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Salads are GIANT, and they're served on actual plates.</div>
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Sides of bread = Texas Toast!</div>
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Wings. </div>
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Onion rings.</div>
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Yep...FRIED PICKLES!!!!!</div>
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Don't get me started on their <b>ICE</b>! I know...very random, but I'm one of those gals that likes that teeny tiny crunchy ice. No real way to describe it...but for some reason, it's the bomb-diggs. This Zaxby's had one of those cool Coca-Cola machines where you can choose your soda and swirl in different flavors. {#CherryGameOnPoint}<br />
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Sheesh notes that she likes to get <b>take-out salads</b> because it's fun to toss on the dressing, shut the container lid and shake it all up! It helps to coat everything evenly.<br />
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Don't forget <b>ZAX sauce</b> on the side. for everything. It's a nice lil remoulade that packs a nice lil punch! Fantastic on fries. Chippy on chicken. Surprising on salads.<br />
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A final selling point for me is their <b>play on words</b>. {Zalads! Zappetizers! Meal Dealz!} Nice way to incorporate that {Z} into titles. They also have cute Zaxby-themed wall art. I dig it. Gimme more.<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-15036163160797416262016-04-15T19:34:00.000-04:002016-04-15T20:30:00.020-04:00The Biz on Diz: {D}{D} is obvi one of my favorite letters...but ya know what's not my favorite?<br />
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WATCHING MARCH AND HALF OF APRIL SNEAK RIGHT BY ME!<br />
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Whoopsie! Had every intention of keeping up with the {March Magical} theme...but March went right ahead with her big bad self and...happened. Eeeek!<br />
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April is being a crank, and I've already seen half of her whiz by already. Geesh!<br />
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Looks like I'm going to rename this lil blog segment... {The Biz on Diz} ... so in case I go incognito again, we can just pick up where we left off! Ya with me? Cool! Let's dive into {D}...<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Daisy}</span></b><br />
We caught her in Epcot! Pretty sure this is the one time a duck lip selfie is appropriate.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Dining Plan}</span></b><br />
We got this last year when we stayed on property, and we'd do it again! This year we went rogue and bought food on our own. It was alright...and we sure did have some delish delights...but there was something cozy about just having the Dining Plan. No fuss, no muss. You can plan out your meals according to your daily allowances. Highly recommend it for first timers. You'll get a list of places you can use your credits, and the rest is up to you. You can sit down, get Quick Serve meals and also treat yourself to a snack. Take note, though... there is something to be said about making your own lil King's Hawaiian dinner roll sammies. Bloggy buddy {JennyJen} brought these gems to the beach once, and we were smitten. Perfect bite size beauties. Load 'em up and bring a big fat bag 'o family size chips to pass around. Boom biddy boom.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Dinosaur}</span></b><br />
It's an attraction in Animal Kingdom. Our littles watched a few clips of it on YouTube before we left, and you-bet-Jurassic they weren't going anywhere near this ride! Maybe lata.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>{Disney Jr. Live on Stage}</b></span><br />
It was cute...but I thought we'd actually see characters. The "characters" are more like puppets, and there's a young host who walks you through several stories {signified by different back drops}. There are no seats in this theater. Everyone sits on the floor. {Keep those aisles clear!} The Jake part was fun...gold dabloons fall from the sky! This was a one and done for us.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Disney Springs}</span></b><br />
The former Downtown Disney! Didn't get to visit, but maybe next year. I wish I had more to share on it...but in a nutshell, it's a hot spot for shopping and eating. I hear there's a movie theater? Someone jump in and give us the scoop!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Disney World Junkies}</span></b><br />
Join. This. Facebook. Group. Now, now, nowwwww! Again - my homegirl {E} steps in with THE most clutch social media page of all pages. It's run by former pro-wrestler Frank Goodman...and currently, about 94,000 fans agree that this page is where it's at!!!! You will literally lose your shizz the first time you have a glance. It's all things Disney - all day, e'ry day. People post pics and updates while they're at a park. They ask any 'ol question and get about 150 responses - at least! They review food, accommodations, rides, etc. You name it - it's on that page. I can't look away.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Donald}</span></b><br />
You can catch him at Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary, but head over to Epcot's Mexico and snag a pic with him in a sombrero. This dapper duck is quite the charmer. He danced with our little ladies and was a complete flirt with feathers!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Dole Whip}</span></b><br />
I'm getting annoying with the freakin odes to this treat, but I can't help it. I'm a broken record. A broken record who totally digs fresh pineapple! My first bite of this beauty was Bucket List lovely. What's a Dole Whip? A Disney cult classic. Aloha Isle in Adventureland will rock your world with this refreshing pineapple ice cream. Try it in a float {with juice on the bottom} or ask for it soft-serve style in a cup. Trying to keep it light? You can also have yourself a nice slice 'o pineapple straight up if you prefer. Go sit on the benches near the Jungle Cruise and stuff your gorgeous mug. Bottoms up!<br />
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So presh. A classic! A very chill little ride that's perfect for selfies with your sweetie. It's just like the Barnstormer at night...go back to Fantasyland and ride this til your heart's content. Everyone will be up toward the front of the park watching fireworks. Big deal. Watch 'em some other time. Go ride!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-3278097677500058942016-03-08T06:24:00.000-05:002016-04-15T18:34:06.696-04:00The Biz on Diz: {C}<b>Hey, hey! Here's {C}.<br />Thanks for chillin with me.</b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Canada}</span></b><br />
In Epcot. Get a Cronut - a croissant and donut hybrid. With ice cream. A la mode, baby! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Look for the hidden Mickey at the top of one of the totem poles. These icons are of legendary Disney folklore. Check 'em out!<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>{Cantina de San Angel}</b></span><br />
One of my homegirls, {E}, a fellow Dance Mom dearie of mine/ sista from anotha mista, is a Disney Darling. A few weeks before our trip, all it took was one glance at her picture text of a plate of nachos from Epcot's Mexico, and we were soon on the hunt. She didn't let us down. The cheese was epic. The nachos were clutch. The meat was perfectly spicy - a little slap en la boca. Si, por favor! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> There are booths and tables inside the air conditioned restaurant. You can also pull up a chair under a pavilion overlooking the water. Lots of seating, but the place fills up! Super popular.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Casey's Corner}</span></b><br />
Park it here in the Magic Kingdom just a bit before the 7 p.m. parade. You can enjoy ballpark fare while taking in the sights just at the very end of Main St. The hot dogs were single-handedly grown by aliens. This, I'm sure of. The gals and I opted for mini corn dogs and shoe string fries, while The Hubs kicked back in all his glory with a 'dog topped with pulled pork and slaw. These suckers are huge! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> This restaurant is located near a big set of restrooms. They're tucked back on the left hand side as you walk toward the Crystal Palace. When in doubt...here's your out{house}.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Carousel}</span></b><br />
It's old timey. It's a tradition. It's got to be on your list of things to do in MK's Fantasyland. No FastPass required. You'll never really wait. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>There's a HUGE stroller area that wraps almost all the way around it. Park your ride here and go visit all the attractions all around it.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cape May}</span></b><br />
The Seafood Buffet. Someday, I say. I'll find a way!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Castle Couture}</span></b><br />
Located right outside the back entrance of Cinderella's Castle. It's filled with lots of princessy items...and my favorite photo stop. In a tiny corner of the store, they have a backdrop to pose your little princes and princesses in front of. It's out of the way, quiet and off the beaten path. The photo session {<u>no</u> reservations required} is free if you have Memory Maker. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Hop in for a few snaps with the kiddos. Go 'head you Kings and Queens.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cast Members}</span></b><br />
It's true what they say - they'll have an answer for everything! They are more than willing to assist you. I don't think any question is silly - they've probably heard some doozies in their day. So...ask away.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{C</span><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">ell Phone Charger}</span></b><br />
Make sure you pack it...and make sure you're good to go on Game Day! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Buy a portable charger in case your cellie needs a splash 'o juice later in the day.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Character Visits}</span></b><br />
For our first trip, we used a considerable amount of FastPasses on character Meet-and-Greets. The way we saw it, was that the rides would be fun and all, but we could capture the girlies' happy expressions a bit more on camera with characters. Plus! We thought it would be fun to compare their pictures each year to the ones before to see how much they've grown. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> I met my match with Anna + Elsa this year - couldn't work any magic to get a FastPass for them, but we stopped by to see them toward the end of the evening, and it was a breeze. Lines weren't that long because peeps were heading home, temper tantrums were a blazin' and the fireworks were on deck to be amazin'. Our fam scooted right in line and only waited about a half hour. Score! Some friends say they've had Stand By success right when the park opens. They made a mad dash for the line and the rest is Frozen sis-tory.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cheesy Pics}</span></b><br />
Ohhhh, just take 'em. Who the crap cares?!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Chef Mickey}</span></b><br />
It's in the Contemporary. Go for breakfast! Start your day off right. Mickey waffles are on full display! The Fab 5 are ready to meet and greet you. Don't worry if it takes your fave a while to get to you. You won't leave without all of your friends making a pit stop at your table. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> No Memory Maker photogs are there during the meal, so you're on your own. Make sure those cameras are ready to get down to biz.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Chefs de France}</span></b><br />
Located in...you guessed it...Epcot's France!...is this popular stop for gourmet goodies. France was freakin' hoppin'!!! It was packed. The Hubs and I stood in line for quite a while, but our little bosses were getting restless. We were on our way to find THEM something to eat {they were sitting in Morocco with my inlaws}, and we thought we could quickly grab something for us while walking to find them some fries. The line wasn't moving fast enough...and we realized this was <i>actually</i> a sit down place... {a pricey one, at that!}, so we had to say au revoir and keep on movin. Some day we'll go back to try the Gruyere mac 'n cheese. #YesPlease <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Don't have much time to spend in France? Stop at the Boulangerie Patisserie's walk-up counter for a sammich. Prices were decent, they also has a bunch of pastry cases and there were tons of selections. There are also a lot of Marie items for sale in the gift shop.<br />
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Animal Kingdom. Along a pathway on the left as you walk toward the Maharaja Trek. <b><span style="color: #e06666;"><i>Dee's Dish:</i></span></b> If you have more than one kiddo, have them take a pic together with C+D, but don't be scared to get solo shots of one kid with them either. Take your time. Everyone else does!<br />
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I have friends who stay here exclusively! The monorail is right outside and Chef Mickey's is right downstairs. Location, location, location!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe}</span></b><br />
Located in MK, we used one of our lunch Quick Serve meal options here. Burgers, club sammiches, fries, brownies with Mickey sprinkles. HUGE portions. Definitely lots of bang for your buck. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Go light on breakfast if you plan to eat here for lunch. Your bellies will deffffffinitely be full after you stop here. Wowza.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cinderella}</span></b><br />
She's quite a stunner! You can meet her at a character Meet-and-Greet in Fairytale Hall in MK...or she makes many appearances at character meals. We met her last year at 1900 Park Fare {my personal all-time fave buffet}, and this year, we saw her at Akershus. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Book the meal at 1900 Park Fare. The Prince is there, along with Lady Tremaine and the Step Sisters. Super entertaining and the Prince will dance with your kiddos.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Cinderella's Castle}</span></b><br />
It's just gorgeous. It's iconic. It looks different at <i>every</i> angle. Cut through it to get from Main St. to Fantasyland. We visited once during D-World's 25th anniversary. I had the honor of seeing the castle decked out like a pink birthday cake with sprinkles. Lucky loon, I tell ya. <span style="color: #e06666;"><b><i>Dee's Dish</i></b><b><i>:</i></b></span> Go see Merida. When you exit her Meet-and-Greet, take a RIGHT {if you went toward the Tea Cups...you went the wrong way!}. There is a little sit down spot a few steps past her area...and the castle can be seen very close in the distance. This is a nice photo spot. No moronic photobombers in the background of your pics!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Clothes}</span></b><br />
I'm definitely a team player when it comes to color coordination. Wear matching shirts with your fam {haven't done that yet}...#BecauseDisney. What do you care if people look at you? It's vacation! And, you can easily find your crew in a crowd. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>If matchy matchy is too corny for you...go with a theme. Pick a certain <u>color</u> one day. Pick <u>sports team</u> apparel another day. Etc! Why? Because you need to think of future You. The one who can someday say, "Remember the time Mom made us wear those silly matching shirts to Disney?" {I guarantee some family laughs will follow that sass!}<br />
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You're allowed to bring 'em in...so do it! I mentioned a soft-sided style from Thirty One in my last post. So one-derful.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Confectionary}</span></b><br />
Main St. Confectionary, to be exact! Mickey Rice Krispie Treats. Chocolate covered apples that look like Mickey's pants. Cake pops. Rainbow candies. This is an effin' dreamland. The aroma is enchanting. Even if you don't buy anything, just go in, close your eyes and drift off for a bit. You deserve it! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> The Mickey Rice Krispies are a nice souvenir to bring home to family and friends. They're beyond fresh and will only cost you about $5.95. The ones topped with M&Ms were thrown down from the Heavens. The ones with peanut butter chips were launched from another plant. Both are <i>out of this world</i>.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Crystal Palace}</span></b><br />
Buffets, people! Here we go again! Loved this one. We went for breakfast and saw Winnie, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger. Each of them made their rounds to our table. Again - no Memory Maker photogs are present, so you have to be you own paparazzi. Each area of the place is sectioned into groups for a parade. All little kiddos are invited to follow the character assigned to their section. It goes very fast, but it's a sweet little moment. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> This is located soooo close to Adventureland. Finish up b-fast and let the kids head over to the Swiss Family Tree House to work off the sugar from the sugary apple fritter donuts.<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-11180892424309238532016-03-06T12:27:00.002-05:002016-04-15T18:34:25.327-04:00The Biz on Diz: {B}...welcome to {B}!<br />
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I'm going to forget things...and I'm going to ramble...so I hope you'll stay with me and take a gamble!<br />
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{I know. The rhyming is straight up freakin' corny. I can't help it though. #NerdLife.}<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Baggage Check}</span></b><br />
At the main gates of each park, you'll have to go through a baggage check. If you have little bags within your main big bags, they need to be taken out. Be ready! <i><span style="color: #e06666;"><b>Dee's Dish:</b></span></i> Don't even think about bringing a selfie stick. They'll take it. Just ask the testy teen who was told about this rule on the tram. She laughed. And, security laughed harder as they whisked it away.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>{Baggies}</b></span><br />
You never know when you'll need a small, medium or large one. Tuck a couple in your backpack just in case.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Bandaids}</span></b><br />
I can't stress the importance of Band-aids enough! The X-shaped ones are my fave. {The ones for knuckles, but they work fab for heels!} You never know when those biznatch blisters are gonna crash your vacation. Stay one step ahead of 'em! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Buy a bottle of liquid bandage, too. It's weird, but worth it.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>{Barnstormer}</b></span><br />
This is a beloved family favorite right here. It was one of the very first rides the chicks rode on last year during their first official visit to Diz. It holds a BIG sentiment for us, even though it's such a teeny tiny ride. It's located in the Storybook Circus area of MK. Didn't see any clowns, but this Mama Bear was on HIGH ALERT! {No thanks.} <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Skip the fireworks one night and bust a move to this area. While everyone is ooh-ing and ahh-ing at sweet sights in the sky...you can keep riding this til your big puffy heart's content. No one's back there! #FrontCartForDays<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">{Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage} </span></b></span><br />
Head to Hollywood Studios and pencil in this show on your list. It's located on Sunset Boulevard in the Theater of the Stars. It looks JUST like the real Hollywood Bowl, and you're bound to get a nice view wherever you sit. Fast Passers got to sit in the middle section, but us Stand-Byers still got a nice shot. It's about a half hour filled with a cutely condensed version of B+B and gorgeous costumes. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Keep an eye out for the ice cream sundae costume and the hot pink dresses. Wicked pretty!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Belle}</span></b><br />
We saw her for Meet-and-Greets in Enchanted Tales with Belle {highly recommend!} in the MK and also in Akershus in Epcot. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Stop by France in Epcot. She rocks her blue dress here during the day.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Be Our Guest}</span></b><br />
Can't speak much on this character meal because we can never get reservations! Boo. That says something, right? Either I'm Myrtle the Turtle {which can be expected} or peeps know what's up. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> I hear lunch time is betta on the wallet.<br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;"><b>{Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique}</b></span><br />
For as long as I live, I'll treasure our brief visits to this charming corner of the world. You have to make an appointment here because it's usually always booked! You might get lucky if someone cancels though, so call in the morning of your preferred day if you can't get anything ahead of time. The little princesses are assigned a Fairy Godmother who brings your sweetie to a tiny throne. Fam and friends can park it on a crushed velvet bench in the middle of the room to view the whole experience. Photographers are inconspicuously stopping at each chair to capture all of the special moments. The G-Mamas don't miss a beat with their dialogue - asking the girls about what it's like to be a princess, sharing stories of royal experiences, mentioning Disney princesses they know, etc. {Precious!} There are a few package options you can buy - we chose the basic one - bun, crown, sash, make-up, nails. It's a pretty penny, but worth every lovely Lincoln in our opinion! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Bring your own dresses to save on cost. Head over to Castle Couture gift shop right next door. There's a little area with a backdrop to take formal pics of your loveys all dolled up! It's free if you have the Memory Maker.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Biergarten}</span></b><br />
Located in Germany in Epcot. It was highly recommended to us, but we ended up eating fish 'n chips in the UK. {Frickin' fries. They're my Kryptonite, man.} We've added this beer and buffet bonanza {brats! pickes! potato salad! pretzels!} to the Bucket List. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Take in the scenery in this area. They've done such a nice job capturing the Bavarian essence. I traveled there many years ago and still swoon over all things tudor.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Big Thunder Mountain Railroad}</span></b><br />
They rode it. You know who I mean. My long-legged lassies. I need to stop being such an overprotective Mama Bear and just stop worrying all the time about my Cubs...and just embrace the fact that they're roller coaster nutjobs...but...this apple doesn't fall far from the CoCo-nut tree. Who am I kidding?!! Not changing - eva! I've always liked this ride because it's lengthy. This area in Fronteirland in MK is super congested, so it might take you a sec to find stroller parking. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> You simply MUST get a FastPass for this one...or you will enjoy a nice breakfast, lunch and dinner during your wait.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Blogs}</span></b><br />
Check 'em out! There are thousands of peeps just like 'muhself who want to share their ramblings on life...and even MORE who want to spread the good word on all things Diz. So get Googlin' kids! Bust out a journal from Tar-zhay and just write down things that strike your fancy. You'll soon find your entire trip planned out like a dancie! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> I can't wait until {V} to highlight this adorable vlog I found on YouTube, so I am going out of order for a sec! Check out the <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTxzjG2Kjsc">Happiest Vlogs on Earth</a></b>. This super sweet couple documents all things Disney, and their love for the place is 100% legit. Their details on rooms, rides and royal vibes makes me send them a big {CoCo's Daughter} high five.<br />
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I don't care what anyone says - you can always rock a backpack. Hands-free is the way to be! I keep mine stocked with hand sanitizer, kleenex, hair stuff, stickers, lollipops, etc. All things I might need at a moment's notice to occupy the chicks. This is also where I store a fresh bag of Haribo gummy bears. If anything ever happened to me, at least I'd have my favorite snack with me at the end, haha. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> I tuck a wristlet in mine, and when it's time to go on rides/store our bigger bags in the stroller, I can quickly/easily take it out so all of my prized essentials are with me - money, phone, small camera, gum and lipstick {obvi}.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Bring Your Own Food}</span></b><br />
Yep. You can! We brought 2 soft-sided, collapsible coolers from Thirty One. {Picnic Thermals} They fit nicely on a Mommy Hook on the handles of the strollers. We packed some hammy sammies and good 'ol fashioned Peanut Buttas on King's Hawaiian bread in case of emergency. As my cousin {R} says...you never know when you'll need a safety snack! <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish: </span></i></b>Mix some frozen water bottles in with ones that are just cold. The frozen ones will act as ice packs and by the time you'll need them...they'll be defrosted!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin}</span></b><br />
You get to shoot aliens. In Tomorrowland. With a laser gun. For points!!! Didn't want it to end. Super fun. The Hubs would have rode this one all day if we let him. <b><i><span style="color: #e06666;">Dee's Dish:</span></i></b> Don't forget to look for your picture at the end of the ride. Scan your Magic Band under the screen so it can pop over to your Memory Maker account.<br />
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Woo hoo! Let's do this.<br />
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{March Magicalness} has officially begun!<br />
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For the 2 trips we've taken with the Twinados to Diz, we consulted dozens of blogs, Pinterest boards, Facebook groups and articles. You name it - we probably read it! It was overwhelming. Happily overwhelming. But, wayyyyy too much to take in all at once. We had to just stop.<br />
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I don't care what anyone says - you'll never be able to see or do <b>EVERYTHING</b> Disney has to offer.<br />
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And, that's the <i>fun</i> of it, right?! It keeps ya wanting more! It's constantly evolving, while still upholding tried and true traditions. There are surprises and sentiments around every inch of that preciously perfect place. Disney's what YOU make of it. So, I thought I'd chime in with our D-World thoughts to get your wheels turning for your next vacation yearning.<br />
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In keeping with my bloggy fashion, the next dozen posts or so will be heavily haphazard with a big sprinkle of random. I'm going to attempt to chart out our Happiest Place on Earth thoughts alphabetically. An A-Z of dear Dis-ney!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">Here's where YOU come in! Did I miss something in a particular letter that's special to you? {Tell me!} Send me a pm on Facebook. {Tell me!} Drop me a line under this post. {I'm serious - tell me!} I want to make this a collaborative adventure, so hit me up with a few lines and send me a pic or two. I plan to go back into each post and update them with your commentary. {You'll totes get props. I'll add your initials under the excerpt for an extra secret agent-ish kinda vibe.}</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Adventureland}</span></b><br />
We spent a bit more time in this lil land this year - and it was cute! Freakin' <b>Dole Whip</b>, man. I'm saving my ode to it for {F}, but it needs to be mentioned first. Here's where ya find it - at Aloha Isle right next to the <b>Magic Carpets of Aladdin</b>. Speaking of him, he and Jasmine park it near one of the gift shops close by - get your camera out. They're super friendly and they will let you pose near the Genie's lamp during the meet and greet. The <b>Jungle Cruise</b> and <b>Pirates of the Caribbean</b> are here also - both very popular rides. Keep an eye out near the Jungle Cruise entrance...because your <b>Fast Pass+ kiosk</b> awaits! Used up all of your 3 Fast Passes already? Get your toosh over to that kiosk and add a 4th one, honey. Don't forget to make yourself into a Pirate at the <b>Pirates League </b>and make a pit stop at <b>Sunshine Tree Terrace</b> for a refreshing citrus treat. {Can I get an Amen that <b>Orange Bird </b>is quite possibly the cutest lil birdie ever?!} <b>Swiss Family Tree House</b> was a true treat!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Akershus}</span></b><br />
Located in Epcot's {<b>Norway</b>} area, we found a dinner spot fit for a princess. Literally! The Twinados met 5 of their new BFFs during a character dinner - <b>Aurora</b>, <b>Belle</b>, <b>Cinderella</b>, <b>Snow White</b> and <b>Ariel</b>. They stationed Belle right smack at the entrance way along with a photographer. We were able to scan our Magic Bands for a keepsake pic with a castle backdrop. During dinner, the princesses made the rounds to each table. Seeing the girls rock Cheshire Cat-style smiles at each beauty was worth Every. Single. Penny! {Note: It's wicked pricey. So...order up as many Cokes as you can stomach. They come with the meal!} All kids were invited to take part in a parade, and each area of the restaurant was assigned to a particular princess. Ariel was ours. The decor was old-timey and rustic...just how we like it. The girls enjoyed mac and cheese. You know I'm a burger and fries {or big buffet} kinda gal, so this menu was quite a stretch for me. Alas, I stocked up on cheese and bread off of the all you can eat appetizer bar...and I saved room for goat cheese ravioli for the main course. I totally stole several bites of the <b>beef dish</b> The Hubs ordered. GET THAT ONE. Just get it.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Aladdin and Jasmine}</span></b><br />
Goodness gracious, they're stunning! We met them in Magic Kingdom's Adventureland just a stone's throw from Aloha Isle and right across from the magic carpet ride. They were adorable - really playing up the part of love birds - giving each other googly eyes, holding hands and criss-crossing their arms.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">Located in Animal Kingdom, this lil Meet-and-Greet is super cozy. We originally had this booked as a FastPass+...but you never know what's going to happen on the big day. The lines here looked semi-decent, so we used the FastPass+ app to switch out our passes for another attraction. The lines moved fairly quickly and we got to meet Mick and Min all decked out in their safari gear. We had this on our Bucket List because it was a chance to see the Marvelous Mice in <b>vacation outfits</b>. </span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Alice}</span></b><br />
We met her last year right near the <b>Tea Cup ride</b> in the Magic Kingdom - right near the <b>Cheshire Cafe</b>. <b>Tweedle Dee</b> and <b>Tweedle Dum </b>often join her...as well as the <b>Mad Hatter</b> and the <b>White Rabbit</b>. Her English accent is on point. I had BIG plans to bring a tea set with us so the girls could have a little fun with her this year in a pic...but I remembered that idea...as we were standing in line. {D'oh! Airhead.} Next year. It's on.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Ariel}</span></b><br />
T-2's most favorite of faves. We saw her at the <b>Akershus </b>character dinner and also in her <b>grotto</b> in MK. Both times, her dialogue with the girls was just jolly. Everything was happy go lucky and centered around the sea. She's just like all of the red heads I've ever known - a true rock star.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Airborne}</span></b><br />
This is a tip. An order! You don't want to get sick. Stock up on this ish before, during and after your trip. Ya hear me?!<br />
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<b><br /><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Aloha Isle}</span></b><br />
I'll probably find a way to reference this place in every letter of the alphabet. Find this counter in Adventureland and order up a <b>Dole Whip</b>. Do it.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{American Dream}</span></b><br />
Located in the America section of Epcot, you'll find a cult classic at the <b>Fife & Drum</b> walk up counter - a red, white and blue beauty with sweetness for days. The tart cherry and blue raspberry flavors pair well with the creamy vanilla ice cream at the bottom. It'll cost you about 5 beans.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Animal Kingdom}</span></b><br />
We heard mixed emotions on AK, so we really didn't know what to think when we first rolled up. I saw leopard and zebra print Mickey ears for sale, so it didn't really take me that long to warm up to the place. The atmosphere transported you to a faw away place. We dug it. It was super heavy on the nature end...something sort of foreign to us...but we embraced it.<br />
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Loved seeing <b>Chip and Dale</b>. Tried to stop for <b>Pocahontas </b>{she has a special Meet-and-Greet area}, but the family wanted to head out. We booked a Fast Pass+ for <b>Adventurer's Outpost </b>because we wanted to guarantee we saw<b> Mr. and Mrs. Mouse</b> in safari gear. We couldn't find <b>Rafiki</b>, but it's rumored he shows up during the Maharaja Jungle Trek.<br />
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My chicks rode <b>Expedition Everest</b>. I thought. I'd. Die! They're young...but their legs are long...so they juuuuuust hit the minimum height requirements. The Hubs and The Inlaws kept saying they should go on it - so I had no choice but to give in. {Peer presh at its finest.} I ended up riding in the front cart. Epic! I worried that the girls would be scared of the Yeti. No dice. They laughed! <br />
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The ride area of the park was adorable. My gals didn't make the cut for <b>Primeval Whirl</b>, but <b>Tricera-Tops</b> fit the bill very nicely. A big <b>Gertie the Dinosaur</b> statue was back in that area - she's the first dinosaur to make an appearance in an animated film. You bet "Jurassic" we stopped to look at her. {Ha!}<br />
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Had a nice lunch at <b>Rainforest Cafe</b>. It was pricey...even for lunch...but, it's vacation. One of my littles stared for almost 10 minutes at a gift shop's mug display - trying to find her name on the cup. Poor baby. Her name is particular to a nationality, and we switched out one of the vowels for another, so sadly, she won't find it. The other dumpling has one of the most common names in recent years, so even though her name is there, the products are almost always out of stock.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Autograph Books} </span></b><span style="background-color: white;"><br />Have the kiddos bring some autograph books to the Meet-and-Greets. It's cute! It's tradition! It also gives them a convo starter with the characters. Some people <b>DIY </b>their own...or you can be like us and pick up one from the <b>Dollar Store</b> with a bunch of princesses on the front. A big rule of thumbelinas - make sure you have them ready to go when it's your turn to greet your favorite friend...and keep a big fat pen quickly accessible for the character. {Help a pal out and remove the cap!} </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">I had high hopes to bring the matte from a frame with me so all of the characters could sign around it, we could pop a family pic in the middle and eventually hang it in the girls' Playroom...but the thought of carrying a delicate <b>{8 x 10}</b> shape around and not getting it smooshed and squished gave me the OCD shakes somethin' fierce! SO! I'm going to transfer {trace} all of the autographs onto the matte myself and see what happens. Hopefully it's done by {F} so you can see what I mean! </span><br />
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Stop here for frozen treats. It's located in Tomorrowland.<br />
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We stumbled upon this awesome area in Hollywood Studios. <b>Sophia</b>, <b>Jake </b>and <b>Minnie </b>{in a Clubhouse setting!}<b> </b>were there in full effect! Short lines. Quick wait. It was just around the corner from this sort of secret area to meet Mickey in his <b>Sorcerer</b> hat. He was in an air conditioned room - sort of out of the way. We waited for about 3 minutes total. Score! <b>Star Wars Launch Bay</b> is right in the back of this area.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666; font-size: large;">{Art of Animation}</span></b><br />
We stayed here in the <b>Little Mermaid rooms</b> during our first visit with the girls last year. Terrifically themed! Just enough room. GREAT on the wallet {just over a hundred clams}. Loved that there was a shuttle service to the park. Big parking lots to dock your ship for the week. Very quiet. Raindrop shower heads. Holla!<br />
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<b><span style="color: #e06666;">{Aurora}</span></b></span><br />
Didn't get to see her last year, so she was for certs on our list this time. She doesn't have an official Meet-and-Greet, so we tracked her down at Akershus. She's only a "possibility" there...so we got really lucky! The chicas love all of the princesses...like whoa!...but in true twibling fashion, each sister has made claim to certain beauties. Aurora is the only one they share equally.<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-50495342694606162492016-03-02T21:20:00.001-05:002016-03-02T21:20:59.611-05:00Space Reserved...Welp.<br />
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Today was going to be the day I was going to kick off {March Magicalness} by discussing a bunch of Disney items that all begin with the letter {A}. Sadly, I attended the funeral of my beloved Great Uncle today, and I just need a quick lil sec to ponder what just happened. Still a slight mess of sadness right now...with raccoon eyes, shaky lips and sobby memories in tow. Yo.<br />
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I'm going to leave this lil post here so I can time stamp it for future references. I hope you'll check back tomorrow night when it's filled with All Things {A}. Pretty please! I can't wait to gab with you this month.<br />
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{P.S. Hug your loved ones a little tighter tonight, ok? Will ya do that for me?}<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-69812516069122694332016-03-01T22:04:00.004-05:002016-03-01T22:10:55.134-05:00Introducing: March MagicalnessWe're back from The Diz!<br />
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Annnnd, sadly, we're right smack in the middle of that monumentous melancholy mode.<br />
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You know the one. You know it all too well, my dearies.<br />
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That Disney denial dip. Ya know that feeling? That one where you were recently on the sweeeeeetest of sugar highs, and now you're tragically trying so hard to hold on to that fantastic fix, that you find yourself daydreaming about Dining Plans uno minuto and then drifting back to your desk the next :60. You just don't know which way to turn.<br />
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Super sad, eh?<br />
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It's the <b><span style="color: #e06666;">#DisneyDrop</span></b>, yo. And we've got 4 confirmed cases over here in our Clubhouse.<br />
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If Mickster was a doctor, we wonder what he'd say. Would he tell us to just keep on replaying every scrumptiously superb second of our terrific trip? Or, would he nicely nudge us to snap back into reality, tackle the loaded laundry pile, catch back up on Scandal and stock up the fridge?<br />
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We're a pack of spirited souls, my family and me. So to us, life is just one big blast, and we're planning to dwell on the Diz any chance we get. Now, here's where you come in! Want to join us? We're (un)officially renaming this month {March Magicalness} - 31 days of Disney all nicely nestled into this snuggly small slice of the web. We're going to celebrate Walt's Wonders every single day for the next few weeks. So, if you're up for some Goofy gab and down with some Daisy dish - stay with us. At the end of each post, we're going to ask you to weigh in. So, get those Hollywood Studio hats on and let out your inner animal {Kingdom}.<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-42266616635065805602016-01-27T20:03:00.002-05:002016-01-28T09:48:29.466-05:00Peanut Bundt-er Buckeye CakeSo, there I was! Right smack in the middle of an ordinary Wednesday, about to run a few errands on my lunch hour, when I get a text from my homegirl {KK}... "Happy National Chocolate Cake Day!"<br />
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Her mid-day message reminded me of a little number I like to call...{Peanut Bundt-er Buckeye Cake}. Want to make it? Please do! It's hella good. And, hella sinful. CoCo always told me to break the rules sometimes, so go 'head darlins. Chow down in your most sparkliest of crowns. </div>
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Take your fave chocolate cake mix and pour the dry mix into a bowl. A 1 pkg. dry chocolate pudding mix, 1c sour cream, 1c veg oil, 4 eggs and 1/2c warm water. Mix it thoroughly in a stand mixer. </div>
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Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-58704283867802923812016-01-17T12:16:00.000-05:002016-01-17T12:24:22.083-05:00Babblings, Big Girls and Bottle Drying Racks{2016.}<br />
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I'm crushin' on you so far, sweetcheeks!<br />
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I've been telling friends and fam that I'm welcoming this year with a wide-eyed, chillaxin' and relaxin' view. I'm kicking back, goin' with the flow and not taking things too seriously {not that I ever have, lol}.<br />
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Basically, I found myself on the XS end of a clearance rack in the Target Girls section before Christmas...and I felt a little breathless for a second. So, I gave myself a little pep talk about <i>time</i>. Where did my teeny tiny twosome go?!<br />
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I typically shop a few sizes ahead to be ready to rock 'n roll when growth spurts take center stage...but WHAT THE FEEZIE?!!!! I gasped when I looked down at my now shaky arm - covered with lovely soft pink leather jackets, non-footie pajammies, flowy skirts with NO attached bloomers and athletic gear. Yep. "Performance" zip-ups, for God's sake! Champion. {Stahhhhp.}<br />
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My current Twinkles then flashed in front of my eyes, and I saw how elementary-aged dimples have taken the place of wittle baby chipmunk cheeks. Barbie has given Barney the boot. Gerber puffs were Bye Felicia'd by Rold Golds many Fridays ago. Elmo has turned in to just a mere googly-eyed acquaintance. Jars of sweet potatoes have been replaced with curly fries and nuggs.<br />
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It's wonderfully exciting to see these little butterflies spread their wings, but on a daily basis, I can't help but miss cuddling them in their smooshy wooshy swaddled cocoons. So, yep. Semi-new outlook for your 'ol pal over here. Born right smack in the middle of a Jr. Mossimo display.<br />
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I've always lived religiously by the "live in the moment" Mommy mentality... {spontaneous dance parties, Taylor Swift sing-a-longs before school, bracelet making before bed time, etc.}...so it's time to do even MORE of it...but at an even <i>slower</i> pace. No more rushing around. No more over-scheduling. No more keeping up with the Kardashians. {That last one is just a metaphor. I have E! network on loop, yo.}<br />
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Glimpses of our twinfants are still bouncing around the house to keep our hearts a flutter. Here's one of our faves...<b>The Boon Grass Countertop Bottle Drying Rack</b>.<br />
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These drying racks are sold in small and large sizes. We have 2 small versions stacked side by side, but the large is a boss. If one of these bad boys ever bust, I'm totes getting big poppa. They'll cost you around $14 for a small and $20 for a large.<br />
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Big thanks for letting me jump on my soap box today. Do you have any baby items you've upcycled at your casa? Tell me about 'em!<br />
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Whatcha been up to? You ready to take Sixteen by storm? Good! Buckle up, because I have a honey of a hurricane to tell you about. {<b>Velvet Hangers</b>.}<br />
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We can all relate to the following nightmare-ish photos, but I want to share with you how to kick these Felicia-style scenarios to the curb. These images are not safe for the faint at OCD heart.<br />
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Over the holidays, I kept hearing about "Joy" - the movie based on the HSN powerhouse, Joy Mangano, and I remembered she is the brains behind the almighty {Huggable Hangers}. This lightbulb moment coincided with my organizational plans for 2016. Zhooshing up my closet had been sitting pretty at the tippy top of my list.<br />
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Now, I love the nice workout I get each time I try to unhook hangers from fist fights each morning. But, while the bicep lovin' is mucho appreciated, it's sooooo yawn-worthy. Terrible time-waster! The concept behind these Huggable Hangers seemed to be a total knockout, and I wanted it right on my side of the ring.</div>
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<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">They're lightweight.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">The hooks can swivel.</span></b></li>
<li><b><span style="color: #e06666;">Velvet coating provides a non-slip grip.</span></b></li>
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Here is what they look like. I scored a set of 30 for $12.88 right at my local Wal-Mart. Best price I could find...and for those that know me well, I searched to the ends of the web to provide this research. {There might be even better cheapies out there, but I factored in convenience...a.k.a. impatience!...as well. I didn't want to pay for shipping and the possibility of having to send these back if they didn't strike my fancy.}</div>
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Real Talk: here's a {before} snapshot of my faves. A little rough around the top edges, eh? Just a buncha Daisy Fuentes prints tryin' to step to a Vera Wang army. {Shudder.}</div>
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As I started to tidy this tango, I discovered many treats. I looked at each dress and reminisced about an event it was attached to. {Gave me all da feels.} I was able to pitch a few that just aren't my thang anymore. {Gave me plans to donate.} I laughed at some "what was I thinking" prints. {Gave me agita.} And...one of my fave findings...was a new dress! {Gave me some future dinna plans.}</div>
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I squished these dresses together just to show you the chunk of space I was able to gain with these goodies. I've since spread these out for easier scanning. {Hmmmmm...who has a Kohls 30% code on hand? hehe}</div>
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Final thoughts? Buy 'em. Someday I'll spring for some genuine JMs, but for now, BH&G is totally having a moment ova here. I'm now off to new adventures. Seeking help for my dear dress obsession {#Obdression}...and...</div>
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The {CD} fam had a bit of shared heartache over the past few weeks, that ultimately resulted in a new angel flying high above the clouds. My beloved cousin passed away unexpectedly on Dec.1... and we've been doing some heavy soul searching and spiritual reflecting ever since.<br />
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I feel an intense loss right now, but I've been inching back to my regular vibe of choosing cheer {#Always} I could ramble for days about the deep impact Cousin {F} made on my life and to everyone he met, but it's all just a bit too fresh. {I'm still too ticked!} One day, I will surely tell his tale, and I hope you'll kick back with a K-Cup, bust out the VS sweats and snuggle down on a sleepy Sunday night to hear about this beautiful being who was filled with love and who beamed with light.<br />
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But, for now, in my attempt to slowly switch gears and get back on track, I'd like to waltz on in to the Christmas spirit and pair a craft with a tribute to Cousin {F}. So random, right? Yep. Just the way I like it.<br />
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Cousin {F} left a major footprint on my heart. I happily compare him to my Grandpa {Papa} who I often talk about on here. Both of them were larger than life. Huge bundles of energy whose big shoes simply can not be re-filled.<br />
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So..in honor of {F} today...and in remembrance of your special someone in the sky...how about we bust out a tried and true Salt Dough Ornament recipe, take a "step" in the right direction and paint to our own perfection?!<br />
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Get the kiddos to stand on a large portion of the dough {rolled to about 1/8 thick} and make a keepsake of those twinkle toes. Cut around the footprint and leave a bit of dough toward the top so you can make a small hole {straws work fab}. Bake these beauts for about 1 hour. When done, you can string a ribbon through it so it can chill on the tree.<br />
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Last year, we painted ours to look like Olaf. Sure could use a warm hug right now! <br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-67689837068698564452015-11-24T21:27:00.001-05:002015-11-24T21:37:59.144-05:00{DIY} Paint Chip CalendarThis one goes out to Library books.<br />
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Beauties from the 'Brary.<br />
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The day we found out Twinados were approaching, was the day we 'done mapped out a plan, kids. We told ourselves we'd try to at least be <strike>one </strike> ...{<i>scrap that</i>}... TWO gazillion steps ahead 'o these chicks. We've color coded them, got them to sleep in till 9:00 for 5 years, successfully transitioned them to full size beds, bubble-bathed them both at the same time, had them saying the alphabet at age 2, taught them to brush their own chompers, rocked plane rides to Florida and back...and even crushed double potty training.<br />
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All at the same time. Even with a huge dash of their Mommy's sassy-pants genes.<br />
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But ya know what we suck at? LIBRARY BOOKS! {I can't. Even. Deal.} For the love of God - why can't we remember to return these little rebels back to their rightful shelf at school?! It's actually comical. We read them allll week long and talk about them daily. {We're in Book It territory, ya know? Holla!} But, nope.<br />
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So, I got fed up with myself...right around the same time I stumbled across this little jewel below on Facebook. I rarely click these things as I scroll by because I can't stand the 7,389 pop-up ads that show their mugs each time I try. But this one caught my interest for some reason. It rudely calls out popular Pinterest projects.<br />
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Pretty sure they're calling everyone who has attempted these crafts...BASIC. Whatevs. I love Basic. Jump on the dang bandwagon if you want to. Who cares? The more the merrier. My house is overflowing with burlap, mason jars and chevron for days. {Don't visit if gold spray paint ain't your thang. Kthanksbye.} I equate these trends to the beloved mauve/cornflower blue -or- raspberry/forest green phenomenon from the early 90s. Basic brings us all together!<br />
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Anyhoo...picture #3 in the article was sent from above during #librarygate. I realized we needed something bigger than our calendar pages taped to the inside of our cupboards to remind us of our ducks that <i>should</i> be in a row.<br />
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Enter: the <b>DIY Paint Chip Calendar</b>. The photo seemed simple enough to copy. Get your fave paint chips. measure them in a fun frame, put the glass over top, get some dry erase markers and go to town. So, that's exactly what we did!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-86731461162209832572015-11-23T21:36:00.003-05:002015-11-23T21:36:54.541-05:00Tater 'n Turkey Cupcakes<div style="text-align: center;">
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Twist up your dessert table with a little Turkey Day delight. While you're fooling your guests with these goofy goodies, you can be at the other end of the line thiefin' all the chocolate cannolis.<br />
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<b><span style="color: #b45f06;">Mashed Potato Cupcakes</span></b><br />Top your cupcake with some vanilla frosting, and swirl it with a spreader. Dot the center with a yellow Starburst. {Smoosh the edges so they aren't so pointy.} Drizzle some caramel syrup on top and there ya have it!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-2630557355930584222015-11-22T10:59:00.000-05:002015-11-22T11:11:38.171-05:00CORNY School SnacksHow do you know a good farmer when you see one?<br />
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This lil laugh holds a bright spot in my heart for sure. It's one of the first things my hubby's Grandpa told me when I first met him. Such a cute opening line! {One of my other favorite lines of his was..."Wait a minute! You weren't the girl who was here last week!"} You see, Grandpa C comes from a long line of farmers...and that line still continues today. It's quite special.<br />
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Being born and raised a city girl, I found hubs' rural background quite charming. I'm literally Yin...and he's definitely Yang. Although we live in my hometown now...a city!...we still pay homage to the dear Midwest. We try to instill this pride in the Twinados as much as we can. {They're half <i>Ohioan</i>, after all!} We started their road trip adventures at the darling age of 5 months, taught them that the best crayon colors in the box are scarlet and grey and that you never...ever...under no circumstances, put the letter that comes after L before the word ichigan. {It's the little things, ya know?}<br />
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Anyhoo. Turkey Day always reminds me of roots. Family. Homey. Cozy. It makes me reflect on the blessings brought forth to my gals by two very different {yet similar} sides of the gene pool {or, I-90}. So, last year, the chicas had to bring in a Thanksgiving snack for their classmates. I turned my thoughts toward the Thruway and looked beyond Cleveland for inspiration. What should they bring??? I wondered.<br />
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Corn. {Bingo!} Bring a lil slice 'o the Buckeye State to Pre-K why don'tcha! Here's a quick punny snack for the wee ones this November. Hope you'll try it!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-73218490484490177872015-11-15T20:35:00.006-05:002015-11-15T20:35:51.967-05:00I Love Lamp{ers}Tonight's big PSA is going out to all of my homies who want to spice up their laundry room with a little sass. Ge a "load" of this! {Meet: The Lamper.}<br />
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It's a double decker diva, and she's God's gift to 'yo back. So, look right on up and thank him. Then, put on your Pumas and run out to buy one of these pretties. Stat! She's a tall glass 'o water - a laundry basket and a hamper in one. You can fit a ridiculous amount of schtuff in this lil rebel - 2 bushels of laundry at least.<br />
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The 18-in. height is fab. Reinforced handles make it easy to carry - no bending or slouching required! The slim design makes it nice to store when not in use. We bought ours at Wally's, but I think Tarzhay may sell these beauties, as well. It'll cost you around 8 bucks to take laundry time to the next level. These are also sold in black.<br />
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That's my spiel tonight, kids. Stop back and lemme know whatcha think! Never in my wildest dreams {and trust me...mine are wild!} did I ever think I'd someday be professing my love for a laundry room product, but oh how the "Tides" have turned!<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-48780129525939498302015-11-11T21:17:00.002-05:002015-11-11T21:17:35.956-05:00ACORNy Fall TreatWant a quick lil somethin' to add to your <i>superssweetandsavory</i> spread this Thanksgiving?<br />
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Keep these 3-ingredient darlins on hand this Turkey Day to serve during down time. You know that time. Those 3 minutes - maybe 4 - in between your last bite 'o butternut squash and your first mouthfulla mini cheesecakes.<br />
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<br />Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-27551292181639840152015-11-08T06:49:00.001-05:002015-11-08T07:34:49.812-05:00Cornucopia Cake PopsHelloooooooo NOVEMBER!!!!!!!<br />
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It's time to get plannin' for that Turkey Day celebration! The big meal is nice and all, but let's face it...the suga suga's the main event. {Right, peeps?}<br />
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Growing up in an Italian fam, pasta, prosciutto and pomodoro seemed to always take center stage on this holiday. The turkey, stuffing and cranberries were always "there" as were giving our thanksy thanks...but a Sicilian Supper was always front and center.<br />
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When I met the hubs {Midwest at it's best!}, his fam had allllll the traditional fixins on their big day. {A super welcomed culture shock!} Their nicely-squared, buttered dinner rolls served the sentimental spot of my beloved Columbus Bakery flat bread. Their marshmallow-swirled sweet potatoes stole my rosemary and olive oil potato wedges' show. Their fresh-from-the-farm corn TOTES stood in for my Gram's chick pea salad and mozz.<br />
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One thing we've always had in common though...is DESSERT. Pumpkin this! Pumpkin that! Chocolate yes! And, chocolate...yes again! That sweet spot has always remained a constant over the years. So, now that my Tiny Two soak up every holiday with an excitement parallel to getting the center cinnamon roll/finding out it's a Snow Day/realizing there's a House Hunters marathon on a Sunday afternoon, I try to find different delights for them to celebrate each occasion.<br />
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Last Novemba, my babes and I consulted one of our fave You Tube channels for some inspiration. <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZR4xgavMFc">My Cupcake Addiction</a></b> always offers up some cutie patootie pretties. We made a version of her {Cornucopia Cake Pops} and spent the rest of our day in Red Velvety Heaven. {Teach 'em young, right?!} So, here's a little something to punch up your party table this 26th. Bust out the double boiler, honey! Your day's about to get poppin'.<br />
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I made this recipe P.B. {Pre-blog!}, so all I have to share with ya is one lil 'ol pic from our Mama Bear/Baby Bears Baking Day. {One. #Lame!} We went heavy on the chocolate chips. Obvi.<br />
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{MCA} has all of the awesome step-by-steps, but here's how ours went down...<br />
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<i><span style="color: #e06666;">Shred and Smoosh...</span></i><br />
Bake a cake.<br />
Crumble down to sand grain size.<br />
Use a cheese grater.<br />
Micro-plane side.<br />
Mix in half a container of frosting.<br />
Don't let it get greasy.<br />
Roll up a bunch of cake balls.<br />
Make 'em the size of DD Munchkins.<br />
Then, roll them into a cone shape.<br />
Place them on a wax paper-lined cookie sheet.<br />
Smash one end down so it's flat.<br />
It should look like a little Santa hat!<br />
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Chill these for about 20 minutes.<br />
Dip a lolli stick tip into melted choco.<br />
Hold the cone, flat side to the left.<br />
Horn side to the right.<br />
Drive the stick into the bottom/middle.<br />
Place it back onto the cookie sheet.<br />
Flat side down again.<br />
Chill again for about 20 minutes.<br />
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While you wait, heat up your choco.<br />
Let it cool down to almost room temp.<br />
It's time to dip.<br />
Dunk it in choco, use a spoon to coat.<br />
Let dry on a cake pop stand.<br />
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Find a squeeze bottle.<br />
Fill it with melted choco.<br />
Let it cool a bit.<br />
Swirl choco around the edge.<br />
Coat it with mini chocolate chips.<br />
Spritz a bit in the middle.<br />
Add Runts!<br />
Make choco lines around the cone.<br />
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You'll see that we strayed a bit from the original recipe, but go 'head with your bad selves and make it your own! Someone try crushed Oreos around the edges, and invite me over for a few. Pretty please and...<i>thanks</i>.<br />
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As Halloween-a-palooza comes to a close, I'd like to thank all of you lovelies for tuning in to the crazy each day this month. Truly. Your homegirl be batty!<br />
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Anyhoo - a good friend of mine OWNS a haunted attraction. That's right! OWNS it. {#LikeABoss}. When I first met her, I thought her humor was on a whole other level - like out of this world amazeballs. Even her laugh is hysterical! She's got one that makes YOU laugh just by hearing it. {#contagious} Just when I thought she couldn't get any cooler, she started to talk about Halloween.<br />
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Say what, girlfraaaand?!!!!<br />
You dig the 31st TOO?!!!!<br />
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Complete. Awesome. Ridiculousness.<br />
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This Orange and Black Season, she yet again, brought the fabulousness of fright to all Syracusans on these cold autumn nights. {Frightmare Farms} is her place - and your time, she will not waste! The digs are set at "Professor Whitaker's Museum of Fright" - and guests are invited to tour his haunted estate.<br />
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Need something more spooky? No prob. They gotcha covered with a CONDEMNED HAUNTED MINE TRAIL EXPERIENCE!<br />
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Still on the hunt to scare the bajeezie outta yo girlfreezie? Done. How does finding your way out of a LABRYNTH sound? {Creepy McCreeperson if ya ask me!!!! #Bravo!}<br />
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* Located in Palermo, NY.</div>
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* Buy a VIP pass to skip the lines for each attraction.</div>
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* Online ticket purchasing is available.<br />
* A coupon is available on their main page.</div>
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<b>* {<a href="https://www.facebook.com/frightmarefarmsNY/?fref=ts">Click here</a>}</b> to check out their Facie page.</div>
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* Make a {<b><a href="http://frightmarefarms.net/">clickeroonie here</a></b>} to hop over to their website.</div>
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* Take a lil peek, before your knees go weak. {<b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HyqYVQVjFE&feature=youtu.be">Click here</a></b>}</div>
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This place is so rad, even the local news picked up on its awesomeness and stopped out for a story. Even further, a local band shot footage for their new video on the grounds. And, as if it can't get any more dope, 2 lucky lovebirds got HITCHED. On Halloween. ON the grounds. You heard me right! How epic is that?!!!<br />
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I sadly didn't get a cool chance to get out there this year, but you betta believe I'll be trying to cut the line next year to take in the terror! {Just not near the clowns. And their concealed machetes that we all know they carry around, lol.}<br />
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So there ya have it. I thought I'd close out this year's celebrations with a shout out to this very vampy place so you can keep them in mind for your first spooky stop next year. Keep an eye on their FB page and bookmark their website so you can love 'em over the next 365. I hope they'll stay in your devlish dreams until then!<br />
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{P.S.! Longer love note later! I will update this post throughout the year, so pop on back every now and then. xoxo}Coco's Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16091065189024319201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7247745329691081338.post-71774557679350779062015-10-30T22:24:00.000-04:002015-10-30T22:24:43.799-04:00FrankensnickersQuickest Halloween treat in the history of the land!<br />
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Give this lil monster a whirl!<br />
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<li>Shove a lollipop stick into one side half way.</li>
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<li>Let it dry upside down so the choco doesn't run.</li>
<li>Dip the whole candy into melted green choco.</li>
<li>Let it dry on its back on wax paper.</li>
<li>Add candy eyes.</li>
<li>Use frosting with a fine point tip for face accents.</li>
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