Isn’t it funny how there’s no “one” season of the year that’s designated “Visit Walt Disney World” time? Disney aficionados can make a case for heading to the Orlando area wonderland for ANY time of the year and with good reason – there’s always something new and different happening. Yet some things still manage to […]
From the Expert: Surviving Disney in the Summer {Guest Post}
Last summer at this time, I was frantically making the final touches to my family’s trip to Disney World. I found Disney Travel Expert and Mompreneur, Jenn Whitney of Whiteglove Destinations via Twitter and she was so super helpful to me, that I asked her to share her Disney travel tips here on mom a […]
Disney On the Road
About two weeks ago I had the chance to take part in a Disney Social Media Moms event in New York City, for a fantastic morning of networking with other social media mavens, as well as the opportunity to be sprinkled with some “pixie dust” by a panel of successful mompreneurs. I’m delighted to share […]
Tips for Traveling with a Tot and Large Group (from someone who lived to tell about it)
As you might know from some previous mom a la mode posts, our Disney Dream vacation involved a large, extended family and a toddler on land and at sea. We traveled on buses, trams, monorails, planes, a cruise ship, cars and vans and thankfully handled it like champs. This is entirely thanks to the generous contributions […]
Food, Fashion, Fun and Everything Fabulous in Delightful Disney
My family’s Disney Dream Vacation started with two and a half days at Walt Disney World, followed by a five night Bahamian Cruise on the Disney Dream. As you can imagine, there is so much to talk about, but I don’t want to overload you with Pixie Dust. So in true mom a la mode […]
The Vacation That Almost Wasn’t…
Mom a la mode is back from her family’s Disney Dream Vacation, and it was truly one of the most memorable vacations on many levels. For starters, it was my son’s first time on an aircraft and sea vessel, and it was our first time traveling as a large group. As you might have read […]
My Summer Obsessions
From BRAVO TV to brightly colored floral Camp Shirts, there are quite a few things making this mama’s summer sizzle. Here is mom a la mode’s round up of her Summer Obsessions (and be sure check back quarterly for my seasonal obsessions!) Enjoy! Food: Siracha When I was pregnant with my son, I craved sweet/spicy/tangy […]
Preparing to Head to the Happiest Place on Earth…
We are preparing to head to the Happiest Place on Earth…Disney World! In the summer. With a toddler. I know what you’re thinking – we’re nuts, right? Well, we very well may be. But thankfully, we’re the best kind: mixed nuts! Yes, the whole family – both sets of grandparents, both brothers, fiancée, and even […]