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A Princess Party for the Sleeping Beauty DVD Release!

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Sleeping Beauty #DisneyBeauties #shopMy daughter has the same view of Disney Princesses that I do on fabulous shoes: we love them all, and they are essential when playing dress up.  So while we may still have a few weeks until Halloween,  come to our house on any given day and you will find my little girl all decked out in full costume of her favorite Princess of the day.  Her current favorite Princess is Sleeping Beauty, and it’s perfect timing because Disney is getting ready to bring her out of the vault! She knows all the words to Once Upon a Dream, but she’s never seen the movie!  So this weekend we are getting the new Sleeping Beauty DVD , and in honor of the  release of Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition, Walmart has something special planned for your Princess too, a Princess Party!

So mark your calendars for a Princess Party on October 11 from 10-4 at Walmart. Make sure you bring your Princess or Prince all  dressed up in their favorite costume to take part in all of the fun! There will be Disney Princess coloring activities and you can sample Disney Princess cupcakes! It’s also a great time to snag your copy of the Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition and the special Bonus DVD combo pack and your Disney Princess Halloween Costumes. Or if you are crazy like me, you can get a jump on Holiday Shopping! Click here to see if your Walmart is participating

Sleeping Beautty DVD #DisneyBeauties #ShopWhen you get to Walmart, don’t forget to grab the American Greetings coupon so you can save $3 with any $10 purchase of Disney-themed Party Goods supplies (at participating Walmart stores). What a perfect way to get a Princess Party started!

Lyla and I will be at the Princess Party, but she can’t decide if she wants to go as Ariel or Merida. Decisions. Decisions. If you go to this event, be sure to use the #DisneyBeauties hashtag when sharing your pictures! I’ll be doing the same on my Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

Making Easter “Eggstra” Special with Hallmark Easter Cards & Simple Easter Crafts

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Older brothers are the worst, and mine is no exception. As kids, he was always a Couch Commando stealing the remote control from me, always had that smelly boy scent that is a cross between wet dog and dirt, and even worse, as teens he never let me date his friends. See, he was the WORST. However, as time goes on, if you are really lucky,those awful big brothers slowly turn into your friend  and you realize he’s not so awful. And while he still controls the remote on holidays and finally has that stinky thing under control, the best part of having a brother is watching our kids become the best of friends. If you ask my kids who is their “bestest” friend in the whole wide world, they ALWAYS answer “our cousins!” Even though hundreds of miles separate them, it never dampens their bond. So that’s why holidays that we can’t be together are rough on all of us. To cheer myself and the kids up about not seeing their cousins/best friends on Easter, I suggested we send cards that tell them how much we miss and love them. Lucky for me, Hallmark Value cards are adorable and the right price. No need to break this Easter Bunny’s wallet!

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Since I knew that our Walmart has a huge selection of Hallmark cards, I unleashed the kids on the greeting card aisle and let them pick out a handful of Hallmark cards for their cousins. My apologizes to the good people at Walmart. I swear I tried to put the cards back in their rightful place.

Lyla Card #CollectiveBias #EasterValue

They took their selection process very seriously! Since the Hallmark Value Cards were only ¢97, I didn’t mind that they picked up a few extras for their grandparents and friends. Plus if you are a member of the Hallmark Rewards Program, for every card you purchase at Walmart, you earn rewards.  So go ahead, kiddos, grab a few more!#EasterValue #CollectiveBias

When we got home, they couldn’t wait to personalize each card.

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When the cards were done, it was time for a little show and share. Even though the cards would be delivered in a few days, the kids couldn’t wait to show off their handy work. The easiest way to keep in touch with their cousins is to Skype, and they always want to put on a show for their captive audience.  So before our Skype session started, we put together the easiest and cutest Easter craft.

Bunny Sock Puppet #EasterValue #CollectiveBias

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They didn’t stop with a puppet show just for their cousins. They even performed for their biggest fans, their grandparents.

Sykping! #EasterValue ##CollectiveBias

The cards were supposed to be a surprise, but they couldn’t resist sharing what special surprise would be coming in the mail in a few days.

Even though the kids can’t spend Easter with their cousins, I know that little things like sending cards and performing puppet shows over Skype are great ways to help the kids stay connected until they are all together again.

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