Magic Kingdom Overlooked: Main Street USA

There are plenty of attractions at Walt Disney World theme parks, and I want to discuss those great little attractions that are the most commonly overlooked! The little things are usually where you will find the most charming touches at the parks! Walking into the Magic Kingdom is an experience in and of itself. You will hear people laughing and hustling about, enjoying the magic. You will see bright bunches of Mickey Mouse balloons, and smell the wonderful baked and brewed goods on Main Street USA. Those are the obvious things…how about the subtle little details? If nothing else, take … Continue reading

The Shock of Adoption Secrets

We had heard about it happening in other families but were shocked to learn of it in our own. How could this happen? How did it get covered up for so long? There are so many questions that may never be answered… As we pulled up to my mother-in-law’s home for a harvest time/Halloween party, we noticed my husband’s step-mother parked in the driveway. It was our assumption at the time she might have wanted to meet her youngest grandson for the first time. We gathered the children and brought them into the house. Directing the kids to the play … Continue reading

Marriage Busters

While there are many positive things we can do to improve our marriages, there are also some things we must avoid in order to build and maintain close relationships with our spouses: Keeping Secrets This isn’t to say that you shouldn’t have any private thoughts, but it does mean that you should not keep important things from your spouse. Know that he or she will probably find out eventually anyway, and it’s best if your mate hears about issues from you. Anyone who ever watched a soap opera or other type of drama series knows that keeping secrets is what … Continue reading

Secrets of Walt Disney World: Volume #1

When you step into the borders of the Walt Disney World resort, it is almost as if you’re stepping into an entirely different world. Sequestered away from the troubles of the real world, it’s somewhat like stepping into a sort of odd inter-dimensional vortex. And just like a fantasy world, there’s always secret passageways and treasure to be found. So, for your next trip to The World, here are a few secrets that you might not have been aware of before. 1. If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World resort and you have kids, you might find that they’ll … Continue reading

My Secret Disneyland Diary

Yesterday I went to Disneyland. Alone. I know; it’s a rather bizarre concept. Nobody goes to Disneyland alone except employees, people meeting friends, or weird-os that talk to themselves. I got more than a few raised eyebrows as I rode the tram into the park solo. Even I wondered what I was doing. Going alone was something I’d always wanted to do. But it never made sense before. I had too many kids that would have died a painful, agonizing death if I had dared to go without them. Yet now I found myself in California due to a family … Continue reading