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Mickey Monday! Matching shirts and why you should wear them.

I'm just going to say that, unless you are playing a team sport or flipping burgers, matching shirts are a no no. I don't like kids in them, I don't like couples who wear them, and you can disagree with me all you like, that's you...we can still be friends. But for me? No. UNLESS, you are going to Disney, and here's why: Visibility: Your little anklebiters and the "adults" in your party will be easier to spot in the crowds Safety: Let's say, god forbid, you get separated from your kid. … [Read more...]

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Mickey Monday! It’s time to decorate your Magic Bands!

The Magic Bands are here! The Magic Bands are here! But PLAIN Magic Bands? Oh no no no, this will not do. So we had everyone over, and between all 22 of us, we decorated the bananas out of those babies. Wanna know how? (Yes. Yes you do) First, and most important, you need to clean your band with alcohol. Do NOT skip this step. Your stuff will not stick properly if your band isn't clean. Now there are two ways to do this, you can fire up your Silhouette, and make some decals using this … [Read more...]

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Minnesota Winter Stew (Crock Pot Friendly, dontcha know)

It.is.friggin.FREEZING! When the temperature drops below 30, this Minnesota Girl starts craving stew.....So, here is a  German-y, warm, sweatshirt season recipe for when you need a little warming up. Ingredients: 4 Gangster brats from Stokkes Meat Market at The Adolph Store (or whatever kind of brats you can find) 2 onions, sliced a buttload of garlic, diced 1 Grain Belt beer (or whatever you like) 3 lbs or so of potatoes, cut into chunks 4 c Beef or Chicken Stock 1 large … [Read more...]

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Kissing Mickey & Minnie Shoes-See also customizing your Chucks, and vinyl layering

It's Mickey Monday again! So, you ever make something, and it turns out JUST how you envisioned it in your head, and you're all, "I AM A GOLDEN GODDESS OF CRAFTINESS JUST BOW BEFORE ME AND WEEP THAT YOU ARE NOT ME!!!"......or is that just me? No? ok, then where was I? Oh, so yeah, we're headed to The Most Magical Place On Earth very, very soon. Since the average person clocks 6-12 miles a day there, I figured Imma need some comfy shoes....enter my perfectly broken in signature footwear...Chucks. … [Read more...]

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That’s MY ride!-Disney Stroller ID cards

It's Mickey Monday people! So, maybe you aren't bringing 22 people, and four strollers to Disney World, maybe you're just bringing one... either way, you're going to want to have some way to set your stroller apart from the bazillion other strollers at The Happiest Place on Earth. Here's a little inspiration for you. I made these by grabbing some images off the ol' internet, tracing them in my Silhouette software, and then layering cardstock. I made them sturdy by giving them a few passes … [Read more...]

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Disney Money Savings Jar & The Wet Method of Vinyl Application

  So, let this serve as your first and only warning: I am currently Disney Crazed. A year ago, my parents let us know that they would be taking the entire family (all 22 of us) to Disney World to celebrate their 40th anniversary. I immediately fell down the Pinterest rabbit hole (Pinhole) that is all things Disney...I may have a slight addiction....Departure Day is fast approaching, and I am in full on, balls out, no shame Disney Mode...with the arrival of the Silhouette Cameo, I am also in Put … [Read more...]

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Bacon Flavored Vodka

Hello world, I'm going to make my first post quick and simple. It makes a great "guy gift", and takes very little effort. (Sweeeeeet!) Today, we're making BACON VODKA! Let's get to it: Supplies Needed: 1lb bacon 1 liter cheap vodka 1 qt jar Fun packaging How to: Cook up your bacon via your preferred method. (I like the oven) Let it cool, and cut the slices you didn't eat in half ( you know you ate some, and so did everyone else that came through the kitchen, it's … [Read more...]