How Obsessed with Disney are you?

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I have some news!  I will have my first giveaway in the next week or so.  I have spent some of my free time after M is in bed this week working on my blog.  Bought the domain name, created a Facebook site, created a Twitter site and a few other things.  To keep in the loop please “Like” my Facebook page here and Follow “thecltdiaries” on Twitter @thecltdiaries .  You can also “Follow” my blog by clicking the link about this post.  Facebook is being funky about showing all my posts about the blog, so this way you won’t miss one!

Since my aunt sent me the “How Obsessed with Disney are you?”  Buzzfeed quiz, I figured this is a good week for a Disney post.  You can take that quiz here.  My result was 87 out of 120 & “ You are a true Disney head. If there is a Disney thing, you know about it.”  Let’s just say, I’m not surprised.

“C”lue-A great way to keep up on all things Disney is the many fan created Facebook pages.  I follow a ton but you need to find the ones that are right for you.  I have a few listed below this week, but you can find others by just typing “Disney Facebook” in Google.

“L”ink- Here are a few Facebook pages I “Like”.  A lot have websites too, but here are the links to their facebook pages.

Walt Disney World for Grownups – Find them here

The Main Street Mouse – Find them here

Disney Dining – Find them here.  This one has a bunch of spin offs, and I actually follow them all.  But when I’m planning my trips I find it to be very helpful.

“T”hought-  Dan and I have a bunch of favorite restaurants in Walt Disney World.  When we went last time we tried to rank some of our favorites.  We came close to agreeing, but couldn’t get it down completely.  One of our favorites is California Grill.  It was just recently renovated this past Fall and the food is amazing!  If you are on the dining plan it requires two credits, but it’s worth it.  After you eat, you can watch the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom from your table or their balcony.  They pump the music in.  So be sure if you want to make a reservation to time it to when the fireworks will be that night.  You can find that out by looking at the calendar on the Disney website.  Want to salivate over the menu?  Check it out here!

If anyone has any Disney questions that come up while you are planning, please let me know!  I would love to feature your question in a blog post!

Trying to be healthier…

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So in 2014 one of my goals for my family is to eat a little better and be more conscious of what is going into and on our bodies.  We are trying.  As we finish products we buy the healthier version.  I’m not giving up syrup on my pancakes, but we did buy an organic one when Log Cabin ran out.   Not everything is organic, but most have less artificial crap in them.  Don’t worry though, I’m not giving up Oreos or M&M’s yet.  This goes for some of our bath and cosmetic products as well.   I have switched M’s bubble bath when the other one ran out.  Hopefully this year is better than last year and that 2015 is better than 2014.  Baby steps…

 

“C”lue- Speaking of steps, about every 30 Steps there is a garbage can in Disney.  Sorry, had to tie my love of Disney into being more “healthy” and environmentally friendly.

 

“L”ink- The Environmental Working Groups Website: http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/  You can check out your favorite products and find new ones that might be better for you.  My biggest tip on this?  Read, read, read.  Just because something has a bad rating, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t use it.  Some of the things that they say are “bad” are just because of a fragrance that you might have an allergy to or something like that.  It still might be better than what you are currently using.  They have an app too that you can use while you are out shopping.

 

“T”hought-Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil-At first glance at the label, Coconut oil doesn’t look much better for you than other oils, but check out this website:  http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/surprising-health-benefits-coconut-oil  Everything in moderation.  If you can’t stand the taste of coconut, don’t worry.  It doesn’t have a strong coconut taste.  Dan and I don’t like coconut, but this doesn’t bother us.  Plus you can use on your skin and has a ton of other uses as well.  10 out of 10.  They also have it in a spray…will try that too soon.

The Happiest Place on Earth!

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So after a truly awful week, I decided to post on one of my favorite things in the world. Disney. It’s the happiest place on earth and if I could move my whole extended family down there (thanks to Dave and Darlene for at least moving close for half the year!) I would move myself in a heartbeat. Oh, they would need to do something about the heat in the summer though. Maybe turn it down a few notches?

So here is a start to some “CLT” things…don’t worry, this will be the first post of many for those who love Disney or want to find out tips for when you travel there!

“C”lue-Did you know you can have a personal shopper buy things at the grocery store (groceries, baby supplies, and even alcohol!) and have them delivered to your Disney hotel and they will be waiting for you when you get there? There are lots of services out there, but we used “Kelly’s Personal Delivery Service”. She charges a small delivery fee and a small percentage on your total order, but hers was less than others and we were pretty happy with her service. Dan was happy he had Blue Moon to help him get through the trip.  http://kellyspds.com/

“L”ink-In honor of Valentine’s day…who is your favorite Disney couple? http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinchirico/which-disney-couple-is-your-ideal-relationship Mine was Anna and Kristoff from “Frozen”. Guess I need to see that movie!

“T”hought- Disney Dole Whips. 9 out of 10. The authentic Dole Whip‘s core ingredient is Soft-Serve Pineapple Sorbet, and it can be served float-style, with pineapple juice; or all alone. They now have a self-serve machine at Disney’s Polynesian Resort and I found a link to buy soap that smells like these yummy things. If you haven’t tried one do it next time you are down there. Over in Adventureland.