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  • Disney Cruise Packing

    Disney Cruise Must Haves

    Over the years I’ve really dialed in a tried and true packing list for a Disney Cruise. Here are the items that I absolutely wouldn’t forget to pack! All links are affiliates. Reusable Water Bottle – The cups available for drinks on the boat are not made for transporting liquids throughout the ship, having your own reusable cup of some kind is a game-changer. Bonus points if it’s leakproof and you can toss it in a tote bag. ID Card Holder – Your room key opens your room door, but it is also what you use to pay for anything on the ship and to link your photos to your…

  •  Disney Cruise Tips

    Disney Cruise Line Tips and Tricks

    I’m deep into prep for our third Disney cruise! Over the last couple of trips I’ve really zoned in on what works for us, and I’ve been keeping a running note in my phone of things that work well and things I want to remember. I thought I’d share these tips and tricks for Disney Cruise Line just in case you’re planning a trip of your own – and in case my list ever gets accidentally deleted! This list is in absolutely no order at all, just my random thoughts and rememberings. Wow, that was a lot! I clearly have a ton of thoughts about cruising with Disney. It’s something…

  • spring break staycation

    Spring Break Staycation

    We’re going on another Disney Cruise later this spring and we could not be more excited! Since that trip won’t fall during school’s spring break I’ve been trying to plan some things to make sure that the week off school is still fun. It’s time for a staycation, and that can be a challenge this time of year when the weather still makes it hard to spend much time outside. Here’s what I’ve got up my sleeve for this spring break staycation – and some other ideas that we’ve done in the past. Movie Date – We love to see a movie in the theater. It’s a great way to…

  • Spring Fashion 2025

    Spring Break Style

    The sun has finally started shining again, and that always signals my brain for warm weather clothes. I’m desperate to wear all things coastal. Here’s what’s currently in my cart for spring break 2025! Straw tote – I had a bag like this as a teen and I’m kicking myself for getting rid of it. I could not be happier that this look is coming back and I absolutely will have one of these again for the summer. Round Sunglasses – Is it possible to have too many sunglasses? I don’t think so. These are classic and trendy at the same time and I love the color. Pearl Huggie Hoops…

  • Planning a Staycation

    Spring Break Staycation Ideas

    I am all about the staycation! It’s perfect for spring break because it doesn’t always fall at the best time to travel, and really who wants to travel with everyone else in the world. The perks of a staycation are that you don’t have to pack, you get to sleep in your own bed, and there’s no jet lag. Plus, since you’re not spending money on flights or hotels you can stretch your budget a lot farther. So how do you make a staycation really feel like a vacation, and not just laying around on your couch watching Netflix? Here are my tips. Plan ahead. Having a specific plan in…

  • Disney Cruise

    Disney Cruise Packing and Prep!

    We’re going on another Disney Cruise! We did one last spring and are now totally hooked. As I prep and start to pack for this adventure, I wanted to compile all of the ideas and resources that I share last year. If you’re looking into a family adventure with Disney Cruise Line, here are some packing and prep ideas that will hopefully help! Click on the image to read the full post.

  • beach packing list

    Beach Vacation Must-Haves

    Whew! Have you ever felt like you needed to recover from your vacation?! We took a beach trip a couple of weeks ago and getting back to “normal” after coming home has been ROUGH. I don’t know if it was all the sun, being off of our daily schedule, or overstimulation, but we weren’t good for much of anything last week. It also gave me a little time to reflect, and I always appreciate time to consider what I’d do the same and different on another similar trip. I packed a lot of the same things that we took for our cruise, and I’ve learned that being on a cruise…

  • Friday Freebie – Ultimate packing list

    Happy Friday! I am currently on vacation, so I thought I’d share something a little different this Friday.  Those of you who have followed Preschool Ponderings for some time are well aware that I have a passion for all things organization. It should come as no surprise that I am known as the master of the packing list, but I may have found a freebie that challenges even my own list – this packing list freebie is from I Should Be Mopping the Floor.  If you don’t have a love for packing like I do, then this list is going to be your best friend! Go download yours and have…

  • Friday Freebie – Editable Boarding Pass

    Happy Friday! My travel posts all week have me itching to go somewhere, I might have to make a day trip this weekend! Here is an incredible freebie for your travel week – this super-high quality Boarding Pass from A First for Everything can be edited to reflect the destination, the name of the traveler, and the name of the airline.  How fun is that?! Make sure to download yours and have a great weekend!