Month: May 2020

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Visiting the Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado

With recent events, many families are scrapping their summer vacation plans in favor of road trips and outdoor adventures. Luckily, we live in a big country with a variety of landscapes to explore. If you find yourself in Colorado, be sure to check out the Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs. With its spectacular rock formations, awe-inspiring vistas, and extensive trail system, there’s something for everyone to see and do.

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Aunt Dixie’s Rhubarb Custard Pie

One of my favorite parts about spring is that rhubarb is in season. For as long as I can remember, my parents have had a rhubarb patch in their garden or yard, sometimes two or three. Rhubarb is a plant with huge leaves and reddish green stalks. The leaves are poisonous, but the stalks are edible and oh, so good! When my brothers and I were little, we’d pick rhubarb stalks, snap off the leaves, and just chew on the tart stems. However, rhubarb is even better cooked. I love rhubarb sauce and rhubarb crisp,  but my favorite is rhubarb custard pie. And, my aunt Dixie’s rhubarb pie recipe is the absolute best!

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How to Get the Perfect Magic Kingdom Ride Photos

Guests at Walt Disney World encounter PhotoPass photographers throughout the park. This makes the  Memory Maker package a great investment if you are willing to take the time to stop and pose. But, did you know that the Memory Maker package also includes on-ride photos?  It’s a great way to get those action photos that you would otherwise miss out on. However, the secret to a great photo is knowing where the camera is. Luckily, with some research (both online and in-person), I’ve come up with a list of where the cameras are so you can get the best Magic Kingdom ride photos.

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Rookie Mistakes NOT to Make at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

So, if you are like us, you may have moved your spring break Disney trip to the fall because of Covid-19 and the stay-at-home orders. Even though we were disappointed to lose out on the beautiful spring weather and the gorgeous, EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, visiting Walt Disney World during the autumn  also has its own perks. In addition to the Food and Wine Festival in EPCOT, guests who are visiting the Walt Disney World resort during August, September, or October have the option of buying a special after-hours ticket for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. If you’ve never been to the Halloween party, it’s a lot of fun, but there are some rookie Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party mistakes to avoid.

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Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Due to Covid-19, I’ve been spending almost all my time at home lately, teaching from the kitchen table. Because of this, I have time to think about meals in the mornings, preparing them early in the day so that we always have something good to eat when Dennis gets home from work. As I was flipping through my recipe box, I came across my favorite old-fashioned sugar cookie recipe. It had been a while since I had made them, but since these cookies bring back such awesome memories, I decided to make a batch.

 

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Disney’s Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner Review

Looking for a delicious dinner at Walt Disney World? Check out the Liberty Tree Tavern, located in the Liberty Square section of Disney’s Magic Kingdom park.  We’ve had dinner there several times over the years, and it never disappoints.  Our latest feast was on Christmas Eve, during the busiest time of year. Being a party of two on this trip, our experience may vary somewhat from that of larger groups.  If you are deciding whether to choose this restaurant for your upcoming trip, please keep reading to learn more about our visit.

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