Highlights from Disney Social Media Moms 2012 #DisneySMMoms

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I cannot believe that it has already been a week since I left for the Disney Social Media Moms Conference! It is difficult to capture everything I experienced into one blog post, but I have highlighted my favorite moments below. Also, if you attended the conference and wrote a post as well, please leave your link in the linky widget at the end of this post. I hope you are ready to see a ton of photos. YACHT CLUB RESORT photo credit: Walt Disney World

Universal Orlando: Hard Rock Hotel

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After our Disney Dream Cruise a few weeks ago, we headed to Universal Orlando for a few days to take on a whole new adventure! The folks at Universal Orlando treated my family to 2-day park tickets, as well as a 2 night stay at the Hard Rock Hotel. For us, hotels and resorts are a big part of the vacation experience, so we were thrilled to have the opportunity to stay at the Hard Rock Hotel on Universal Orlando property. My older son and

Elk Creek Ranch Summer Camp for Teenagers in Cody, Wyoming

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As a kid, I always dreamed of going to a summer camp. The thought of exploring nature, sleeping in a cabin and telling stories over a campfire seemed like the ultimate adventure! Elk Creek Ranch, located 40 miles outside of Cody, Wyoming, offers teenagers a unique summer camp experience in a traditional ranch setting. Family owned and operated since the 1950s, it’s a rustic throwback to the “good old days” — when kids understood the value of teamwork and getting their hands dirty.

Disney Cruise Line: Preparing for Your Disney Cruise #DisneyDream

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Last week, my family experienced our very first Disney Cruise Line vacation. In fact, it was our very first cruise ever and our first time out of the country! There is so much to share that I will be breaking it up into a Disney Cruise Line series. Today’s post is on preparation for your cruise! I will be adding to this post as I receive tips from readers as well, so make sure you leave a comment after reading. I want to start off

Universal Orlando Bound!

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After several weeks of planning and having to stay VERY quiet, I can finally announce that my family will be headed to Universal Studios after our Disney Cruise later this month! I am so beyond excited I can hardly stand it. You may remember my first journey to Universal Orlando a couple of years ago when my oldest son and I stayed at the beautiful Lowes Royal Pacific Resort and visited both Universal parks, courtesy of the Orlando CVB. At the time, The Wizarding World of

Colorful Fish Under the Sea {Oklahoma Aquarium}

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My family took a spontaneous trip today to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks, Oklahoma.  There were so many beautiful colors of sea life. I captured a few moments. urchin.

A Day at the Pumpkin Patch in Oklahoma {Chester’s Party Barn in Piedmont, OK}

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This past weekend, my family headed far into the Oklahoma country to visit a pumpkin patch full of animals, hay mazes, games and well, pumpkins.  These are some of the moments I captured.