March 2010

In Laws & Grandparents: A Retro Photo

by oh amanda on March 31, 2010

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circa 1946.
circa 1946

Last weekend we drove to Savannah to visit my husband’s grandparents. I love Savannah. It’s southern and beautiful and small and cozy and beachy and just yummy!

When we got settled on their couch, the first thing I asked is if they had any old pictures I could see. Well, ask and you shall receive! They showed me pictures from the last 70 years! I snagged a few and am going to share them with you for the next several weeks.

This one is my husband’s paternal grandfather at about 16 years old. I picked it up and said, “Grandpa, where were you?” He kinda laughed and said, “Oh, it’s one of those places you pay a nickel to go in and get your picture taken.” I love everything about this–the painted background, the seat with the fabric thrown over, his hair, his shoes and his rolled up sleeves. What fun to think of him stopping in to get his picture taken that day!

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see more great pictures at wordless wednesday, 5minutesformom and totally toni!

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Top Ten {Tuesday}: 2010 Disney World Moms Panel Training Day 3

by oh amanda on March 29, 2010

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Four months ago I went to this little place called Disney World. Anyone remember that? Yeah, it was kind of a big deal. Well, apparently it was so big I forgot to tell you about Day 3. Which was pretty spectacular. So, since my official quarter on the Walt Disney World Mom’s Panel begins Thursday (EEEEEEEEK!) I thought I’d devote this Top Ten {Tuesday} to

STUFF I NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT 2010 MOM’S PANEL TRAINING!

{alternate title: Do You See Why I Don’t Scrapbook? I’d Be Fourteen Years Behind.}

1. Day 3 of training began with an early alarm so I could catch the bus to Epcot. Closed Epcot. Freezing Epcot. Breezy, Windy Epcot. Look-the-sun-is-not-even-out-Epcot. And why were we here? For a photo shoot, baby.

We got lined up on a big riser. There were at least 20 extra people bustling around doing who knows what. Finally, the cameraman says, “OK, the Fab 5 will be here in ten seconds.” We’re all very snarky and start counting down, “10, 9, 8, 7…” and NO JOKE when we get to 3 I see Mickey and Minnie come around the corner followed by Donald, Goofy and Pluto. I think I may have cried. How are they so perfect?!

After our group photo it was time for solo shots. Here’s Andi from Alabama—Birmingham, that is. How much of a star is she?!

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2. And now it’s my turn! Minnie & Mickey flanked me at first then stepped away for TWO CLICKS when the photog took my headshot. TWO CLICKS.

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3. Finally we were released from freezing photo prison and were taken to a secret room in the American Pavilion. I was first in line by about 5 minutes. And I was so giddy I clapped my hands, filled my plate and took a picture. Yes, that is a Mickey Mouse waffle you see.

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4. Now. It’s onto our video shoot. Before we could go onstage, we had a little touch up to do. This is Dorothy from Canada, eh. Our lovely (.) makeup artists primped and smoothed our hair and brows until it was time for more smiling and waving at the camera.

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5. The Fab 5 joined us again for this “Meet The Moms” video shoot.  We also did individual videos for Disney Dads, moms of preschoolers, etc. While half the folks were taken to other locations, the rest of us were just hanging out. INCLUDING THE FAB FIVE. They just stood there with us. Just acting like, well, Mickey and Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Pluto. I mean, who gets a shot like this? It’s a like a postcard!

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6. Pretty soon, Joel aka Zipadeedoodad started showing Mickey & Minnie pictures of his kids. It was by far the funniest and cutest thing I’ve ever seen. They acted like they were absolutely stunned at Joel’s pictures and loved each and every one. If I didn’t want to sound trite I’d say it was truly magical. OK, it was. It was magical.

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7. Next it was my turn. I asked Minnie to help me pose like her. She tried to help but apparently I’m not cut out for mousehood.

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8. On our way back to the hotel from Epcot (FINALLY), we were taken by a special VIP bus driven by Tim. Tim has been a VIP chauffeur for over 20 years at Disney. He drives Tom Cruise, Kelly Ripa and who knows who else. He also drove the #magicalmoms. And when he saw me HE REMEMBERED ME. I was so stunned (how good is this man at his job?!) that I had to have a picture with him. I put the watermark over my insanely bulging stomach. Good lord.

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9. That night we went to the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue in Fort Wilderness. I thought I could not love Fort Wilderness more than I already do. But…the Hoop Dee Doo was so fun that I think it literally changed my life. It is an absolute MUST on your next Disney World vacation. Hoop Dee Doo!!

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10. Oh, and this is also the night that I had my favorite picture taken of me. Yes, even over the headshot with Mickey & Minnie. This is the infamous Hoop-Dee-Doo Pork & Beans picture:


photo via @heyjpk

Well, that’s the Top Ten and I haven’t even gotten to that evening’s festivities. Hope you can wait till August when I update next!

Disney World Moms Panel Training Day 1
Disney World Moms Panel Training Day 2

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Rice Krispies Easter Egg Scavenger Hunt

by oh amanda on March 29, 2010

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I know you remember my Rice Krispies Fruity Shortcakes. In fact, I’m sure most of you already made one or twelve. Well, if not, feel free to go back and drool over your computer screen. Now along with the rest of the Rice Krispies bloggy folks, we’re hosting a virtual egg hunt!

Each of the 10 participating Team Rice Krispies bloggers (links below) has hidden an “Easter Egg” (a.k.a., the “Snap! Crackle! and Pop!” characters) somewhere on their blog.  You must complete all of the following to be eligible to win prizes:

1)    Find all ten “eggs“, and then post “Found It” in the comment section of each blog when you find the blogger’s “egg”(don’t give the hiding spot away, though!);

2)    Post your favorite Rice Krispies Treats® recipe (it doesn’t have to be an original recipe) at the Motherhood.com’s Rice Krispies Circle and tweet a link to your post; and

3)    E-mail contact@themotherhood.com with all ten links to where the “eggs” are hidden, a link to the Rice Krispies Treats® recipe you posted here, and a link to your tweet.

You have until 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 2, to complete the scavenger hunt.  Three winners will be selected at random for:

·       FIRST: (1) Rice Krispies Treats® Gift Basket

·       SECOND: (1) Vintage Kellogg’s Rice Krispies® Canister

·       THIRD: (1) Rice Krispies Treats® Cookbook

Now, here’s all the blogs you need to stalk:

And of course, I’m not going to make you search without any direction. Here’s my little clue for you: if I was searching for an easter egg on this blog, I’d use this picture of my blueberry fruity shortcake as a clue:

hidden mickey, anyone?

If you somehow can’t see that blatant clue, you might want to think about my FAVORITE VACATION SPOT and my part-time gig there.

OK, good luck!  Remember to e-mail contact@themotherhood.com by 5:00 p.m. ET this Friday when you’ve found all the Rice Krispies “Easter Eggs,” and be sure to post a recipe there too – that way you are fully eligible!

Disclosure: This is part of a paid campaign sponsored by Rice Krispies® cereal.
OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES

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My New Favorite

March 27, 2010 me

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Rice Krispie Easter Treats

March 26, 2010 me

I told you about my current bloggy gig? I’m doing a little friendly competition with several other bloggers to create some special Rice Krispie treats! So far, it has been very fun. First I got a little package in the mail–some easter grass, a little chickie and a secret word: RECIPES. Our mission (if we [...]

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Blogging, Friends and The Ultimate Blog Party

March 25, 2010 blogging

I’m sitting at my kitchen table while my kids eat breakfast in front of the TV. Yes, I’m one of those. It’s one of my only “me” times during the day. The kids are still a little tired, one is strapped into a high-chair, both are stuffing their faces and I get to write. It’s [...]

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Grands. A Retro Photo.

March 24, 2010 wordless wednesday

June, 11 months with her Grandpa Peterson. July 1931. I have several photos from this same day. I love this because it makes me feel like this must have been a very special event. I’m guessing it was Independence Day—see the flags on the car? And speaking of the car, how cool is that? But [...]

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