March, 2011 | The Angel Forever

Monthly Archives March 2011

Prev Month( 2th ) Next Month( 4th )

Thank You Disney Social Media Moms Celebration

Posted on March 21, 2011 10:52 pm by TheAngelForever

The weekend has come and gone and the 2011 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is now over. As I sit here at Walt Disney World with my family, it is hard to wrap my brain around everything that has taken place. Over the next few weeks, or longer, I will share items with you.

The speakers taught me a wealth of information that will help me with my blogging, freelance writing, and life in general. I also met so many amazing people over the weekend and wish I had time to see even more of my social media friends that were at Disney. I only wish I had taken some more photos of everyone there. Here is a special one from after Illuminations Saturday evening.

A special thank you to Leanne, Laura, and the rest of the Disney Social Media Moms team that helped to make this magical event a reality. It was a pleasure being a part of this experience and getting time to meet both of you. Thank you for the photo during the Disney Junior Party, it meant so much to me.

There is so much to share, but for now I will spend time with my family and enjoy time here in beautiful Florida.

Disclosure: Although we paid for our own trip to Disney World, we were given an incredible deal thanks to Disney. The sweet conference fee included 3 nights at the Grand Floridian, several meals for the entire family, 7 day park hoppers for everyone, conference/meals for me and some other items to take home. Also note that Disney never asked us to blog about this event. As a long time Disney fan it is my pleasure to share my experiences from the event.

Categories:
Blogging Conference bloggy friends Disney DisneySMMoms photos

Celebrating Purim

Posted on March 20, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

As a child, I have many memories of celebrating Purim with my family. My mother, father, brother and I would go to Shul with my Mimi and Poppy. I often dressed up as Queen Esther since this was her big day. For years I would not go near our rabbi because he scared me in his Megillah Gorilla costume one year. I am happy to report I was able to get over it since he was also the one that married us almost ten years ago.

TechyDad and I have also taken our kids to synagogue for Purim celebrations.

The boys adore dressing up and taking part in the Megillah reading celebration. Groggers to make noises each time we hear the name Haman uttered, only adds to the fun and excitement for a child.

Today, the boys and I will be celebrating Purim a little differently. To help get you in the mood and tell you the story, I wanted to share the Maccabeats Purim Song video. Enjoy!

For previous Purim related posts that I have written, you can check them out here.

Categories:
fun holidays jsl looking back Music nhl TechyDad video

Having Fun At Disney World

Posted on March 19, 2011 4:42 pm by TheAngelForever

Dear NHL & JSL,

There is no doubt in my mind that you are both huge fans of Walt Disney World. The two of you are having such a great time at Disney World. I missed being with you yesterday, but I learned so much and met so many amazing people at the Disney Social Media Moms Conference part of the celebration.

This morning, I left before NHL was even awake. I went to the Animal Kingdom to participate in the Wild African Trek. You would have been proud of me, I walked way above crocodiles on a scary looking bridge and was only afraid of breaking Daddy’s camera.

I’m not sure you really missed me since you seemed to do a lot at the Magic Kingdom. Here are a few to share for now:

I can not wait to make more memories together. Plus, I want to share the items that I saw and leaned with you.

Love,

Mommy

_______________________________________

If you want to participate in Dear Kid Saturday, head on over to Cutest Kid Ever by clicking on the button below.

Categories:
Dear Kid Saturday Disney DisneySMMoms jsl my boys nhl photos vacation

My Neverland Pirate Days

Posted on March 18, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

I love pulling out old photos of Disney trips gone by to share with the boys. Disney has always been a part of my life. My parents took me to Disney World long before I can actually remember. One of the first trips that I recall is when I was just six years old. We stayed at the Contemporary Resort with family friends.

Recently I found two photos from spring/summer 1983 that really caught JSL’s attention. You see my little guy is a BIG fan of Jake and the Neverland Pirates, new Disney Junior show. Both of the boys are anxious to have their photos taken with Captain Hook and Smee. So, imagine the look on his face when I showed the boys some old school photos of me with those characters.

The outfits in the photos, especially the River Country Donald Duck shirt really date these. Just some of the memories I have and can not wait to make more with my family.

So my question for you this week:

If you had the opportunity, which Disney character would you love to have your photo taken with? If you want to share why, I would love to know.

_____________________________________________________________________________

Thanks to Kailani at An Island Life for starting this fun for Friday. Please be sure to head over to her blog to say hello and sign the linky there if you are participating.

Aloha #143

Categories:
Disney DisneySMMoms family looking back me moments photos vacation

Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Be Safe

Posted on March 17, 2011 12:00 am by TheAngelForever

St. Patrick’s day is one that many people will be wearing shades of green to enjoy a special day with our Irish friends. Of course, it is also a day that people will be at parties and likely drinking. To keep this day happy, we must think ahead and be sure to stay safe. Don’t forget:

As part of Global Influence, I want to help to get this important public service message out there. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Ad Council wants to remind everyone to stay safe, plan ahead, and designate a sober driver for an upcoming parties that you will be going to. Do not forget that Buzzed Driving IS Drunk Driving no matter what the day. The NHTSA has additional information on their Facebook page and Twitter account.

Remember to share this information with your family and friends. If we work together we can try to stop buzzed driving.

Disclosure: I am posting this information as a public service because I feel it is important to get it to my readers. Global Influence is helping spread the word about this public service campaign.