Saturday, July 25, 2015

Thursday, July 23, 2015

Printable: Disney: Ratatouille

Here's my next Disney inspired printable.  It's a quote from one of my favorite Pixar movies - Ratatouille. I love how Chef Gusteau inspires Remy to be who he is, even though he is only a mouse. 

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Disney: Restaurant Review: Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom)

There are many, many options for delicious, tasty eats at Disney World.  One of my VERY favorites is the Be Our Guest Restaurant
Park: Magic Kingdom
Area: New Fantasyland


This place is just amazing to eat in.  The food is superb.  The decor and ambiance is amazing - you are in the Beast's Castle.  You can eat there for all 3 meals.  Breakfast and lunch is considered quick service.  You order your food from a kiosk, you get a rose to put on your table.  You pick a seat, put the rose down and wait for them to deliver your food right to your table. It's awesome.  Dinner is a table service and a reservation you need to have at the 180 day mark.  This is our first night tradition.  Ever since it opened we've had dinner here on our first night.  The coolest part that we discovered last time is if you pick the right time, when you come out you can see the Wishes fireworks from the bridge.  It's the best place I've ever watched the fireworks on and you can only get on the bridge if you are having dinner at Be Our Guest. They even have the grey stuff and it's so delicious!  They have a great selection.  My little already knows she's getting the tomato soup and grilled cheese dippers again.  You can check out the menu here.  We've not had anything bad here at all.  We've had dinner and lunch here.  They started breakfast after our last trip but we plan to go 3 times next trip so we can have all 3 meals. For us, this is a Disney must do. 
The little dressed up in a Belle like dress the first time we went and she had a blast dancing with the waitress and the Beast.  Here are some pictures of our times there. 

 They even have the rose in the West Wing


 Delicious lunch
 A mountain of grey stuff on top of a chocolate cupcake

Monday, July 20, 2015

Printable: Binder Cover Series: Conferences Cover

It's been a while since I put up my last one but I didn't forget!  Here's the next one for all your conferences information. 

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Printable: Teaching: December Writing Prompt

Here's the next writing prompt.  This one for December has 2 on it actually.  They can put on their Christmas wish and what they are thankful to have. 

Monday, July 13, 2015

Printable: Teaching: November Writing Prompt

Here's the next writing prompt - this is for November so it's about what students are thankful for. Remember you can collect them all and give them all together for a student keepsake at the end of the year. 


Wednesday, July 8, 2015

Printables: Lyrics: Here Comes the Sun

I LOVE music.  Songs are just as inspirational, motivating and healing to me as any quote.  So you'll see these on my page from time to time as well.


Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Disney: Ride Review: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (Magic Kingdom)

They say there are 3 mountains in the Magic Kingdom (I say 4 as of last Spring). The first time I ever went to Disney World in 1988, my favorite was Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Park: Magic Kingdom
Height: 40 inches
Fastpass+ Available

I was five and roller coasters were not my thing.  I would ride only one - The Trailblazer at Hersheypark.  It was just full of twists and spirals.  I was assured this was just like that and was tugged on the ride.  IT WAS AWESOME! I rode it over and over.  It was the Runaway Train ride (I didn't learn its' actual name until quite a few years later.)  It's a pretty long ride for a roller coaster as it takes you through the haunted mine town.  I remember being 5 and marveling that the train did not have a conductor.  I still love this ride today.  I now love any and all roller coasters and this is still a favorite.  It's been refurbished since but has only since improved it.  This is a great ride for everyone.  I still think it's a great first coaster for kids to try because it's not about the big drops, it's about twists and turns.  I do recommend getting a Fastpass+ for this because it tends to have long lines since they can only run a certain amount of trains at a time (instead of a constant moving of cars).  


Printables: Faith Series: I Will Choose Good

Sometimes we just need a reminder...