A trip to Disneyland is a dream come true for many families, and even for us annual pass holders, it is still special every time. When Disney called and said they were inviting & hosting us to an event where we could stay overnight at the Disneyland Hotel, I jumped at the chance! We have… The post 5 Reasons to Stay at the Disneyland Hotel appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

It’s hard to believe our little girl just turned 10! To celebrate this milestone, she chose to have a New York Broadway-themed bash that was pretty fabulous. She has a deep love of dancing and singing, so after a trip to NY two years ago to see her first Broadway show, she has been obsessed.… The post A New York Broadway Themed Bash appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

Turning twelve is a big deal, and when our son expressed his love for reptiles (especially snakes), it was clear that a reptile-themed birthday party was the way to go. From snake-shaped snacks to a live reptile petting zoo, this party was a wild success! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we brought our slithery… The post A Reptile Bananza Birthday Party appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

Back for our third year in a row; the Magical Media Retreat 2024. Myself, along with Kim from The Parentologist and Justine from Little Dove Blog, came up with this idea to help other bloggers and content creators. So we decided to create a safe space for a small group of ladies to get to… The post Magical Media Retreat 2024 appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

A wave of excitement has swept through the iconic Disneyland Hotels with the grand re-imagination of its newest gem – Pixar Place Hotel. Previously known as the Paradise Pier hotel, this renovation is a knock out of the park. We were invited to be part of the media premier and were hosted to quite the… The post Top 5 Things Not to Miss at Pixar Place Hotel appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

We were hosted guests at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa for a staycation over our holiday break and we had a fantastic time! Nestled in the hillside of Dana Point, California, the resort overlooks the harbor/marina area with gorgeous grounds and views. We had seen the hotel from a distance, but had never… The post A Stay at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

As the holiday season approaches, many families are on the lookout for festive and enchanting activities to make cherished memories. One magical destination is Knott’s Merry Farm at Knott’s Berry Farm, where they transform the theme park into a winter wonderland, running now until January 7th, 2023. I personally had never been to Knott’s Merry… The post Top 5 Things to do at Knott’s Merry Farm appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

Orange County, California is known for its festive holiday spirit, and there are several neighborhoods that go all out with Christmas decorations, creating a magical atmosphere for residents and visitors alike. We have our favorite areas/streets, but I did some research and found a few more that we are hoping to check out in person… The post Best Christmas Neighborhoods in Orange County appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

We were invited and hosted to attend a special red carpet screening of the new “Journey to Bethlehem” movie in Beverly Hills this past weekend. We were extremely excited to attend a movie about the birth of Christ showing on the silver screen. The movie took 17 years from first conception, to its final product,… The post Journey to Bethlehem Movie Review appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more

We love watching family friendly holiday movies, it just seems to put us in a joyful mood. We make hot cocoa, pop some popcorn and sit together as a family. Christmas movies have the most options, but I did round up a few for Halloween and Thanksgiving as well. I also tried to include shows… The post Family Friendly Holiday Movies appeared first on Princess Turned Mom ..read more