26.2 for Pete’s 26th

Welcome to those of you joining me from My Dreams of Disney and those of you just hopping aboard. I am the 2nd stop on our Magical Blogorail. Well, it’s official.  I have registered to run the Walt Disney World Marathon–for the second time–on January 11, 2015.  As everyone knows, I love Disney World and I could pop down there several times a year with pleasure.  This time, however, it wasn’t love for The Mouse that was the impetus behind my decision. {Read More}

The Mom-Work Balancing Act

I’ve been thinking for a long time about what I call “feathering my empty nest” even though with three girls ages 11, 9, & 7 my nest is far from empty.  Still, it will be empty in the not-so-far-off future and I don’t want to be shucking and jiving professionally when that day comes. I’m a teacher by trade, with a Master’s degree in secondary education from NYU, and I taught in the New York City public school system for {Read More}

Gary and the Pixie Dust!

Sounds like a great name for a band, doesn’t it?  If such a band existed, Gary Buchanan, the Social Media Managing Editor and PR Manager for Disney Parks, would be the front man without a doubt! Brimming with enthusiasm and exuding Disney magic from his every pore, Gary is the energetic ringmaster of the Disney Social Media Moms on the Road conference series landing in four cities across the country throughout the month of June.  I was fortunate enough to {Read More}

Putting Your Best Face Forward

Michelle Stepney, the Public Relations Director for Global Content Development at Disney, prides herself on being a stylista.  A quick look at her Pinterest boards or her Twitter handle (@2the9z–as in dressed and accessorized to the nines!) instantly reveals her passion for hip styles, cool elegance and the grace of presenting your best self at all times.  Michelle also writes her weekly Disney Style Snapshots column on the Disney Parks Blog to give people a taste of some adorable Disney {Read More}