When I was a young girl I can remember always wanting to see Disney On Ice. The television ads especially fueled my desire to see Cinderella, Snow White, Mickey Mouse, Ariel, and Belle, to name a few. Unfortunately, because we were poor, my sisters and I never had the opportunity to go.

Today, I was proud to realize a childhood dream by taking my two toddlers to Disney on Ice, and they absolutely loved it. In fact, I never saw them so focused and non-fidgety at an event.  It was truly priceless to experience our childrens’ animated expressions of joy in seeing their favorite characters in person. Here are some pictures of our day 30 years in the making.

By: Anne Pham

Start off the New Year with ID Me Custom Bin Labels to help you organize your home. One lucky reader will win a set of our popular Custom Bin Labels. You decide what font, color, and description you want on your labels and we’ll make it for you. How great is that! ID Me Custom Bin Labels are a perfect addition to any playroom, child’s room, office, kitchen, garage, or store to help keep things organized and neat. Labels are water-proof and UVA-resistant. Size: 3″ high by 8″ wide.

Ninety-nine percent of the time my youngest daughter removes her shoes and socks in the car. To “outsmart” her, I have tried velcro boots, laced sneakers, and buckled sandals to no avail. Sophie would give Houdini a run for his money; not bad for a two-year-old.  Last week her one shoe was missing. I exhaustively searched my house and car without success. Hummmm. Two weeks later my sister informed me that her maid found the shoe underneath her sofa. Apparently, my daughter had taken off her shoe in my mom’s car and it ended up at my sister’s house somehow. The only way my sister could identify the sneaker was by Sophie’s ID Me label attached to the velcro strap!  Needless to say, thank goodness for shoe-strap labels!

By: Anne Pham