The mothers of Disney
So, there are a lot of evil step mothers in Disney stories. And in typical Disney fashion, many of the characters are outright orphans. I guess because of the kid audience, they have to both identify with the character (so it’s a younger character), plus put them in peril (making them tackle the world by [...]
Edible Disney: Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Continuing our “edible Disney” adventure, which started with the stuffed Mickey heads and rolled over to edible Jungle Cruise, here’s an edible replica of the Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (formerly known as Cinderella’s Golden Carrousel)…and if anyone can tell me why they don’t spell it “Carousel,” I’ll be forever and eternally grateful. That spelling drives [...]
Letting kids go off on their own at Disney World
Over on Facebook, a friend opened a discussion about the difference between the freedoms we had as kids and the more restrictive guidelines kids today have — you’ve probably seen the posts: “I drank out of the hose when I was a kid” or “I stayed out playing from dusk to dawn.” With kids now [...]
May blogathon = wake up, Polka Dots!
So it’s time for another May blogathon — one post every day for the merry, merry month of May. What great timing! Time to open the polka dot suitcase back up. It’s been closed for such an oh so very long time. Hmm…maybe blogging just ’tisn’t on my list of strengths? (Perish the thought!) Here’s [...]
Food book giveaway
While most of our attention here at Chez Polka Dot has been focused on the upcoming Walt Disney World book for kids, Nomad Press published Food: 25 Amazing Projects. This was a fun, fun, fun book to write. It explores the science, culture, and history of food. Recipes? You bet. Projects? Of course! To carry [...]
Parenting blogs
So, the blogathon is wrapping up — about a week left. Doing a post every day has been both a challenge and a frustration, but I’m glad I’ve almost made it. After this, hoping to go back to regularly scheduled 5-a-week. Wanted to share some of the other parenting bloggers in the group. Be sure [...]
