Surviving a road trip with small kids can be challenging, stressful, and messy. There was a time when I was terrified when driving and the added chaos was overwhelming – I dreaded and avoided car rides as much as I could. What are the essential survival strategies to keep your sanity when traveling with kids? …
Elayna Fernandez ~ The Positive MOM
“Honor yourself!” I kept telling myself these two healing words, because motivation can sometimes be invalidation. You know, like when someone says “don’t be depressed,” “just let it go,” or “it’s okay” but you know you can’t deny what you are feeling. When I said yes to the D23 Expo invite, I knew it would …
After I got back from D23 Expo in California, I’ve been getting so many questions about what D23 Expo is, how it compares to other conventions, and what to expect from “the Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” I am going to answer all those questions, but be forewarned that you’ll be hooked on the D23 Expo …
Remember the DuckTales theme song? DuckTales…. woo-oooh! Well, now you won’t be able to get it out of your head. You’re welcome! Being at D23 Expo put a new spin and literal meaning to the lyrics “life is like a hurricane.” I’m still recovering from all the fun! One of the wonderful experiences available to D23 Expo …
Faith. Trust. Pixie Dust. If you’ve been to one any of the Disney Parks, you’ve experienced the magic. You can feel it at every turn… it’s everywhere and in everything. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts are where dreams come true. More than sixty years ago, Walt Disney created a new kind of entertainment families could experience …
Tears were rolling down my face and I let out an ugly cry. It felt safe. I was in a room filled with thousands of hardcore Disney fans who got me. The Pride Rock scene from 1994 animated classic The Lion King always gets to me… and a LIVE reenactment at the D23 Expo just …
It was the most magical weekend of my life! The energy in any D23 Expo space is outstanding, as it gathers everything that Disney touches with its magic: from the films to the fans, and presented by decision makers, directors, producers, musicians, and talent. D23 Expo is unlike anything I’ve ever lived and I’m going …
Do you want a happy and meaningful life? This is one of my BOLDEST goals. According to Lao Tzu, there are 4 cardinal virtues that will assure you will experience greater joy in life, as well as find meaning and purpose. Lao Tzu means “Old Master.” He shared The Four Cardinal Virtues in the Tao …
I was a really young girl when I first read Luke 22, in the New Testament. The account of Jesus foretelling Peter’s denial really impacted me and it’s a teaching I always ponder about in my own life. Although I believe myself to be mostly confident and committed, I tell myself “You should never think …
He couldn’t make eye contact and he put up a wall. I didn’t dislike him or judge him, but I intuitively knew not to hug him. I assumed he was shy or maybe didn’t like me. After all, I was the new girl, the branding strategist whose idea was for everyone in the company to …