Enjoying the Holidays with Pepto-Bismol. #PinkRelief

When I was younger I would eat a lot, I mean a lot.  I would always get double burgers or eat two burgers with a large drink and fries. I was sort of active with work and taking a martial arts class, so I never really had any stomach problems with eating all of this food. I would burn all of it off within a few classes...or so I thought. 

As I got older things started to change. My eating habits were not as lavish and I would occasionally develop heartburn because of some of my food choices. Luckily, I would get help for my upset stomach with my new friend Pepto-Bismol. Pepto-Bismol became a regular staple in my refrigerator.

100 years of Disney Magic! How long is this show going to be? #giveaway

DISNEY ON ICE: 100 YEARS OF MAGIC is coming to the Chicagoland-area and we are so excited to go.  We've mentioned before that love we attending these shows.  There is nothing like the feeling of watching all of your favorite Disney characters come to life before your eyes and reenact scenes from their respective movies.  This year's show is going to be amazing to see how they cover 100 years of Disney magic.  

The Fandads dress up for the holidays #sponsored

Photo by GlitterGuts 

Look at that couple in the picture above.  You would think that they are always dressed up and going to all the trendiest places, but that is the complete opposite. The PlayCHIC fashion show was the one time where we both were able to dress up and I got to represent Fandads with my Star Wars Rebel Insignia tie that I purchased at Cufflinks.com.

Now while I like to dress up every now and then, I am not a fashion blogger.  When I worked as a teacher, I would always come into the classroom with a shirt, tie and dress pants.  Occasionally I would show up wearing a pair of jeans to class and it would blow the kids minds that I actually owned a pair.

Get ready to celebrate Zoo Year with ZOOTOPIA!

With the presents already opened and the cookies eaten, it is time to start thinking about the New Year or Zoo Year according to the inhabitants of Zootopia. So what are you going to do to get ready? How are you going to celebrate the Zoo Year?  Well, thanks to our friends at Disney, we have a fun party pack for you to download and use for your end of year celebration.

It's here! The Fandads Holiday Gift Guide.

It's that time of year again where we let you know about some great gifts to get those special people in your family.  Hopefully you will find something in our guide that will be the perfect fit or you will see something that you will want for yourself.

Are you ready to begin? Ok, let's go!!

Disney on Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic

One thing that my family and I love doing is attending the Disney on Ice shows.  We have been taking our daughter to these shows since she was about 3 years old and it's one of the events we all look forward to attending as a family.

Next year Disney on Ice will celebrate 100 years of Magic with their latest show: DISNEY ON ICE: 100 YEARS OF MAGIC, maybe I could have set that up differently, but this seems like it will be a show that is full of excitement and a lot of characters.

Here is the official press release from Feld Entertainment about the latest show. 

The celebration of the century comes alive in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt. This monumental ice skating spectacular is slated to open at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Ill., Jan. 20 - 24, then move to Chicago’s United Center, Jan. 27 - Feb. 7, 2016.

Audiences will be a part of the magic of Disney as Mouse-ter of Ceremonies Mickey Mouse leads a parade of more than 50 beloved characters starring Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy and featuring an ensemble of Disney Princesses including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Ariel, Snow White and Tiana. The wintry wonderland of Disney’s Frozen also comes to life with Anna, Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf, as they discover that true love is the greatest magic of all. Exciting moments from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Nemo, Disney’s Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast will leave the whole family with memories to last a lifetime.

The legacy of Disney is displayed through 14 classic and modern stories in this epic production that features an international team of award-winning figure skaters, high-energy choreography and a breathtaking set.  With over 30 melodious masterpieces such as “Let It Go!,” “You’ve Got A Friend in Me” and “Hakuna Matata,” Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic is the ultimate Disney fan experience.

Allstate Arena performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic are scheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 20, and Thursday, Jan. 21; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 22, and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 23, and Sunday, Jan. 24. United Center shows are 7 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, and Friday, Jan. 29; 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 30; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 31; 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3; 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, and Friday, Feb. 5, and 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 6, and Sunday, Feb. 7.

Tickets, starting at $20, are available at the Allstate Arena and United Center box offices, all Ticketmaster locations, on the web at www.ticketmaster.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000. Parking for all performances is free with ticket purchase in all official Allstate Arena and United Center parking lots. Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

To learn more, visit Disney On Ice at DisneyOnIce.com, on Facebook and YouTube.

Stay tuned for our next post about this show and a giveaway for tickets to attend with your family.

Thank you for reading.

The BFG trailer looks spooky good!

I remember reading THE BFG when I was in elementary school. I was such a big fan of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, that I pretty much wanted to read everything that Roald Dahl wrote. When I read THE BFG, I thought it would be really cool to have a giant for a friend. I mean, imagine how easy it would be to travel or get something off the top shelf?