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My Walt Disney World Tips [Part 3 - Disney Theme Parks]

Wednesday, 19 June 2013

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In part three of My Walt Disney (& Orlando!) Tips series I'm talking theme parks! I starting writing this post about Magic Kingdom (and was going to follow suit with the other theme parks) and then realised that a lot of the tips would cover all the Disney theme parks, that they would get a post to them self  :)





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Heatwave [Project 365:2013 - Day 170]

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Heatwave, a photo by Mrs Pumpkin on Flickr.

The weather outside is gorgeous! A little hazy and a little cloudy, but the sun is shining behind all that and it is seriously warm...it isn't set to last though, with the weather turning rainy this week...I would just LOVE some proper summer please!!

In the garden for a work break and my dogwood roses are now in bloom :)



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I'm Going To Brit Mums Live! {2 days to go!}

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With just 2 more days to go until Brit Mums Live, the butterflies are now setting in! I didn't quite make it to the finals after being shortlisted for a BiB Award, but, I'm still so over the moon to have gotten nominated and shortlisted, that it's kinda made my blogging year :D

I can't wait to attend Brit Mums Live, meet fellow bloggers in real life, join in some workshops and meet new people and brands. It's definitely going to be an exciting two days - if not a little nerve racking!

I'm so lucky to have found someone to go along with - a fellow Disney lover who writes over at Dreaming of WDW. I already read Sam's blog having found it via a mutual Disney forum (The Dibb) and turns out she's not so far away from me, so we're meeting a the train station to go up to London together! Small world! Oh, and we happen to be in WDW at the same time too!!

Right, I've rambled enough, here are my Q&As....

Name: Michelle (or Shell)

Blog:  The Purple Pumpkin Blog

Twitter ID: @cherry_o

Height: 5'4"

Hair: long, black

Eyes: brown, and I wear purple glasses

Is this your first blogging conference?
Indeed it is! I didn't even know that blogging conferences existed in the UK, so I was pleased to find out about Brit Mums and give myself the opportunity of attending! I've been shortlisted for a BiB award which makes going to the conference even more exciting! Even if I don't get to the finals, it's going to be a great experience!

Are you attending both days?
Yes! Can't wait :)

What are you most looking forward to at BritMums Live 2013?
The whole thing really! Having never been to a conference of this sort before I'm going to be open to everything that gets put in my path! I can't wait to meet other bloggers, attend the workshops and hopefully walk away with a new outlook on my blogging journey :)

What are you wearing?
My go-to clothes are leggings and a tunic - no doubt purple will feature somewhere in my outfit!!

What do you hope to gain from BritMums Live 2013?
Knowledge!

Tell us one thing about you that not everyone knows
I want to be able to do a road trip across the United States of America, from east to west coast! I need to win the lottery first though to fund that!!



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This Delicate Thing We've Made [Project 365:2013 - Day 169]

Tuesday, 18 June 2013

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This pretty flower is a Japanese peony. It used to bloom red, but now it is white! I just love this flower, but it is so fragile and delicate that rain or wind can destroy it and the petals all fall to the ground.

I'm going to be sad to not be able to see this flower bloom every June when we move...my neighbour says we could move it, but I'm so rubbish with plants, I'd probably kill it :(



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Walt Disney World & Orlando Tips [Index]

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Bahama Breeze Island Grill {Dinner} - Hwy 192 [Review]

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Dining Date: 24th August, 2011

Since our favourite restaurant had been Bahama Breeze, we decided to visit it one final time before going back to the UK...

Our itemised receipt for this has gone astray, so I'm going to have to guess from the photos! The total bill though was $102, with a tip it was bumped to $121.

I remember having this fish chowder. It had a nice spicy kick to it.




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Week One of my Nine Week Weight Loss Challenge!

Monday, 17 June 2013

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So, I set myself a 9 week weight loss challenge...you can read my ramblings here about it. I set myself a goal of 3 to 5lbs loss each week leading up to our summer holiday. I'm over the moon to report that I not only hit that goal, but smashed through it, losing 10lbs this week :) I don't expect such a big loss next week, but if I can get to a 3lb loss I'll be very happy!

I said I'd colour in the Mickey ears on my chart each week...I have the chart stuck up on my fridge along with a photo of me with my husband, the last time we were in Florida.


I never expected a 10lb loss, and only coloured in 5 ears since I planned for 5lbs a week :D If I have any spare ears over the coming weeks I'll fill them in!  I hope that I keep this momentum up this time and keep going, I am sick of yo-yoing!!



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Reminisce [Project 365:2013 - Day 168]

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Today, my sister Maria & I met up with our cousin Natalie in Wanstead. We've not seen each other for far, far too long! Had such a great catch up and can't wait to do it again very soon!

It made me realise just how little time we make for ourselves, with excuses of "I'm busy" or "we must catch up soon" and that soon, turns into months, years and decades...life is too short and precious to waste, so we are all going to make the effort to meet up more often - we've got about 20 years of catching up to do!

A walk around Wanstead, where I grew up always makes me reminisce about my childhood, even a simple walk through the park is enough to spark memories! I turned and took this picture on my phone and remembered all the times spent playing in this park as a kid!

This is a photo of the three of us, must be from about 1981?!




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Hero [Project 365:2013 - Day 167]

Sunday, 16 June 2013

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A camper van is parked across the street - it looks super cool!



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Sunday Sounds - Father's Day

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Today is Father's Day, I've already been to see my dad this morning and give him a card and his gift - a photo of his two grandchildren ♥

Today's Sunday Sounds is one of his favourite songs - Don't Cry For Me Argentina by Madonna. I know he reads my blog, so dad, this one is for you!





And it's a twofer today, as I've got another song to share - Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder. This was our daddy/daughter dance at my wedding in 2009.



Happy Father's Day Dad - you are my hero ♥



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