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DIY Izzy Costume – Disney’s Jake & Never Land Pirates

October 18, 2014 By: Calley Pate1 Comment

Izzy Costume Disney Jr

  It's super quick and easy, I promise!! All you need is 10 minutes and a few items you may already have in your closet (err....your child may have in their closet).  To learn how to make this No-Sew Izzy costume (<---click for directions) from Jake & the Never Land Pirates, click over to Tampa Bay Moms Blog where I post easy to follow directions. While you're there, don't forget to register for the bump, baby & beyond event going on this Wednesday night in Tampa.  I'll be there hosting the Cloth Diaper Discovery Tampa for Kelly's Closet. You can read more about that here: Tampa's Premiere Baby Event To register: Bump Tickets on Eventbrite ... [ Read More ]

DIY Disney Salt Dough Necklaces #disneyside

February 25, 2014 By: Calley Pate2 Comments

Disney Salt Dough Necklaces #disneyside

Earlier in the week I shared a recipe from our Disney Side @Home Celebration, today I'm sharing with you one of the craft projects we did during our party.  Before the party I made up a batch of salt dough necklaces for the guests to paint.  I used the Disney cookie cutters we received in our party package from Disney Parks and MomSelect for the project.  You could do the entire project during the party but the dough needs to back for 2 hours, which is why I prepped them ahead of time. To make salt dough all you need is 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of salt and about 1/4-1/2 cup of water.  Sift the salt and flour together in a small bowl and slowly add water to it until you get the consistency of dough, but not sticky. Once you have your dough the right consistency you can flour your surface and roll the dough to about 1/8-1/4" thick.  Then use your cookie cutters to cut the desired shapes.  If you are going to be using these like necklaces (or ornaments or key chains) be sure to ... [ Read More ]

Snow White Sour Apple GoGo-Rita Cocktail #disneyside

February 23, 2014 By: Calley Pate1 Comment

Snow White Sour Apple GoGo-Rita

We hosted a Disney themed party this weekend for some friends and since it was National Margarita Day on Saturday we spiced things up a bit with this fun cocktail recipe.  Since we hosted the party for both kids and adults we had an alcoholic version of this recipe and a mocktail version for the kids.  Just be sure to label the glasses so the kids don't sneak a sip of the "poison" apple! Snow White Sour Apple GoGo-Rita Cocktail #disneyside   Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 10 mins   Show off your #DisneySide with this fun Snow White themed cocktail or mocktail. Author: Calley @TheEcoChic Recipe type: Drinks Cuisine: American Serves: 4 Ingredients 1 Frozen Margarita Bacardi Mixers 1 Mixer Can full of Bacardi Big Apple Rum 2 pouches of GoGo Squeeze Applesauce Handful of ice Instructions Add all of the ingredients to your blender and mix well. Continue to add ice until you reach the consistency you desire. Serve immediately and ... [ Read More ]

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Meet Calley

Hey y'all! I'm Calley and I'm glad you found my blog. I'm a Tampa mom and influencer. I love to write about my family, local events and happenings, DIY projects, traveling and so much more! In my professional life I am a Marketing Manager. Pass the coffee please. Looking for @TheEcoChic? This is still me, just a new name!read more...

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