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      • Pata e Fagioli – Instant Pot Style!
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      • Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
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      • Disney’s Ohana Pineapple Coconut Bread
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  • The Ballroom
    • Flashback: A Country Bear Jamboree 1st Birthday Party
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    • Chillin in the Sun with Olaf -3rd Birthday Party
    • Evan’s 4th birthday- Captain Hook and the Pirates!
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  • Home
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  • The Kitchen
    • Oven & Skillet recipes
      • Easy Asparagus French Inspired Quiche
      • Rustic Skillet Shepard’s Pie
      • BBQ Apple Chicken Flatbread With Caramelized Onions
      • Skillet Fall Pork Chop’s, Apples & Onions
      • Electric Skillet Quick Chicken & Dumplings
    • Instant Pot Recipes
      • Instant Pot No Peel Apple Butter
      • “Easy”Artisan Bread- Instant Pot to Oven
      • “Magical” Instant Pot Bone Broth Recipe
      • Creamy Cheesy Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
      • Instant Pot-Italian Sausage, Peppers & Onion Sandwiches
      • Instant Pot Nona’s Marinara Sauce-“AKA Gravy”
      • Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili Recipe- Instant Pot Version
      • Instant Pot Fresh Corn Chowder
      • Instant Pot Chicken & Noodles
      • Instant Pot Ham, Green Beans & Potatoes- A Pennsylvania Classic
      • Pata e Fagioli – Instant Pot Style!
      • Instant Pot “Easy” Chicken Noodle Soup
      • Instant Pot Pulled Pork with Dr Pepper
      • Top 6 Easy Summer Instant Pot Foods and Recipes!
      • How to Make SOUTHERN SWEET TEA – Instant Pot
      • Instant Pot -Corn on the Cob
      • Instant Pot MELT IN YOUR MOUTH BBQ RIBS- Recipe
      • Instant Pot and Tara at Home a perfect match!
      • My Magical Instant Pot & No Time Taco Recipe
      • Instant Pot Drunken Clams
      • Steamed Crab Legs-Instant Pot
      • Steamed Shrimp-IP Recipe
      • Instant Pot SEASIDE POTATO SALAD
    • Air Fryer Recipes
      • Disney’s Tonga Toast Air Fryer Recipe!
      • Air Fryer Fried Zucchini Rounds or Sticks
      • Cheese Boats- Air Fryer Recipe
      • Airfryer Roasted Chickpeas..best snack ever!
    • Disney-Inspired Recipes
      • Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili Recipe- Instant Pot Version
      • Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue Corn Bread Recipe
      • Disney’s Tonga Toast Air Fryer Recipe!
    • Italian Family Recipes
      • Pata e Fagioli – Instant Pot Style!
      • Family Fun Pizza nights and Pizza dough recipe
      • Prosciutto and Melon easy recipe for your next gathering!
    • Desserts
      • Apple Pie Oh My!
      • Fall Treats to bake and take!
      • Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
      • Faschnauts- German/PA Dutch (Potato Donuts)
  • Disney Life
    • Disney Halloween Time- Welcome to our Haunted Mansion
    • Disney-Inspired Recipes
      • Disney’s Ohana Pineapple Coconut Bread
      • Disney’s Tonga Toast Air Fryer Recipe!
      • Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili Recipe- Instant Pot Version
      • Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue Corn Bread Recipe
    • Fun at Disney without a theme park ticket…we did it!
    • 10 “Must Do’s” planning items once you book a Walt Disney World Vacation
    • New Toy Story Land Roundup news….
    • 2019 Free & Fun stuff in Walt Disney World to add to your Disney Vacation Bucket list!
    • Reasons to use a travel agent to book your Disney Vacation
    • Say Cheese! Capturing the Memories: A Disney Family Photo Session
    • Highlights from our Disney Trip 2015!
    • Our Disney Fairytale Wedding Adventure
  • Travel Trips & Tips
    • Disney Planning and Travel
    • Places to see- USA
      • Cape May NJ- Why you need to make it your next Family Vacation
      • Fun at the Legoland Discovery Center- Preview
      • Tombstone Day Visit -A Wild West Family Adventure 1st Stop
      • Goldfield Mine Ghostown- Stop #2 of our Wild West Family Adventure
      • Columbus Fun
        • Fun at the Legoland Discovery Center- Preview
    • International Travels
  • The Ballroom
    • Flashback: A Country Bear Jamboree 1st Birthday Party
    • Blast off to Evan’s Birthday Party.
    • Chillin in the Sun with Olaf -3rd Birthday Party
    • Evan’s 4th birthday- Captain Hook and the Pirates!
    • Evan’s 5th Birthday- May the force be with you!
    • Evan’s 6th Birthday-Drive In party featuring Pokemon the Movie!
    • Luigi Mansion/Lazer Tag 7th Birthday Party
  • The DIY Project Cellar
    • DIY Dollar Store Farmhouse Style Wall Sign
    • DIY Dollar Tree Farmhouse Block Calendar
    • DIY Farmhouse Storage Rack-Thrifty Finds
    • AR Workshops- a DIY lovers dream come true!
    • Flea Market Flip and Find!
  • Thrifting & Flipping
    • DIY Farmhouse Storage Rack-Thrifty Finds
    • Thrift store finds
  • SHOP
    • Once Upon my Treasures -Ebay Shop
    • Posh with me- Shop my Closet
    • SHOP my Favorite things!
    • My Etsy Shop- Sandwriting By The Sea
  • The Adventures of Artie the Alphabet Cone Book
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    Fall Treats to bake and take!

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     Its Finally Fall!   We are only one day into fall but I am already thinking about fall treats, smells, flavors and decorations. With all the advertising out already about Pumpkin flavored drinks and treats I thought I should write about some of my favorite recipes for fall. I should say…

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    Highlights from our Disney Trip 2015!

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    Sorry these are a little late so here is pictorial of the highlights. My son was a hit dresses as Kristoff not only by the crowd, cast member but the big cheese himself Mickey Mouse. Mickey personally asked for his autograph! These photos are courtesty of the Disney memory Maker.…

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    My Little Kristoff ready to meet Anna and Elsa

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    Here it is, since not one sells Kristoff this is my attempt to make it for my 3yr old son. While everyone is planning on being Anna and Elsa this Halloween obviously we are not.  He is ready to meet them next week! He can’t wait! Of course they do…

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    It’s WDW Planning time for 2015!

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    Its that Time!On July 30th, Disney World will release the 2015 Rates. Its time to start thinking about your family’s  2015 Disney World Vacation plans so you can start planning. Once you figure out your arrival and departure dates you can email me at MouseEarVacations.com and I can get you…

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    Chillin in the Sun with Olaf -3rd Birthday Party

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      The past few months have been just a blur. There has been so much going on since March. I can’t believe I even was able to pull off my son’s 3rd Birthday party like I wanted.  We made a big move from the east coast to Columbus, OH. I…

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    Sandwriting by the Sea Giveaway, we have a winner!

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    And the winner is….Genie Cardaci!  Congrats, you won a Sandwriting by the Sea Personalized message photograph.  

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    This Girl Did It!- Disney Half Marathon Race Day Recap

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    The 2014 Disney half marathon was my very first RunDisney event.  My husband and I were running the half marathon and my son who is 2 was doing the Kids races (more on that race later). Will it be my last or would I do it again?  We will see. Some…

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    One day at a time and staying strong while cooking too.

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     One day at a time and staying strong is what I have to do.  I never would have thought I would be so involved with learning about Breast Cancer than I am now. My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer at the end of the summer which was a shocker to say…

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    First 5K experience

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    I did it. I ran my first outdoor 5K- Run the Vineyard. It took place in Cape May,NJ at the Cape May Winery. Yes, you guessed it our reward, wine tasting! I am not much of a drinker but occasionally enjoy a glass of wine now and then. Not sure if…

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    Bitten by the Running Bug

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    I always hated to run or workout. I am sure there are some of you who can relate. In high school I hated running track. Remember when we had to take those fitness tests? Well I was the one to volunteer to write everyone’s time so I could get out of …

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Hi, my name is Daniella.  I want to welcome you to Once Upon my Castle, a blog about everyday life behind my castle walls with my thoughts being that if I can do it my you can too! I love to cook, travel, thrft and be creative so that’s what you will find here. It’s a space to share information about our adventures, Helpful tips, DIY projects , favorite recipes,  products, party planning, and more. Read More 

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