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      • How to Make SOUTHERN SWEET TEA – Instant Pot
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      • Walt Disney’s Favorite Chili Recipe- Instant Pot Version
      • Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue Corn Bread Recipe
      • Disney’s Tonga Toast Air Fryer Recipe!
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      • Pata e Fagioli – Instant Pot Style!
      • Family Fun Pizza nights and Pizza dough recipe
      • Prosciutto and Melon easy recipe for your next gathering!
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      • Apple Pie Oh My!
      • Fall Treats to bake and take!
      • Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
      • Faschnauts- German/PA Dutch (Potato Donuts)
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      • 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
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      • Columbus Fun
        • Fun at the Legoland Discovery Center- Preview
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  • 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
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  • Home
    • Let’s Collaborate!
      • Contact me
      • Privacy/Disclosure Policy
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        • Disclosure statement
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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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    Flea Market Flip and Find!

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    Do you love to go to thrift shops, antique stores, yard sales and flea markets in the summer? I do when I get a chance! One my favorite shows is Flea Market Flip with Lara Spencer on HGTV. I hope want to visit  Brimfield Antique Flea Market in MA someday, one the…

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    Happy Monday….Well at least is summer!

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    Thank goodness for weekends! I just wanted to hop on today to say hi. It was a busy weekend of traveling, attending a Reds baseball game( it was hot!!!)  and a private visit with the Penguins at the Newport Aquarium. So cool!           Anyway, I finally…

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    Giveaway Time!

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    Don’t miss out! Hurry to for a chance to win! I love giving out gifts! One Lucky winner will win one of my 10×20 Personalized Sandwriting by the Sea print from my Etsy shop and a copy of Carrie Hayward’s Fairytale Wedding Guide’s  Fairytale Wedding Guide ebook!       To enter…

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    Our Disney Fairytale Wedding Adventure

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      Our Disney Fairytale Wedding Adventure I know you all want to see pictures and even video and I have it all here! Lets start of with  quick flash back to 2005, a visit to Disney World with family, not married or even engaged at that point. So jokingly with…

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    Side hustles- Do you have one yet?

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    Happy Friday! I can’t believe its June 1st! Did you ever see something that you just knew you had to be a part of? I always believe when you see an interesting opportunity in your reach or love something go for it. If you don’t you will never know what…

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    Luigi Mansion/Lazer Tag 7th Birthday Party

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    Stay tuned…….the kids has a blast!

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    Hello world!

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    Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog, Once Upon my Castle. I am so excited to share info, thoughts, recipes and ideas with you. My home is my castle. Like a Sandcastle by the sea, it may get knocked down but  it can always be rebuilt into something new again. Like…

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    I am back!

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    Hi everyone! Every year I say its been a while since I blogged but lately I have had so much to share from our travels this year, my new business, recipes and life.  I just think its time to start my blog back up. I am excited to get this…

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    Reasons to use a travel agent to book your Disney Vacation

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    Why use a travel agent to book your Disney Vacation? Its a question many people ask or don’t even think about. You might change your mind after reading this. This is not only true for Disney Vacations but any vacation. 1. You can focus on the fun stuff. You don’t have to spend hours…

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    Say Cheese! Capturing the Memories: A Disney Family Photo Session

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    Say Cheese! Capturing the Memories: A Disney Family Photo Session I am picture fanatic and I am never in the pictures on vacation but always taking them! Photographs are one of the most treasured things you can bring back from your family vacation. Many don’t think about it but a…

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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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