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Planner....scrapbook style! Beautiful!! You are super creative! I love it!! Your plans are great!!
Thanks so much y'all! -- Oh! I forgot to mention in my last post; our last stop before heading to The Polynesian: Wally World! Yes, people. Wal-Mart is on my list of go-to's. Why? I wanna get Christmassy supplies to decorate our room and window with, of course!
I already bought a bunch of little things that I've read will help make our stay more comfy, ie: shoe organizer for toiletries, makeup bag to hold smaller items, hair essentials (hairbrush, clips, shampoo/conditioner), razors for shaving, lotion, deodorant, ibuprofen, a mini first aid kit, hand sanitizer, new toothbrushes, toothpaste, wisps (for the parks), floss and mouthwash, ziploc baggies, a couple packets of tide, stain remover pens, and fabric softener, batteries (both AA and AAA), chewing gum, a night light, a small LED booklight, a small coin purse to hold change for pressings, and a few car airfresheners (I actually bought us a pina colada scented one to get us in the Poly mood!):
And also some books I've gathered along the waiting process that I'd like to bring as well:
Question for you guys. I was thinking to make luggage a bit more light, I would ship some of these things to the resort using a flatrate box. Have any of you ever done this before? How far in advance did you ship it off?
And also, what are your favorite go-to places for Christmas decor for your holiday trips? Feel free to include pictures of your decored rooms and windows if you have them.
So anywho, I made a little list of a few other more-special things. I may or may not add more to it in the following months, but if I do believe me, you will know about it!
Shopping List (Thus Far):
A Christmas tree (one of the smaller ones, of course)
Christmas lights (2 sets; one for tree, one for window )
Window decals
Ornaments
Tree topper
A small tree skirt
Candy canes/Thank you notes (for Mousekeepers)
Wrapping paper
Bows
Gift boxes
Tape
Scissors
Uhm..Chocolate..covered cherries..... (c'mon, a girls' got needs!)
24 pk. of Aquafina
Hmm.. am I missing anything? -- Any suggestions at all, don't hesitate to share!
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awesome great planning are you getting married at Disney or when is the wedding?
Thanks Pinkyt! And oh man, I wish!
The trip (first planned out as a truly fun vacation together) has transformed into more of a celebration of our engagement. He proposed close to Valentines Day, and though most would consider me on cloud 9, I swear it feels more like 110!
'Since then we've bought several fun little books and games to take along with us! Quizzes, challenges, questionnaires, romantic little coupon books, etc. Just adds to the blast Disney will be providing us with in the future.
To answer your question though (sorry, I tend to go on and on when I'm talking about something I'm this excited about! ) ! I've really got my heart set on an outside wedding during autumn, we're shooting for next year.
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I love all your pictures!! We put a tree up in our room when we took the kids Christmas 2002! It was great!! I got a prelight one at Big Lots... got a great deal!!
Might I suggest October 11? Great day for a wedding
Awe! Was the 11th your wedding date? Kind of a random question (I'm a pretty random girl ), but what colors didja use? I'm thinking of the traditional black and white with soft lilac as the accent color.
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I love all your pictures!! We put a tree up in our room when we took the kids Christmas 2002! It was great!! I got a prelight one at Big Lots... got a great deal!!
Oh that's awesome! I've been looking at pics of the Poly rooms. They look to be really big! I'm wondering if we could go a little bigger on the tree and maybe set it infront of the patio door? Whatcha think?
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I think you've got me beat on the organization! Love all your supplies!
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Love your planning binder! You are very creative!
Thanks you guys! I'm happy to have ya here!
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Last year I found a small tree in the dollar section at Target and cute little ornaments too for the tree. Then I took a Sharpie Marker and drew little Mickey heads on a few of the ornaments. I also found some Mickey window clings for the window at Target too. If you click the link under my sig picture it will take you the TR I wrote last year and there should be pictures of the decorations.
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Last year I found a small tree in the dollar section at Target and cute little ornaments too for the tree. Then I took a Sharpie Marker and drew little Mickey heads on a few of the ornaments. I also found some Mickey window clings for the window at Target too. If you click the link under my sig picture it will take you the TR I wrote last year and there should be pictures of the decorations.
Hi KMB! The Christmassy clings are super adorable. I'll have to make a pit-stop at Target this year when we go. And your sharpie idea is fantastic, 'perfect way to glitz-up any plain ornament to make it look fabulously Disneyful!
I'm definitely going to write these ideas down in my notes. Thank you!
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Awe! Was the 11th your wedding date? Kind of a random question (I'm a pretty random girl ), but what colors didja use? I'm thinking of the traditional black and white with soft lilac as the accent color.
Sounds beautiful, now I've been married almost 13 years so. . .My colors were teal and burgundy and rose. The Bridesmaids wore teal. I also used tons of irridescent white! Yes I was married on the 11th, we got some awesome outdoor shots with beautiful trees and leaves at sunset!
Sounds beautiful, now I've been married almost 13 years so. . .My colors were teal and burgundy and rose. The Bridesmaids wore teal. I also used tons of irridescent white! Yes I was married on the 11th, we got some awesome outdoor shots with beautiful trees and leaves at sunset!
Awe, I bet they're gorgeous! Congrats on your 13 years together and the 13+ to come. -- We're going to have it in his parents' beautiful backyard, they live out in the country. The picture in my mind is worth a 1,000 words: Gardenias and lilacs allover, brightly colored leaves scattered, the crisp, cool weather.
*sigh* I can't wait!
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Your plans are great!! 
Thanks so much y'all! -- Oh! I forgot to mention in my last post; our last stop before heading to The Polynesian: Wally World! Yes, people. Wal-Mart is on my list of go-to's. Why? I wanna get Christmassy supplies to decorate our room and window with, of course!
And also some books I've gathered along the waiting process that I'd like to bring as well:
Question for you guys. I was thinking to make luggage a bit more light, I would ship some of these things to the resort using a flatrate box. Have any of you ever done this before? How far in advance did you ship it off?
.. (c'mon, a girls' got needs!)
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) ! I've really got my heart set on an outside wedding during autumn, we're shooting for next year. 
It was great!! I got a prelight one at Big Lots... got a great deal!!
The Christmassy clings are super adorable. I'll have to make a pit-stop at Target this year when we go. And your sharpie idea is fantastic, 'perfect way to glitz-up any plain ornament to make it look fabulously Disneyful! 
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