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Disney Activity & Autograph Book

December 28, 2020 by Kelly Dedeaux

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

By popular demand, we’ve updated our Disney-themed autograph & activity books! Now there’s even more pages for extended fun while you’re at any Disney-themed park, cruise, event or just at home for some magical fun. Here’s the major changes we made with our ‘Unofficial’ Disney Activity & Autograph Book:

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Changes:

  • Now there is no park-specific option. Pages are all general Disney-themes, so will work at any of the parks, cruise line, etc.
  • 54 Total pages of activities, memory sheets and autograph pages
  • Cover now says ‘My Magical Vacation’
  • Newer characters, such as Moana, now included in autograph sheets

Unofficial Disney Autograph & Activity Book - nab it in pdf form or a printed & bound book! Great for lines, travelling to the parks & just for fun! #disney #disneyland #waltdisneyworld #disneytravel #familytravel

Get the PDF HERE for just $2!

Get the new PRINTED version from Amazon HERE

Get the old PRINTED version from Amazon HERE

Check out our Facebook live showing of the OLD book HERE

Since our original book was released a couple of years ago, people are LOVING it! The favorites so far are the fun Star Wars autograph pages, jokes, and creating your own treehouse or superhero. With more than 54 pages in the new book, there’s plenty for everyone, whether young or old! Yes, us adults even enjoy them 🙂

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

Disney Activity Pages

To keep short attention spans happy, we included a large variety of things for them to do, such as:

  • Games
  • Mazes
  • Connect the Dots
  • Matching
  • Crosswords
  • Create your own map, super hero suit and treehouse
  • Coloring
  • Jokes
  • Trivia
  • and more!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

Even THOR loved playing the games with my friend Lexi’s boy!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained! Thor playing games in our activity book with boy at Disneyland

Disney Autograph Pages

Long gone are the days of boring, blank autograph pages – we’ve got more than 28 creatively designed ones to nab signatures from favorite characters! We’ve covered classics like Mickey & Minnie, Donald, and Goofy, princesses like Ariel, Belle and Rapunzel, and even Darth Vader and Avengers! Such a great Disney souvenir!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

Donald Duck went CRAZY for his special page – it says #1 Duck, of course!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained! Donald Duck Autograph Page

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained! Donald Duck Autograph Page

Even Minnie got in on the fun, along with Chip at Goofy’s Kitchen!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained! Minnie Mouse Autograph Page

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained! Chip & Dale Autograph Page

We’re excited to catch try and catch Kilo Ren next time – got the perfect page just for him!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

Disney Memories

Creating memories together is a HUGE reason to do family vacations, right? I don’t know about you, but I’ve never been very good at writing them down before we forget many! Now you can keep track with our several pages designed exactly for that purpose – keeping the most important moments safe. You can list funny moments or things people said on the trip, favorite foods and rides, how old people were and who was with you, and even trace your child’s hand print so you can remember how big – or little – they were! Updated – no longer with dates, so you can use them any year!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

To make it super easy to put in your bags or carry around at the parks, we sized it at 6×9. Our kids had no problem keeping track of theirs – they refused to let us carry them since they were having so much fun!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

We have two options for the book, so you can get it in whatever way works best for your family:

Disney Themed – any park, trip, cruise, etc.

  • PDF Download: print and bind it yourself, especially nice if you have lots of children (via Gumroad)
  • Old Version Professional Printed Book: already bound with shiny cover (via Amazon)
  • New Version Professional Printed Book: already bound with shiny cover (via Amazon) – coming soon

So turn the lines at Disney from boring to fantastic with our newly updated ‘Unofficial’ Disney Activity & Autograph Book! More info available in our Store!

This is included in our Busy Mom Bundle, along with other fabulous printable packs!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

No more boring lines at Disneyland - grab our 2016 'Unofficial' Disneyland Activity & Autograph book to keep the kids happily entertained!

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Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter

February 24, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

As many of you already know, my 3 boys and I went on a trip to New York City this month. I’ll admit, I was super nervous to not only be in the Big Apple with my young, active boys, but it was also winter so I had no idea what we could do! Luckily, there were many fun things to do with kids in NYC in winter – here’s some of the favorites we were able to fit in during our short stay!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Yes, this is the same trip, thanks to Swiffer, where I met Sarah Michelle Gellar. Thank heavens they also let me bring along my sister Skye – there’s no way I could’ve done all these fun things with the kiddos by myself! We had roughly 3 days there, and filled them to the brim. I will say this – my poor boys’ feet were killing them by the end, so prepare them for lots of walking.

#1: Max Brenner Chocolate Bar restaurant – Hot Cocoa

Our first night, we decided to beat the NYC winter cold by grabbing some delish hot cocoa (and yummy food) at Max Brenner Chocolate Bar restaurant. It’s my new favorite – and they even had really fun items and presentation for the kids!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

#2: Museum of Natural History

There’s no shortage of museums in NYC, but we chose to visit the Museum of Natural History because of the dinosaurs and animal exhibits. Right when you enter the museum you’re welcomed by tall skeletons of dinos, making it super easy to get the boys excited.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

They also have rotating/temporary exhibits, and when we went one option was a butterfly walk-through!

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We were there for several hours, but didn’t make it to every floor – there’s so much to see!

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When they’re older I definitely want to take them back for more learning – like in the space area explaining the scale of things. Little too old for the kids right now 🙂

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#3A: Times Square – M&M World

If you can make it to Time Square, I recommend hitting up M&M World – it’s THREE FLOORS of fun stuff! We even got to meet ‘Mr. Blue’, send Grandpa a photo of a firefighter M&M, and the boys rocked out to the music for a LONG while.

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I admit, I could’ve spent a FORTUNE in this store – especially with their extensive line of Star Wars things! I let the boys each pick something – we got an Orange M&M hat, Miss Green (because he loves green) and Mr. Blue stuffed M&MS.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

#3B: Times Square – Hershey’s Chocolate World

Also in Time Square is Hershey’s Chocolate World – but I admit it was a major disappointment after the M&M place. One floor, several fun items to buy but not really anything interactive like the other place. As we were leaving I noticed a back area where you could fill a bucket with your choice mix of favorite Hershey’s treats – which would be a great souvenir! We did grab a ‘make your own chocolate bar’ kit from there and made those at the hotel after dinner, which was fun.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

I highly recommend doing the Time Square stuff during the day with kids because 1. it’s lighter so you can see them better, 2. it’s less crowded and 3. it’s probably less scary during daylight. Plus fun photos!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

#4: The Creative Kitchen – check for events

During our Swiffer event, we got to hang out with Cricket, founder of The Creative Kitchen – she was such a blast with the kids! She said they have parties, events and other things often, so check their website to see if there’s anything going on while you’re there.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

#5: Central Park Zoo

I had no idea how fun this zoo would be – it was probably the FAVORITE thing we did! The kids really enjoyed looking at all of the animals, including penguins…

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

We chose to also do the 4-D movie with Scrat form Ice Age. It snows, you get a tiny bit sprayed on, and the kids laughed the whole time. There’s also a ‘children’s area’ of the zoo where things are up close and personal for them. There’s a space for them to climb on a ‘spider web’, climb in turtle ‘shells’ and even feed goats. Perfect for getting their wiggles out!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Another great thing about Central Park Zoo is the beautiful scenery – there’s still green around! We got some fantastic photos – thanks Skye!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

The entire zoo day was fabulous – but the absolute CAN NOT MISS part was the Sea Lion show! The trainers interact, train and inspect their 2 sea lions, and you’re right there close to the edge so even the little kids don’t miss anything.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

The kids couldn’t get enough of the tricks and sounds of these adorable sea lions. They wouldn’t leave the zoo at the end of the day without telling them ‘goodbye’!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Travelling anywhere with kids can be a nightmare if they’re hungry – so be sure to swing by for lunch or a snack at the Dancing Crane Cafe. Prices weren’t outrageous – about $8 for a kids meal and $8-$13 for an adult meal. Skye and I grabbed their ‘season cups’. It cost a tiny bit more than a large drink, and you get free refills in them the whole day!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

I couldn’t get enough of my cute boys!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Another fun building at the zoo is the bird house – you go in WITH the birds! They’re flying and walking around, so you can get right up close. At first the boys weren’t sure what to think, then they thought it was awesome. Just be warned – there’s birds above and around you – you might get pooped on. We didn’t, thank goodness, but I was worried!
Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Again, the children’s area was perfect for letting the kids work out some energy (and warm up their little bodies in the winter cold)!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

#6: Dylan’s Candy Bar

Since we had a bit of time before heading to the airport Friday morning, we took the subway to Dylan’s Candy Bar for some last minute fun and shopping. It kept the kids from driving us crazy at the hotel until we left! Both floors of this candy store were full of treats and fun candy-themed products. The giant lollipop tree was a great welcome as you came in. Even the lit-up stairs were decorated with candies!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

You know my love of chocolate – so I had a hard time not buying a ridiculous amount of stuff here! But I couldn’t say no to a couple of their special candy bars….I even got a White Chocolate one for Nerd Dad (hubby)!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

There’s plenty of New York themed items to nab as a souvenir for someone back home, too – and again, the Star Wars section caught our attention!

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

Not really interactive things like M&M World, but still lots to look at and the kids really enjoyed it.

Things to do with Kids in NYC in Winter / by BusyMomsHelper.com

We had a FANTASTIC time in New York City! Although I’m not sure I’d take my kids there just for a random vacation until they’re older (mostly because of the subway and walking stress) but we did have a really fun time, and it’s great to know there’s so many things for kids to do in NYC during winter!

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My New Favorite Gadget for Kids

March 22, 2016 by Kelly Dedeaux

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I received a free VTech® Kidizoom® Action Cam to facilitate this review. All opinions and ideas are mine alone.

I’m a blogger (obviously), so my kids often see me with a camera, whether it’s my DSLR or my phone. They like to get in on the action, and have shown a major interest in photographing and recording their own adventures, creations and life. So I was THRILLED to try out this new product hitting shelves, and it turned out to be My New Favorite Gadget for Kids! And guess what? You have TWO chances to win one for your family!

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Although I occasionally let them use my gear, it’s hesitantly and with great supervision because I don’t want it broken or damaged. Luckily, the new VTech®Kidizoom® Action Cam is child-friendly and withstands drops and bumps. You can even have your choice of yellow/black or purple colors to match your kids’ personality! It’s even eligible for Prime shipping on Amazon!

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Our recent vacation to California seemed the perfect opportunity to test it out, including it’s waterproof case for underwater adventures, mounting accessories for bikes and scooters, and a wrist strap. They had a blast with it – and I really enjoyed going through all of their images and videos. It did take an initial ‘lesson’ to get them use to the buttons, and teaching them NOT to keep their finger in front of the lens, but after that they were on their own!

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One thing they never really got when they used my stuff was their freedom – entirely what THEY wanted to photograph, from their own perspective. At our rental house pool, they did a lot of close-ups for the beach toys – which makes me realize how big certain things must seem to them compared to us. They also REALLY like to get close to people!

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The quality of the pictures, even with the waterproof casing, was actually really great! Our kids from age 4 on up to the bigger girls all loved taking turns with it, and plan to make scrapbooks of their own footage from our trip.

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While walking Downtown Disney, they captured a lot of what most interested them – and it turned out it was things I hadn’t really noticed myself! We also let them use it during the new Paint the Night Parade at Disneyland, and although it wasn’t the best at dark night-time pictures with bright, moving lights – it did surprisingly well.

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The VTech®Kidizoom® Action Cam features three built-in games, stop motion and time-lapse options, as well as special effects including customized photo frames and filters. And yes, it got banged around TONS with the kiddos, especially in the parks and while swimming (they took it down the slide so many times I lost count) and is still top-notch condition. Seriously, it’s a sturdy beast! As far as cost, it’s priced perfectly – in my opinion at least (Ages 4+ years, MSRP: $59.99) or check the great prices available on Amazon! This is the perfect holiday gift, so get a jump start on your shopping this year!

And Guess What?!?!

This fall, VTech will also be hosting the Action Cam Back-In-School Contest in which parents can upload a photo or video of their child participating in their favorite sport or after school activity for a chance to win a Kidizoom Action Cam of their very own! So go have fun, take some pictures or a video, and send it in!

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