How to Make Mickey Snowman Cake pops!

I am so excited to share this recipe with you because it’s SO easy! With the Holiday season quickly approaching, my time seems to be more and more stretched. I’ve found it difficult to make everything I love if I don’t begin very early or find super easy and fast recipes. The teenagers love to help come up with ideas and especially love to help execute these blog posts. They helped compose this post from typing to editing the photos; it was their first full project. We hope you enjoy this post: How to Make Mickey Snowman Cake pops! [Read more…]

Ralph Breaks the Internet Printable and Coloring Pages

by Lily @militaryfamof8 9 Comments

Ralph Breaks the Internet Printable and Coloring Pages

The first movie: Wreck-it Ralph was a huge success and the newest Disney movie: Ralph breaks the internet is sure to be even better! I hope you enjoy these Ralph Breaks the Internet Printable and Coloring Pages.

[Read more…]

Nutcracker Soldier Rice Krispie Treat Recipe & Coloring Pages

by Lily @militaryfamof8 2 Comments

Nutcracker Soldier Rice Krispie Treat Recipe & Coloring Pages

Our Family was invited to watch an advanced screening of The Nutcracker movie last week, I promise I will not spoil it. I had never seen or read any version of the Nutcracker so I was excited. I’m not sure how the original story or play go, but this movie took my breath away! The scenes, dances and story was so beautiful and full of magic. I recommend that you go watch it and see it for yourself, I know that you will not be disappointed! I hope that you enjoy this Nutcracker Soldier Rice Krispie Treat Recipe & Coloring Pages.

[Read more…]

A Wish Has Been Granted- ALADDIN the Movie!

by Lily @militaryfamof8

A Wish Has Been Granted- ALADDIN the Movie!

I have been waiting for this release for too long! A request, a dream, A Wish Has Been Granted- ALADDIN the Movie! It’s coming! I’m so excited to share with you the teaser-trailer AND poster for ALADDIN!

Grab your mini popcorn bucket and watch the trailer…

[Read more…]

The Ultimate Halloween Movie Schedule from Disney to Horror!

by Lily @militaryfamof8 3 Comments

The Ultimate Halloween Movie Schedule from Disney to Horror!

Are you as excited as me for the upcoming 31 days of horror? How about Halloween Disney movies? During these chilly and dark nights it is very easy to make plans, just throw dinner in a crock-pot, make your month’s movie schedule with our Halloween movie schedules for: Freeform’s 31 Nights of Halloween, AMC Fear Fest, Turner Classic Movies (October Horror), Syfy’s 31 Days of Halloween, Disney Channel Monstober, TCM Turner Classic Movies, and enjoy the evening! This is the The Ultimate Halloween Movie Schedule from Disney to Horror!

[Read more…]

Disney Movie: Moana Coloring Book Pages and Official Trailer

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Disney Movie: Moana Coloring Book Pages and Official Trailer

Ever since my children were babies, we have always been told that they look like they are of Samoan descent. As a result, our oldest Daughter has been in love with Hawaiian and Polynesian dance since she was 4 years old. She looked and felt like she belonged, which wasn’t always the case where we lived. [Read more…]

How to make Alice Through The Looking Glass Custom Desserts

by Lily @militaryfamof8

If you are a fan of Alice, you simply must want to make these beautiful desserts that are inspired by the newest Disney movie
“Alice through the looking glass”

Now, if you’re like me, you must have thought at first glance, that these looked indeed beautiful; but difficult to make.
I am glad to inform you that I was wrong, these are as easy as going down the rabbit hole.
See what I did there? 😉 [Read more…]

Finding MY Inspiration In A Movie About So Much More Than Running, About My Culture #MiInspiracion

by Lily @militaryfamof8

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Buena Vista Home Entertainment. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Finding MY Inspiration In A Movie About So Much More Than Running, About My Culture #MiInspiracion

Last week I was sent a screening copy of the “McFarland USA” movie, my Family watched it; and I do have to say that I was completely surprised by it and it’s after effects. As a tomboy I am a big fan of sports related movies, especially when they are based on a true story. I knew this movie was based on a true story, but I didn’t really know much more about it. The fact that I am Mexican and the movie is based on Mexican families had not made me more excited to watch it; despite what my friends thought (which was that I would want to watch this movie because it was about Mexican families living in California (hello! I am Mexican, and my family lives in California))

My Husband, our kids, and myself were watching it together. Like with many “popular” movies, I was apprehensive about watching it, trying not to love it at first glance because I wanted to give it a full look before forming my opinion. After the first 5 minutes, there was a scene that caught me [Read more…]

Disney’s Planes Fire & Rescue: Celebrating our Everyday Heroes #MiHeroeFavorito

by Lily @militaryfamof8

Disclosure: This is part of a sponsored collaboration with Latina Mom Bloggers and Disney Studios.  However, all opinions expressed are my own.
ESPAÑOL
Si bien este post forma parte de una campaña patrocinada con Latina Mom Bloggers y Disney Studios , las opiniones expresadas son mías. Esta advertencia se hace en cumplimiento de las Directivas de la Comisión Federal de Comercio (Federal Trade Commission Guidelines), 16 C.F.R Parte 255.

It’s no secret that we are a Military Family, the name of our blog alone says it all…
Adventuresof a Military Family of 8.
So, when I was offered the chance to write a post about OUR Hero: Disney’s Planes Fire & Rescue: Celebrating our Everyday Heroes #MiHeroeFavorito; it is no surprise that I jumped at the opportunity.Seriously, writing about OUR own Hero, my Husband, who served over 15 years in the US Navy, who went on 5 Deployments, who spent a Christmas in Afghanistan during an 8 month deployment, who sacrificed SO much for us; it was a no brainer…

[Read more…]

Excited about the new Winnie The Pooh movie”? our review… #Winniethepooh

by Lily @militaryfamof8

On Thursday our Family was invited to an advanced screening of the “Winnie The Pooh” movie, and let me tell you I was SO excited to go!!!

My love for Winnie the Pooh and all things yellow and red has been around since before my 1st child was born, 18 years ago 😉 The poor boy had no choice but to fall in love with Winnie the Pooh as his entire room was decorated with anything and everything “Pooh” I could find. Since then all my children after inherited his movies, and toys. It’s a Family affair 😉

[Read more…]