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04.14.16

Guide to New York City

Every time I have the opportunity to visit New York City, I try to make a list beforehand of all the new/interesting/hot places and things I haven’t seen yet. This trip was no exception and I got to explore a couple places that were incredible. I also indulged in some tasty treats while I was there, and finally got to see two musicals I’ve been very excited about! Book of Mormon has been an extremely popular musical on Broadway and we happened to win the lottery they hold every day and got front row seats! We also had the chance to see Disaster, the musical by Seth Rudetsky, one of the hosts of SiriusXM’s OnBroadyway channel. In case you’re visiting New York City soon I’ll give details of each place I’m posting about below the photographs!

Black Tap NYC – These shakes are even better than they look. Baked by Melissa – These cupcakes are almost gilt free because you can eat about 10 before you reach the size equivalent of a full size cupcake. Which means 10 different flavors to try! Book of Mormon – Hands down, hysterical. This musical is exploding with talent and stomach-aching laughter. It could be considered inappropriate (read: very inappropriate) but if you can take a joke, I highly recommend this show. The High Line – an old train line converted into a walking park that floats above Chelsea. It’s beautiful, free, and very unique. 5th Ave – Stroll this street. It’s iconic, beautiful, and if you are headed up the island it leads you right to Central Park! Get Lost – Okay, so this isn’t really a place, but it’s the best advice I can give. The best moments of New York City are hidden in the side streets, small shops, and different neighborhoods.

04.12.16

Playing New York City

I’ve been fortunate enough to have visited New York City multiple times and I love it every time I go. I feel that the city is alive and has a pulse of it’s own, and it’s constantly changing and evolving. Every time I go I find a new place I love, make new friends, see old friends, get lost in the magic of it, and stumble into the most unique places. I got to visit again this past weekend, but this was a VERY SPECIAL TRIP, because it was the first time I got to play a show in New York City! It was such a fantastic experience, and being my first time I was so pleased with how many people showed up and how much they loved my music. Here are some photos from the show and a couple from my adventures around the city. What are your favorite spots in New York?

04.09.16

Photo Shoot for the New Song

I love creating an image, especially for a photo shoot. When you write music you have a vision in your mind of how the story of the song would play out in reality and in video shoots and photo shoots, you get to bring a little bit of the song to life in images. The photo shoot I finished this past week is for my new song that’s coming out very soon! I’m so excited for this song, and I can’t wait for you to hear it! I’ll be posting about it when the song is released and telling the story of the writing process for this particular song. In the mean time here’s some behind the scenes shots.

04.07.16

Easter Sunday

My work trip to Toronto happened to fall right over Easter weekend and I was able to spend some time with my family. We had a great brunch, and had an easter egg hunt at a farm with miniature ponies! Needless to say I was in love and wanted to take all the little ponies home with me. While at the farm I entered a raffle for a carriage ride, and I didn’t really think much of it, but then they called and told me we’d won! So we had a lovely carriage ride to end our Easter Sunday. What are some of your favorite spring activities?

04.05.16

When in Toronto…visit Prince.

This past weekend I went to Toronto, one of my favorite cities. I actually enjoy early morning flights because I love the view! I always find the flying as the sunrises is such an incredible experience. While the purpose of my trip to Toronto was for a photo shoot and some meetings, I also got had the pleasure of attending Prince’s Piano and a Microphone concert. My sister is a big fan, and she was so excited, and I happened to be arriving the day of the show. We also had to grab a few things for the photo shoot the following week and spent a little time exploring the city.

03.22.16

Girls Guide To Disney World – with 10 days of planning!

If you love the magic of Disney World like I do then you want to do it right, right? But some of us don’t plan 180 days in advance (Ahem, thank you new fastpass system) so what’s a girl with a ride/restaurant wishlist to do? Why hack the system of course! (no real computer hacking necessary) I planned about 10 days in advance and I was able to hit all the cool rides, restaurants, and experiences my heart desired! So, here’s my girls guide to Disney World.

Where To Stay

If you’re going to be there multiple days, attempt to stay on property. This saves in parking, gas, and the resorts have lots of extras you and your family can take advantage of! My nephews loved the pool options and also enjoyed the food options!

Save Some Cash

I brought water bottles for our entire group and it saved us on buying drinks at the hotel and at the parks! Disney provides free ice water at the restaurants and also at their resorts, this means we were staying hydrated, avoiding sugary beverages, and saying money, a grand slam in my opinion.

Fast Passes

The new fastness system is somewhat complicated, but if check it out before arrive to the park you will have a much better time. Book fast passes for each day at the park in advance, because they fill up quick! Choose your favorite rides and get passes for those as early in the day as possible. For any rides with fast passes already sold out, make those your first stop upon entering the park. Once you’ve used your three fast passes that you booked online, find a fast pass kiosk and book new experiences! Keep in mind you can only book one at a time, this is why you want your first fast passes to occur early in the day.

Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom

This is an interactive game that takes place in the Magic Kingdom and it’s totally underrated! It’s a great way to fill time while waiting for a fast pass to occur, or even when the lines get really long! If you’re visiting the Magic Kingdom, make sure to check this feature out!

Dining Reservations

This is a tricky area, because the dining reservations book up waayyy in advance, BUT, I am happy to share my plan with you! The reservations have to be cancelled 48 hours in advance, which means if you are desperate to dine with Cinderella, but the reservations are all full, try checking 48 hours before your desired reservation time. People who wanted to dine but then changed their minds will have to do so by this time to avoid being charged and their change in plans could be your gain!

Disney – DIY – Disney-Ify Yourself!

Part of the Disney Experience for me is getting to revisit my favorite movies, quotes, characters, and places in reality. This is made even better when you become part of the experience by making pins, shirts, outfits, costumes, and getting involved! I have another post with my Disney DIYS that you can see here!

What are your Walt Disney World tips and tricks?