Cookie Jar Bakery 🧁🍪🍩😍 on Monmouth Str Cookie Jar Bakery 🧁🍪🍩😍 on Monmouth Street in Newport, KY. 
We’ve driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop and pop in yesterday and I am SO GLAD we did. They have the classic bakery vibes that just makes me think of my hometown and the quality is 💯. Plus we got this entire box for $10 🙌🏻. 
I highly recommend checking them out. You can get some treats here, coffee at Trailhead and then wander down to the Levee.
Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
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@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
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Disney, Gratitude, Travel · February 3, 2016

4 Favorites at Disney World

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It’s my birthday week! I turned 27 on Monday and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating my birthday. 26 was a great year, actually. I spent time with great people, succeeded at my former job, started a new (challenging, but fun) job, paid off some debts, and even did a little traveling. I’m not sure there’s much more I could’ve asked for.

I’m so grateful for the vacation I was able to take last Spring with my boyfriend – we spent a week in Orlando visiting Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. This was my first time visiting both parks and even though I thought (at 26) I was too old to enjoy visiting them, I was proven wrong. SO WRONG! I had such a blast and hope to return soon. I thought I’d share a list of my favorite attraction from each park.

AND – In honor of my birthday, I wanted to share something special with my readers – the chance to win a $500 Disney Gift Card!! Giveaway details below.

Hollywood Studios Animation Academy
Hollywood Studios – Animation Academy

This attraction is a drawing class led by a Disney-trained artist who teaches guests how to sketch a Disney character. And you get to keep your artwork at the end of class which made for one of my favorite souvenirs. The teacher doesn’t draw the same thing every class, so I felt pretty lucky that she decided to cover Mickey during the class I attended. The attraction takes maybe 30 minutes and it’s a really fun (and relaxing) experience to watch Disney artwork come to life by the teacher. Sadly, this attraction closed July 2015. I’ve no idea why, but hopefully they offer alternative drawing classes.

Animal Kingdom Tree of LIfe
Animal Kingdom – It’s Tough to be a Bug!

This was my favorite 3D film + live show of all at Disney World. To watch the show, you travel past the Tree of Life and go slightly underground (a little too dark for my iPhone to get photos!) through tunnels just like in the A Bug’s Life movie. The show is entertaining and full of surprises that interact with the crowd. I don’t want to say much more, because I’d hate to ruin the surprise. If you visit Animal Kingdom – this show is a must.

Spaceship Earth at Epcot
Epcot – Spaceship Earth

For this ride you actually get to enter the giant, iconic geosphere that is synonymous with Epcot. After you settle in your cart, you’re taken on a trip to explore the history of communications from the Stone Age to the computer age. It truly is an “educational” ride, but it’s fascinating and not at all boring. Plus, there’s a camera on your cart that snaps your photo for the video screen which led to the goofy shot above.

Toy Story Midway Mania
Magic Kingdom – Toy Story Midway Mania

This ride is worth the wait, and apparently it always has a wait. It’s not just a ride though, it’s a shooting game! You and your competition share a car and ride through a Toy Story themed gallery of carnival games to point and shoot at targets with laser guns. The car rotates and everything is in 4D. It’s a ride that seems to attract a crowd of all ages, and I think it’s because we all love a little competition.

What Disney attractions are your favorite? Do we share any? Let me know which rides or shows I should check out next time I visit WDW in the comments at the bottom of the post! And be sure to enter the giveaway below! (Read my last Disney article > 6 First-Time Visit Mistakes I Made at Disney)

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Comments

  1. Marthalynn says

    February 4, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday! We are planning our next trip to Disney and are so excited! We didn’t hit Epcot at our last visit. We will definitely have to add it to our itinerary next time so we can see Spaceship Earth.

    Reply
    • Casey says

      February 4, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Spaceship Earth at Epcot is a must! The World Showcase is amazing too. We visited Epcot on the third day of our vacation and it was the perfect “relaxing” Disney Park since there are fewer rides and lots of sightseeing. Enjoy your vacation!! <3

      Reply
  2. Nancy Burgess says

    February 6, 2016 at 3:41 am

    Would like to go to Epcot so much fun and lotsvtovse ed.

    Reply
  3. Linda Manns Linneman says

    February 15, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    There are so many great things to see and do at Disney. I have been there several times and I know I haven’t seen everything. Things also keep changing there. Thank you so much for sharing

    Reply
  4. Linda Manns Linneman says

    February 25, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    I love going to Disney. There are so many things to see and do. The kids have so much fun. Thank you so much for sharing Disney World

    Reply
  5. Stephanie says

    August 10, 2016 at 5:36 pm

    Thanks for sharing.

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Cookie Jar Bakery 🧁🍪🍩😍 on Monmouth Str Cookie Jar Bakery 🧁🍪🍩😍 on Monmouth Street in Newport, KY. 
We’ve driven past this place so many times and finally decided to stop and pop in yesterday and I am SO GLAD we did. They have the classic bakery vibes that just makes me think of my hometown and the quality is 💯. Plus we got this entire box for $10 🙌🏻. 
I highly recommend checking them out. You can get some treats here, coffee at Trailhead and then wander down to the Levee.
Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman Low-quality selfie for a high quality day. A woman... a Black and Indian American woman as VP! Thank you Madam Vice President Kamala Harris for breaking this glass ceiling and for all the women who made it possible. #stillwithher
Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincya Açaí you! This açaí smoothie bowl from @cincyacaibol was so fresh and the pick-me-up I needed during these gloomy winter days. Is anyone else craving all the fresh fruits & veggies rn? 
——
@cincyacaibol operates over in the west end and is run through delivery or carry out that is brought to your car. But they have plans to open a storefront later this year 😍🙌🏻 #cincyeats #cincinnatiblogger
I AM A MAN. When Black sanitation workers in Mem I AM A MAN.  When Black sanitation workers in Memphis took to the streets in March 1968, they carried signs stating: I AM A MAN.  The purpose of the strike and march was to take a stand in favor of fair wages and better working conditions after the death of two sanitation employees, Echol Cole and Robert Walker.  This strike was a focal point of the Civil Rights Movement and Dr. King joined to show his support. This is where he gave his last speech, “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” He was killed the next day.  The "I am a Man" Plaza is located next to Clayborn Temple in Memphis. The area includes a sculpture along with a wall listing the names of those who participated in the strikes.  We’ve come far, but there is still more to be done. #MLKDay
GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means ga GIVEAWAY 😍🥳🤩 Sometimes self-care means game night & takeout. 🙌🏻 Ryan and I love Gold Star & decided to mix things up and try some items other than chili. The double decker sandwich was so good 😋 plus the garlic parm fries are 💯. / ad 
You can win a $25 gift card to @goldstarchili to make dinner time easy peasy.  To enter:
Follow @goldstarchili & me.
Comment the food emoji that relates to what you’ll be ordering 🍔 🍟 🥪 & Tag a pal you’ll be sharing with.  Not associated with IG. Winner will be picked randomly on Monday 1/18. #goldstarchili #cincinnatibloggers
Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes th Sunday self-care 😌 I have seen so many jokes the last week that everyone has given up their #dryjanuary resolutions because of recent events. And yes, the jokes are funny, but I also believe that alcohol just makes stress even more stressful. 🙃 so if you’re participating in dry January or just trying to cut back alcohol in 2021 then the post at my #linkinbio has some tips to keep going.
Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me r Happy 2021 ☺️ / If you haven’t yet, let me remind you to refresh your professional accounts/brand. By this I mean:
• updating your resume (even if you’re not looking!)
• update your professional site (if you have one - I use @squarespace)
• update LinkedIn (update your experience & any projects you’ve led in the last year, use their featured section to highlight the work you’re most proud of, etc.)
• create a folder where you can save “wins” for the upcoming year like emails from your boss when you’ve done great work, media coverage, recap decks, etc. 
• update your headshot 😌 I shared this on stories a while back but if anyone is interested I’ll make a Reels showing how I used my iPhone & Canva to create a refreshed headshot for LinkedIn & my social accounts 
• what else have I missed? Anything you do at the start of the year to get your professional spaces/work in order?
I’ve likely shared this one before but I always I’ve likely shared this one before but I always find this message to be inspiring. I personally find the coming months to be so bleh and dreary and it really makes me feel gloomy, so I’m reminding myself how much inner strength we all have. Everything that has happened in your life this far, you’ve made it through. 😌🙌🏻 #lovethecov #happynewyear
Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 Photo taken at @kinleyh Merry Christmas! 🎄🎁 
Photo taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati because we do not have a tree this big and pretty with our two cats. 😂 swipe for more pics of their beautiful space! I hope you all have a peaceful, relaxing and joyful holiday!
Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail Forget the milk, Santa wants a Fairy Ring cocktail to go with his cookie. 🍪🍹 ⠀
Taken at @kinleyhotelcincinnati downtown on Race Street.⠀
If you haven’t been I highly recommend for the vibes alone! But also the cocktails, desserts and customer service were 💯.⠀
The bar lounge area is decorated beautifully and was spacious so there was plenty of room for groups to safely distance from one another. ⠀

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