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Our Experience at Mickey’s Halloween Party

byKaren•October 22, 2012

Mickeys Halloween Party Decorations Disneyland

Mickey’s Halloween Party was definitely the highlight of our recent trip to Disneyland.  It was our first time attending the special after hours party and Disney did not disappoint! Halloween Decorations We always enjoy the festive décor during Halloween Time at Disneyland but Disney kicks it up a notch for Mickey’s Halloween Party! The live read more »

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Mr. Smee Costume

byKaren•October 11, 2012

I have to admit that Elliot’s Mr. Smee costume is definitely my favorite this year. In case you aren’t a Disney fan, Mr. Smee is Captain Hook’s sidekick from Peter Pan and Jake and the Never Land pirates. Easy Mr. Smee Costume Materials Blue Striped Shirt Blue Pants (try to match the pants/shirt together) Brown read more »

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How to make a Mr. Smee hat {DIY Halloween Costume}

byKaren•September 20, 2012

Mr Smee Hat DIY

Check out my DIY Mr. Smee Hat I really want to be creative but I know my limits. So when it comes to Halloween costumes I’m definitely a semi-homemade type of mom. I will do a store bought costume if I can get a super great deal on it. Lik e Quinn’s Peter Pan costume. read more »

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Happy Star Wars Halloween 2011

byKaren•November 1, 2011

We started doing Halloween parties over at my brother’s house a few years back and last year we started a new tradition with group themed costumes.  It was Toy Story last year…. We had a full fledged Star Wars Halloween this year! Complete with Quinn as a Jedi, Elliot as Chewbacca , Peter as Hans Solo read more »

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Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival

byKaren•October 25, 2011

We made a trip to the new Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival last weekend. I loved that it was so much closer than other Southern Arizona pumpkin patch/farms.  It’s only 5 minutes off the Marana road exit! The $4 admission fee (1+ years) includes a tractor drawn wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, and read more »

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A Toy Story Halloween

byKaren•October 31, 2010

Kids love Halloween and so do TOYS! This year we celebrated with a Toy Story Halloween theme. This is the one day a year when all of us toys can come out and play without our owners (although we do love playing with Andy)!  We run around the neighborhood begging for candy and no one finds it odd read more »

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Hi! I’m Karen.

I'm a mom to two boys, Arizona native, and travel lover. Desert Chica is my place to share a peek into our life and the easy and inexpensive costumes, crafts and desserts I like to make. “If I can do it, anyone can!” Learn more about me here.

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