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Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a worldwide party as Disney On Icecelebrates Mickey and Friendsskates into North Charleston fromOctober 28-31, 2021at theNorth Charleston Coliseum. Produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., this production will inspire families to make memories they will treasure forever.Read more
Y’all we had the best day on Saturday. We went to the Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park which is now an annual tradition for us. Last year was our first year going and honestly, I didn’t do much research, someone just suggested it so we went! I was BLOWN away and we decided this was going to be an annual tradition and it’s one I looked forward to all year.
Last year, we waited in line to see Santa and bought pictures which was totally fine! Here is our picture from last year.
We decided this year to do the Mingle with Kringle which is when you reserve a time to meet Santa ahead of time. You get a one on one session with Santa, the photographer takes many photos (we got 52!) and emails them all to you, and you get a pass to come back to the Festival of Lights another time that season! Being a blogger and a mom who loves capturing the special moments, I felt this was worth it (it’s barely much of a difference price wise when you add everything up) and my kiddos LOVED all that extra time with Santa. Their giggles could be heard across the park. It was one of those memories that I hope to never forget!
We walked around Winter Wonderland and then Santa’s Village, Camden spotted these guys breakdancing. They were awesome by the way! He said, “Can I dance, Mommy?” How could I say no to that sweet face? I’m so thankful for these dancers, they were so sweet to Camden and even turned on Baby Shark! He loved it.
Here is a cute video of this adorableness:
Then it was time to get some dinner! They have several food trucks lined up to choose from. Judd got the Abominable Burger which was HUGE and so tasty! The rest of us got hot dogs and fries, everything was yummy and just what we needed to fill our bellies for more fun!
They also have several fire pits where you can buy s’more packages and cook s’mores! We were so full from dinner that we decided to do this when we come back later this season (we plan to bring my parents or Judd’s dad when they visit for Christmas!)
We then got tickets for the train which was adorable and the kids were in heaven! They drive you through lighted areas that you wouldn’t normally see in your car. The sweet train conductor, let my kids pull the horn too, they loved that. As soon as we got on board, Camden yelled, “ALL ABOARD! CHOOCHOO!”.
Then it was time for us to drive through the lights!! You turn your radio on to a certain station and just drive and admire the beautiful lights! It’s so festive, so joyful, and just makes you even more excited for the holidays!! I was so caught up in the moment that this is the only picture I took during the drive, oops! 
A few other things that they have here: adorable holiday stores from a toy store to a gift shop to a sweet shop, a climbing wall for kiddos, walking paths to walk under the lights, an art display with art work from schools across the area, a carousel, and I know I’m forgetting things!
Basically, if you live in Charleston or you live in SC for that matter, you need to come to the Holiday Festival of Lights! It is AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING!! Don’t just believe me, these are some of the awards they’ve received: Top 20 Event in the Southeast, Southeast Tourism Society, November 2013 and November 2018, Third Best Holiday Festival in the US, USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award 2015, Third Best Public Lights Display in the US, USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award 2014, One of the Top 10 Holiday Celebrations, Coastal Living Magazine 2012, One of the Top 100 Events in North America, American Bus Association 2012. So cool, right? I love calling Charleston home!
A huge thanks to Charleston County Parks for hosting us!! I will be sharing more about all the amazing parks they have, events, and their Gold Pass (which we have and use almost weekly) in the future!!
I’m not the girl that is obsessed with hair or makeup…what I am obsessed with is soft, clear skin, and anything that makes my life easier! I recently found the most amazing laser and skin care center in Charleston, Charleston Laser & Aesthetics! 
The office is beautiful and super clean inside and the staff is so kind!! They frequently use the hashtags, #realpeople and #realbeauty! I absolutely love this because I always assumed these places were for people very into cosmetics or appearance but in reality, it’s everyday people going to get these services…it’s mom’s wanting to do some self-care, it’s your neighbor who found her first wrinkle, and it’s even the grandpa who wants to laser the hair in his ears (sorry, to use you as an example, Dad). It’s in a centrally located area in Charleston and has free parking!!
I also always assumed these types of treatments were way out of my budget but after doing some research, I was shocked at how affordable it is! Definitely check this out, I think you will be amazed!
I have really long legs so shaving every day has always been a huge inconvenience. I decided to get Laser Hair Reduction in several different areas. How amazing would it be to not have to ever shave again? Though I’ve only done one treatment, I can honestly already tell a difference especially with my legs. Do not let the price scare you, I was shocked at how affordable it is! Check out their website here for prices or call for any specials! Also, don’t let the pain factor scare you! Most of the time, I didn’t even feel the laser. Only a couple times did I feel anything and it just felt like a rubber band hitting your skin but it was gone in the matter of a second.
I haven’t done anything else (yet) but they offer so many amazing services:
-Laser Rejuvenation Treatments
-Spider Vein Treatment
-Rosacea Therapy
-Cherry Angioma Treatment
-Celluma Light Treatment
-Electrolysis Treatment
-Microdermabrasion
-Dermaplanning
-Chemical Peel
-Extreme Peel
-Perfect Peel
-Microneedling
-Advanced Microneedling
-Injectables (Botox, Jeuveau, Juvederm)
NOTE: They are having Black Friday specials right now and Cyber Monday specials soon! Check out their website and Facebook page!
Keep following my blog and Instagram as I share updates on my Laser Reduction journey. AND BE SURE to check out Charleston Laser & Aesthetics, you will LOVE them and won’t regret it!
Are you looking for a wonderful hotel in Charleston? Or are you taking a cruise out of Charleston and need a place to stay the night before and park your car? I got you covered! Check out Hotel Indigo Mount Pleasant! This beautiful boutique hotel is the first Hotel Indigo in the state of S.C., and is backed by the consistency of one of the largest hotel chains in the world, IHG®. It’s in the perfect location, located in the beautiful Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Charleston, and only a bridge away from historic downtown. Being a Charleston resident, this location really is ideal! You are close to downtown, the beaches, but you’re staying in a beautiful and quiet area!
The hotel has incredible amenities including a resort-style pool…
Isn’t it gorgeous?
An updated fitness facility with private yoga room…
Upscale guest rooms…
6,000 square feet of flexible meeting or event space…
Charleston is known for its delicious foods and the newest restaurant to the Mount Pleasant and Charleston dining scene can be found in this hotel, eliza’s bar + kitchen. It is led by Chef Mark Scheffsky, with over 20 years in culinary experience They have an amazing food and drink menu, you definitely want to check this place out!
The hotel offers many different packages but I wanted to mention one that particularly stood out to me being a frequent cruiser, the Park and Cruise Package. If you have a cruise booked, you can stay here the night (or nights) before and explore Charleston. Transportation is provided to and from the port along with free breakfast and complimentary parking for the entire duration of your cruise. This package allows guests to park their car in the parking lot during their cruise. Call (843) 884-6000 to reserve.
You don’t want to miss this BEAUTIFUL hotel in Charleston!!
Hey Charleston Families and Disney Lovers!!
Grab your mouse ears and get ready for a worldwide party as Disney On Ice presents Celebrate Memories skates into North Charleston Coliseum November 1 – 3 for six performances. Produced by Feld Entertainment Inc., this production will inspire families to make memories they will treasure forever. Tickets are on sale and are available at www.ticketmaster.com. 
Mickey Mouse is joined by Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy on a journey to discover his favorite memory of all time. Using Mickey’s “Mouse Pad,” show hosts encourage fans to be part of the action and help the gang venture though Disney stories, sharing memorable moments from treasured tales. Along the way, families sail away with Moana as she displays courage to save her island on a high-seas adventure with the demigod, Maui. Families will continue the journey to the wintry world of Arendelle as royal sisters Anna and Elsa discover true love is the most powerful magic of all and experience the mysterious magic of Fantasia as a Sorcerer’s Apprentice makes brooms come to life.“Live Your Story” alongside Disney Princesses as they use perseverance, determination and hard work to inspire Mickey and children around the world to share their favorite Disney memories.
My kiddos have been talking about this nonstop, Ella asked to wear a princess dress and Camden is dressing up like Buzz!! We can’t wait!
Tickets for Disney On Icepresents Celebrate Memoriesstart at ONLY $20. All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information, reach out to Feld Direct at 1.866.248.8740.
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My family is so excited to go see this! I hope to see Y’all there!!
This post was sponsored by Feld Entertainment, Inc.
Have you ever taken a vacation in the same city that you live? We live in the #1 Vacation Destination in the U.S. so we figured we should take advantage of it and check out one of the top resorts! If you are planning to travel to Charleston or even live in Charleston but want a relaxing trip, I HIGHLY recommend staying at The Beach Club Charleston.
The resort is immaculate and one of the most beautifully decorated hotels I’ve ever seen. It’s also in the perfect location! It’s on Mount Pleasant in Patriots Point. You can see Charleston straight across the harbor as you lay by the pool and you can also see USS Yorktown to the right! The views are to die for!
They have so much to do at the resort from swimming, taking a water barre or beach yoga class, fishing off the Marina, working out in the gym, walking along the pier looking at the boats, making s’mores at the fire pit or having a spa day at the Estuary Spa to eating/drinking at the Fish House, Tiki Bar or the Reel Bar! The entertainment is endless.
If you want to leave the resort there is so much to do in the area too: Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, exploring downtown Charleston, the South Carolina aquarium, several beautiful beaches, Boone Hall, Magnolia Planation, I could go on and on! I LOVE Charleston! The resort offers a shuttle and water taxi that can take you to downtown Charleston too so you don’t have to worry about driving! Can you tell how much I loved this resort? Now let me tell you about our trip…
We checked in a little after lunch time and went straight to our room. Here is a tour of the beautiful room we stayed in!
We put on our swimsuits and headed straight to the pool! If you’ve been a reader of my blog for a while, you know I love a good pool! This one is beautiful!! It has a zero-entry pool which is perfect for the kids but it is also shaped like a T so there are areas that are deeper for swimming or for adults to hang out in! There is also a hot tub and a smaller and quieter pool close by. We spent most of the time in the zero-entry section of the big pool because that’s the best for my toddlers!
We hung out there for a while and took many pictures…
We ordered an early dinner by the pool! It was delicious. I had a chicken sandwich, Judd had a cheeseburger, and the kids had quesadillas.
The kiddos started to get a little tired so we showered and got ready for bed but then we realized how beautiful the sunset was so we put on clothes and rushed downstairs to get pictures. I have been to countries all around the world and I have to say, I’ve never seen sunsets this pretty before! It was unbelievable!! That being said, we took way too many pictures. Judd and I were loving it, the kids not so much. 😉
The next morning, we slept in!! I couldn’t believe how cozy and DARK the room was! The room has one wall that is floor to ceiling windows and a glass door but it has two layers of curtains that blocked out the sun, it was perfect!
We spent the entire next day at the pool and I mean the entire day! We ate breakfast there and lunch!
Ella was feeling extra stylish…
The kiddos got cranky around 4:00 so we cleaned up and drove around Mount Pleasant while they took a nap in their car seats.
We ate dinner at a local pizza shop and then headed back to see the beautiful sunset!
Also, if your kiddos are just a little older or you’re on a solo trip. Make sure to check out a Ghost Tour in Charleston! We had so much fun with this, not scary at all…entertaining and a great history lesson too!
It was the perfect weekend away for us! We loved our stay at The Beach Club at Charleston Harbor and can’t recommend it enough! I told Judd next time that I need a day (or a week) away from everyone, I’m booking at room and coming here!
