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Because it's not all tutus all the time.... ;)
I'm a designer but not a seamstress. So when I see a perfectly executed ensemble like this Princess Belle Set I have to bow down shouting, "I'm not worthy!"
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When you've finished drooling over the Belle set browse through the Jenna Claire Boutique ebay About page to view tons more amazing custom designs (Halloween Minnie Mouse is my fave!) and notes on the painstaking attention to detail that goes into every gorgeous piece!Baby ChubChub offers free advertising to designers who love Disney! Contact babychubchub@earthlink.net for info.OOO
Tinkerbell Loves Baby ChubChub Tutus!Our first visit to Pixie Hollow in Disneyland! The line is crazy long but entertaining:
Spot little bronze statues of your favorite fairies -- this is Fawn but Captain Jack loves Silvermist! 
-- ducklings following their mama around the pond, and a cool light and music show in the evening (we were in line about 40 min and 2 different shows played.) We noticed water jets shooting a cool arc over Pixie Hollow line prisoners when we peeked over the rocks during the day.
In exchange for about an hour of your time you'll get a one-on-one visit with one of Tinkerbell's fairy friends -- we met Fawn -- and Tink herself.
We were expecting a 6" tall computer generated Tinkerbell interactive experience (think Turtle Talk with Crush at Disney's California Adventure) thanks to a Disneyland Cast Member who pulled my mom's chain when she asked about Pixie Hollow on a recent visit. So Twirl Girl was very excited that Tinkerbell is actually "Big like me!"Become a fan of Baby ChubChub on facebook to get fans-only discount codes for Disney Tutus!
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Mimi's Cafe on Harbor Blvd right across the street from the pedestrian entrance of Disneyland has cheap prices on huge portions -- and tastes a bit fresher than the food you'll find inside Disneyland. Get a $10 off $25 purchase printable coupon for Mimi's restaurant delivered to your email by joining the Mimi's E Club and entering:
1. Your birthday as a date that falls during your Disneyland vacation. You'll get an email coupon with an expiration date 2 weeks from your "birthday" -- and no proof of birthday required when you redeem the coupon!
2. Be sure to choose the "CA -- Anaheim Harbor" favorite location as the valid location will print on your coupon.
Kids meals at Mimi's include a drink and a tiny "cup of dirt" dessert -- a ramekin filled with chocolate pudding topped with Oreo crumbs and 2 gummy worms.
You'll also get a Free Breakfast coupon with no minimum purchase when you join the Mimi's E Club.
Link: Mimi's Cafe Printable Free Dessert with Purchase of a Meal coupon
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Princess Jasmine Loves Baby ChubChub Tutus! Twirl Girl got more than her fair share of attention from all the Disney Princesses during our latest Disneyland vacation! Of course she's absolutely adorable and **in love** with all the Princesses so they have to allow extra time to eat her with a spoon -- but a fabulous tutu certainly doesn't hurt ;)
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Disneyland souvenirs are pricey! Good thing kids are easily pleased ;) If you keep your eyes open you can spot the deals and head budget busters off at the pass. Yes, you need a Disneyland souvenir, even if it's your 7th trip this year!
Best Bet
Disneyland pressed pennies: $0.51 -- that's 2 quarters and 1 penny. Make sure it's a shiny penny so you can see the details of the embossed design more clearly!
There are pressed penny stations all over Disneyland but you'll hit the motherlode at the Candy Palace on Main Street.
Captain Jack (DS5) just got a Bolt penny; Twirl Girl (DD2) was passed out in the stroller so we picked Snow White for her since we got to visit with Snow White for the first time this vacation!
We press pennies anywhere we can -- San Diego Zoo, Sea World, and of course Disneyland! -- so we have quite a collection. The kiddos use them for pirate treasure, or just spend minutes at a time looking them all over. (Yes, "minutes"--only a parent of preschoolers can truly appreciate the significance of that!) A surprisingly fun "toy" for under a buck, and a great memento of your trip and fun to look back on which character or ride your kids were into at the time.
Most Useful (er, if you have a girl!)
Minnie Mouse Ears Hair Clips: $1.00 each. Til I post a pic, you're looking for jewel-encrusted claw clips in the shape of a Mickey Head in pink, blue, or clear. I've found them 2 places: Fantasy Faire Gifts (across from It's a Small World) and in the World of Disney store at Downtown Disney. Grab 2 if your little Princess wears piggy tails like mine does; 1 will do if you have a ponytail girl :)OOO
