Casey Dacanay

modern motherhood + honest self-care

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Wellness Gift Guide for Teachers (and pretty much everyone on your list)

This year, I am extra thankful for all of the wonderful teachers that my daughters have! My oldest started Kindergarten this year, and youngling began her Preschool journey. Both girls adore their teachers and as a single parent that works from home, I have an added appreciation for all that the teachers work so hard…

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Why Inclusion Matters, Even In The MCU

Marvel Studio’s is quickly rolling Phase 4 of the MCU with four films and five series by the end of 2021 with some beloved superheroes and a myriad of new faces. Among them are the first Asian headliners in this standalone introductory film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Marvel has been fantastic…

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Erin Condren X Disney and More!

Star Wars fans: This is your chance to round out your holiday decor with the new Star Wars Holiday Cookie collection from Erin Condren! Yes, the Lifeplanner™ guru also has brought the galaxy a bit closer to home with an amazing ongoing collaboration that includes planners, office accessories and home decor featuring some of your…

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Celebrating Our Four-Legged Friends This Vetsgiving on Nat Geo

Our furry family members have always been just that – family. My girls have taken on the immense responsibility of caring for both a dog and cat over the past two years and have each found tasks that they love doing with and for the animals. We are so thankful for all of the veterinarians…

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Your Holiday Self-Care Gift Guide

This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. The Holidays are known to be a stressful time, even for the most prepared and jolliest of all. That stress often shows itself in our skin and if you or someone you know might need an extra glow up this holiday, keep on reading! The products that follow are…

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Family Favorites From Nick Jr.: The Night Before Christmas Now on DVD

Let the holiday season commence! We love everything about Christmas in our house, including all of the holidays movie and TV specials that start popping up this time of year. Over the past few months, my kids have found very special places in their hearts for Nick Jr. shows like Blue’s Clues and You! and…

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Spooky Fun with Disney Channel’s The Ghost and Molly McGee

Just in time for spooky season, we were treated to an advance screening of the next episode of Disney Channel’s latest animated series, The Ghost and Molly McGee. It’s only on its sixth episode but has already been renewed for Season Two! The Ghost and Molly McGee is one of those special shows that brings…

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Free Guy…and the Life Outside The Box

Want to win you own copy of Free Guy, available on Digital NOW? Read below for details on how to win! All the world’s a video game and the men and women merely players. Except for Guy (Ryan Reynolds), who discovers he is actually a background player…a set of coding in an open-world video game….

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The Addams Family 2. An Unpredictable Sequel.

Your favorite creepy, kooky family is back and taking America by storm in The Addams Family 2, now in theatres and On Demand! The girls and I had some “scream time” last night with an early preview of the film to kick off Spooky Season. More than a story about oddities, The Addams Family 2 looks…

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SeaQuest Folsom: Sharks, Iguanas, & Sloths, Oh My!

Aquariums, zoos and museums have always been at the top of our list when it comes to family fun days. When I discovered SeaQuest this summer I knew it was a place we just HAD to visit! SeaQuest seamlessly integrates hands on learning, conservation awareness and animal rescue all in one exceptionally fun package! Great…

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PAW Patrol Roars Into Adventure

Nothing tricera-tops the start of Spring! The much loved and highly anticipated release of PAW Patrol: Dino Rescue Roar to the Rescue is now available on DVD! There is so much to love about the PAW Patrol pals, who have no shortage of adventure, but most all their ability to work together as a team…

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Back Into The Swim Of Things With Bubble Guppies: The New Guppy!

California is slowly opening up and after a year of quarantine, the change is welcome! It will, no doubt, spur some new challenges that our children will need guidance to help navigate. Namely, socialization. While television and movies certainly don’t have the same power as first hand experience, I believe entertainment can be used to…

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Secrets Of Sulphur Springs Finale “Time After Time” – Friday, March 12

I cannot believe that Season One of Disney Channel’s Secrets Of Sulphur Springs is almost over! During last week’s episode, things didn’t turn out quite as expected for the Campbell family but sunk us deeper into the mystery surrounding The Tremont. Olivia fell asleep part way though our early preview and awoke afterwards ready for…

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Time Travel, NOLA and Filming During COVID-19 With Secrets Of Sulphur Springs Cast

We are down to two remaining episodes of Disney Channel’s hit new show, Secrets Of Sulphur Springs. “No Time Like The Present” airs Friday, March 5th at 8 PM  and you cannot miss it. Seriously. If you have not been watching, click on over to DisneyNOW and binge the season so far! Every episode is…

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Secrets Of Sulphur Springs Coming To Disney+ February 26

Ya’ll know I’ve been having weekly mom dates as we gather virtually to watch Disney Channel’s mystery adventure series, Secrets Of Sulphur Springs. Somehow this makes our small corner of the world seem big. Fellow Disney mom Kristin Cruz got together with Disney Channel and put together an amazing New Orleans themed treat box for…

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Choose Your Own Adventure With Bear Grylls In Animals On The Loose: A You VS Wild Movie

There are many things we love about survivalist Bear Grylls such as his penchant for eating whatever creepy crawly thing he comes across, questionable choices that lead to thrilling adventures and his infectious appreciation for nature. Starting Tuesday, February 16, Bear Grylls takes us to an African wildlife preserve in his latest film, Animals On The…

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