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10 Disney Plus Christmas Movies to Stream

Are you ready for the holiday season? Disney+ Christmas movies are one way to get in the spirit. There are tons of movies to stream for movie night. The big question is where do you start? Disney+ has quite a bit of movies ready to be watched, but you do need somewhere to start. Grab the hot cocoa and this selection of Disney Plus Christmas movies to get you started! 

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Get ready for a Disney Christmas movie night with 10 Disney+ Christmas Movies to Stream:

1. Noelle 

Want a cute movie to watch on Disney+ for the upcoming Christmas season? Make sure you check out Noelle! It’s about how Santa’s daughter must take over the family business. This has to happen when her father retires. Her brother is supposed to take over, but he gets cold feet, leaving her to deal with everything. 

2. Godmothered

It’s no fun being ignored, especially around the holidays. Godmothered is about an unskilled fairy godmother who goes out on her own to prove her worth. She tracks down a young girl who keeps asking for help, but is ignored. Watch this fun movie on Disney+ to get into the holiday spirit! 

3. Olaf’s Frozen Adventure

Whether you’ve been following Olaf’s adventure since the beginning of Frozen or you’re just getting into it, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure is for you! This is a fun little movie that takes place with all of your favorite characters from Frozen. It’s such a fun way to get in the Christmas spirit for the young and young at heart! 

4. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Christmas is right around the corner and The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is a movie on Disney+ to get you in the holiday spirit. Clara needs a magical key to help her get her hands on a priceless gift. Follow her adventure in this movie full of beautiful costumes and storytelling.

5. The Santa Clauses

Tim Allen is back as Santa Claus in this new limited series releasing this year on Disney Plus! To catch up, make sure to watch all 3 of the Santa Clause movies before watching The Santa Clauses. After nearly three decades of being Santa Claus, Scott Calvin’s magic begins to falter. As he is struggling to keep up with the demands of the job, he discovers a new clause that forces him to rethink his role as Santa and as a father.

6. One Magic Christmas

The movie One Magic Christmas goes all the way back to 1985. This is a magical movie that will surely pull on the heart strings. This movie is about an angel who must show a mother the true meaning of Christmas. The angel goes on to teach the mother that it’s not just presents, but also about the people she knows and loves. 

7. Once Upon a Snowman

The holiday short, Once Upon a Snowman, is the origin story of Olaf, everyone’s favorite summer-loving snowman. See how Olaf magically comes to life and discovers his identity in the mountain outside of Arendelle.

8. Home Alone Movies

Did you know there are SIX movies in the Home Alone collection that originally started with Macaully Culkin in 1990? Home Alone, Home Alone 2 Lost in New York, Home Alone 3, Home Alone 4, Home Alone The Holiday Heist, and Home Sweet Home Alone are all available to stream on Disney Plus. All of the hijinks and chaos will have the whole family laughing.

9. Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

The Guardians are back in action on November 25th. They are headed to Earth to make sure that Quill has an unforgettable Christmas in the Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special.

10. The Muppet Christmas Carol

Watch as your favorite Muppet characters tell the Charles Dicken’s classic tale with their own unique twist. In The Muppet Christmas Carol, you’ll see Scrooge (played by Michael Caine) find out the true meaning of Christmas.

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5 Reasons to Watch Disney Plus Christmas Movies 

  • Christmas movies bring a sense of nostalgia and warmth during the holiday season.
  • They often have feel-good messages about family, love, and forgiveness.
  • These Christmas movies provide great opportunities for cozy nights with hot chocolate or eggnog and blankets.
  • It’s a fun tradition to watch favorite classic movies or discover new ones every year.
  • Festive movies bring the Christmas spirit and cheer to get everyone in the holiday mood.

Do you plan on watching Christmas movies this year? If you have Disney+ and want to watch movies, then make sure you check out this list! In your opinion, what are the best Disney Plus Christmas movies? Let’s see your favorites in the comments.

If you need a holiday treat to snack on while have a Disney+ Christmas movie night, grab some Oreos and make these cute Holiday Mickey Mouse Oreo Pops for the family!

Categories: Lifestyle, Recipes, Seasonal, Winter

Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer Holiday Cocktail

This delightful Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. This drink features the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!

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What You’ll Need

  • Small Saucepan
  • Large Glass Bowl
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Ingredients

  • 1 c. Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
  • ¼ c. Honey
  • ½ c. Water
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 3 c. Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
  • 2 medium Oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
  • Optional: ½ c. Vodka
  • 3 c. Sparkling Water

Optional Garnish

  • Additional Cinnamon Sticks
  • 6 long Rosemary Sprigs, lower leaves removed, and threaded with fresh cranberries

cinnamon cranberry spritzer holiday cocktail with rosemary garnish

Instructions

Prep time: 5 minutes, plus chill time
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 6

  1. Add cranberries, honey, water, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or until the honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.

  2. Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or other non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

  3. Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.

  4. To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

cinnamon cranberry spritzer holiday cocktail with rosemary garnish

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Cinnamon Cranberry Spritzer

This delightful beverage is a delicious way to celebrate the holiday season. This drink features the classic flavor combination of cranberry, orange, and cinnamon. Add a little vodka for a fun adults-only treat, or skip it for a pleasant mocktail everyone can enjoy. Cheers!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 4 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 3 cups Unsweetened Cranberry Juice
  • 2 Medium Oranges, each cut into 8 wedges
  • 3 cups Sparkling Water
  • 1/2 cup Vodka (optional)
  • 6 Long Rosemary Sprigs, lower leaves removed and threaded with fresh cranberries (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Add cranberries, honey, water, and cinnamon sticks to a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes, or untilthe honey is melted and the spices are intensely fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and transfer to a large glass or another non-reactive bowl. Add cranberry juice, orange wedges, and vodka, if using it. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • Once thoroughly chilled, remove from refrigerator and firmly squeeze each orange wedge into the bowl to capture the juice before discarding. Strain the mixture with a fine-mesh strainer and discard the solids.
  • To serve, fill serving glasses with ice and add enough of the seasoned cranberry juice mixture to fill each glass about 1/3 full. Top off each glass with sparkling water and stir to combine. Taste and sweeten with additional honey, if desired. Garnish with extra cinnamon sticks and/or rosemary skewers and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 172IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Christmas, Cinnamon, Cocktail, Cranberry, Holiday Cocktail, Spritzer
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I hope you enjoy this festive holiday cocktail and cheers to celebrating!

Categories: Lifestyle, Seasonal, Winter

Stocking Stuffers Gift Guide

Picking out little gifts for stocking stuffers is so much fun! Need some ideas for adult stocking stuffers? Here are a few of my favorite little items and they are perfect to stuff stockings with. They are all useful and make a cute little gift at great prices too. Most of these items that are linked are geared towards women but a few work for the guys in your life too.

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Stocking Stuffers for Adults

  • Peeps Eyeglass Lens Cleaner – This is the best tool to clean your glasses with! I love mine and keep one in my purse and one in my desk drawer in my office. Perfect for sunglasses, prescription glasses, and blue light blockers.
  • GIMME Beauty Hair Bands – These are my favorite hair bands! They don’t pull or leave a mark, they are the best. There is a pack that comes in multiple colors or other options available on their site. Use code DEVINEFAIRYTALE to save on your order.
  • Real Techniques Makeup Sponge with Case – I love this makeup sponge to apply foundation and I love that you can buy one that comes with a travel case.
  • Silicone Reusable Straws – With the case, these are perfect for travel. I include them on packing lists for my travel clients since some places only use paper straws that fall apart quickly.
  • Makeup Eraser 5 Day Set – I swear by my Makeup Eraser products and this mini set is so cute. Use these with water to wipe all of your makeup off and then throw them in the washing machine and they’ll be like new! Use code VIBES10 to save on your order.
  • Chapstick – A new set of Chapstick is perfect to stuff in a stocking. Winter brings dry skin and chapped lips and you really can’t go wrong with this s’mores combination.
  • Holiday Themed Beauty Masks – Fun and festive beauty masks are a cute addition to anyone’s stocking. This comes in a pack of 12 with 4 different treatment types so you can easily split it up among multiple stockings.
  • Barefoot Dreams Cozy Socks – My favorite brand of fuzzy socks. So soft and durable!
  • Coffee Scoop with Clip – A two-in-one coffee tool, this coffee measuring scoop features a spring-action clip on the other end. Attach this glam stainless-steel utensil to the top of your coffee bag to keep your beans fresh.
  • Christmas Candy – Who doesn’t love candy on Christmas morning? These sweet little Christmas tree gummy candies are sure to be a hit.
  • Portable Phone Charger – A portable phone charger is a must-have. I use mine the most while traveling, but it’s also handy to have in the car and during a power outage. This one is for an iPhone, but Amazon also has other options available depending on the type of phone.

Amazon, Target, and World Market are some of my favorite places to find fun stocking stuffers so take a look at what they have if you need some more ideas.

Is there something you always get in your stocking each year? I always get a bag of peppermint bark to enjoy on Christmas Day; it’s my favorite!

Need other gift ideas? Check out these gift guides:

Categories: Disney, Lifestyle, Seasonal, Winter

Disney Holiday Gift Guide

Are you looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Disney lover in your life? Or maybe you need some ideas to share with friends and family for gifts for YOU! Check out some of these items in my Disney Holiday Gift Guide to bring some extra magic this holiday season!

Last Updated: November 2022

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Give the Gift of a Disney Vacation

If you are interested in giving the gift of a Disney Vacation this Christmas, take a peek at my Vacation Planning Services page to learn more and reach out by email or fill out a quote form and I can help you get something booked. Vacation packages (Walt Disney World room and 3+ days of tickets for entire party) only require a $200 deposit to book!

I hope these give you some ideas of what to get the “Disney adult” in your life. There are so many more items I could have included in this list. If you have any questions or need any more suggestions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Categories: Lifestyle, Seasonal, Travel, Winter

8 Tips for Traveling with Gifts This Holiday Season

Will you be spending the holidays somewhere new this year? While I love the idea of gifting experiences, sometimes packing and traveling with gifts is inevitable during this time of year. I am here to help, as it’s typically quite a challenge. Whether you are trying to keep them a secret, or are facing logistical issues, here is a list of tips and tricks when traveling with presents in tow.

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8 Tips for Traveling with Gifts This Christmas

1. Most people have nesting suitcases. Consider loading one with gifts, and the other with your personal items. Then for your return flight, simply pack your items in a suitcase…IN a suitcase.

2. Invest in bubble wrap. Airports are not known for their gentleness with luggage. Take extra precautions and make sure everything is secured and padded well. Add a layer of bubble wrap or other packing material as a lining in your suitcase for an added layer of protection.

3. Consider shipping your gifts ahead of time. This will keep the element of surprise and will save you the hassle of having to transport everything. Many hotels are happy to receive boxes on your behalf, within reason, just before your arrival. Just let the concierge know ahead of time. If traveling to see or stay with family, ask a family member if they’d mind taking in a few packages and storing them out of sight until you arrive.

4. I highly recommend you NOT wrap your gifts and then pack them if you’ll be flying. While you are allowed to fly with wrapped gifts, there is a good chance they may need to be searched and will be unwrapped. Save time, energy, and hassle – pack your wrapping supplies and do the wrapping at your destination.

5. Who says you have to celebrate on the actual day? Consider having the celebration before or after you leave. Another idea would be to arrive early and do your shopping at your destination versus traveling with the gifts. And don’t worry about your little ones. They will most likely be so caught up in the excitement of travel, they won’t really know it’s only December 23rd.

6. Plan ahead. Seriously. Make sure you consider your space and weight restrictions. Perhaps more smaller gifts rather than a few large ones are in store this year. Another idea: print out images of the full-size gift waiting for them back home. It’s the thought that counts!

7. Feeling creative? Theme your gifts! Heading to Hawaii? Maybe everyone gets new beach sandals and a Hawaiian shirt. You could even go so far as to find gift wrap that matches!

8. Last, but certainly not least, make the trip the gift! The excitement and anticipation of a vacation typically is unmatched. Best of all, the memories made during your vacation will ultimately last a lifetime!

Whether you’re traveling near or far, to see family, or to explore a new destination; the holidays are always extra special. With a little planning and perhaps thinking outside the box (literally and figuratively!), traveling this holiday season will be one for the memory books!

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