Pugaloo_Adventures and Grumble & Grind

Well, the time has finally arrived — we’re heading to Walt Disney World ! Our bags are packed, airline tickets printed, and hotels booked. (Yes, hotels — plural. Thanks to my questionable planning skills, we ended up doing a split stay with our Disney Vacation Club. Fingers crossed this goes smoothly!) Family after we landed in MCO. Pre-Travel Prep Because we live a couple of hours from Reno, my husband booked a free night at the Grand Sierra Resort so we could sleep in bef

As most of you know, my family and I have a slight obsession with Disney runs. Okay, fine — it’s an expensive habit . Between the costumes, shoes, travel, hotels, flights, park tickets, and registration fees, the magic can really add up. But don’t worry, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep our wallets from completely crying. Let’s break it down — Pugaloo style. 🐾✨ Widelux F7 at Disneyland 2025 🏅 When the Race Is Sold Out: Go the Charity Route So here’s the deal: if you’re s

2025 Disneyland Villains Half Marathon Has anyone ever thought about doing a half-marathon? Better yet—a Disney RunDisney half marathon ? When I first signed up, I wasn’t in shape, I wasn’t a “runner,” and honestly… I half-assed the training. But here we are! My husband, daughter, and I jumped in anyway, and it’s been a journey. If you’ve read my earlier blog, you know how we got into this crazy idea . If you read the follow-up, you’ll see how it all ended . But this post? Th