Get to know me 

I grew up in the tiny town of Windsor, Colorado, where the horizon was wide, the stars were bright, and everyone knew your name. Most summers, you could find me tucked away in the mountains of North Park, in a little spot called Gould. That was my childhood kingdom. My little brother Corey was always right there with me, our days filled with building forts, exploring the woods, making mud pies, and splashing in the creek until our fingers pruned and the sun dipped behind the trees.

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In 2013, everything changed. My brother passed away suddenly at just 25. Thirty three days later, my dad lost his battle with cancer. Forty seven days after that, my mom’s heart gave out from a grief too heavy to carry. In less than three months, my entire family was gone. The girl who once ran wild through the trees in Gould disappeared. I didn’t know who I was anymore, or where my life was headed. All I could do was take the tiniest steps, one breath, one moment, one day at a time. Slowly, almost imperceptibly, the sharpest edges of the pain softened, and I began to let small bits of light back in.

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Then, in 2019, life surprised me in the best way. I met Luke, my soulmate, and we were married in less than eight months. For our one year anniversary, he took me to Walt Disney World for the very first time. I had never been as a kid and, to be honest, I was skeptical. I thought Disney was just for little ones and princess obsessed families. But the second I stepped through those gates, something in me cracked open. The music drifted through the air, the colors were impossibly bright, and tears started streaming down my face. It felt like my soul recognized something it had been missing for years. My joy! The real, deep, childlike kind. I felt it again. I had truly believed it was gone forever. But there it was, like magic.

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After that trip, I couldn’t stay away. I went back again and again. I wanted to know everything! The hidden details, the stories behind the attractions, the history woven into every corner, and of course, where to find the best snacks and meals. Somewhere along the way, it hit me... This wasn’t just a new hobby. This was my passion, my path, my reason for being. I felt called to share that sense of wonder and joy with other people who might be searching for theirs too. So I started an Instagram account, a little corner of the internet where I could pour my heart into Disney magic, travel tips, and joy filled moments. One post at a time, it grew and it all started with a mouse.

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Now, I’m happily married with a full, wonderfully chaotic household: one dog, three cats, a fish, and three frogs. Human kiddos are in the plans, too. I’m a roller coaster and dark ride enthusiast, a big-time foodie, and a lover of all things travel. I swoon over atomic-era fashion and décor, and I’m just as at home around a campfire in the mountains as I am at a beach resort with sand between my toes. I love camping, concerts, hiking, snorkeling, fishing, and exploring new places. At the heart of it all is this simple truth: joy is worth chasing, even when it feels lost, and sometimes, it finds you again in the most magical of places.

 

<3 <3 <3 ~Hallie