Learning at Home: Snow White and Seven Dwarfs

Hello!
Well, I certainly have been neglectful of the blog during this last year, but in light of the current state of things and lots of newly found free time for me, I am planning on making sure to post more often.  

I am in education and find myself without a class to teach.  My favorite pastime, going to Disneyland, is also not an option.  It got me to thinking, what is out there that can support at home learning with a Disney twist?  Hence I will be starting a new series: At Home Learning. These are not meant to be a specific grade but rather more geared to the family who loves Disney who wants to spend some time together.  

The first topic is of course: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Decor for day: Disney Family website has so many wonderful things on it. I thought this adorable whistle While You Work Sign is the cutest idea to hang in your 'homeschool' area to remind yourself and the kiddos that learning is fun! https://family.disney.com/craft/whistle-while-you-work-sign/

Imagineering: Exercise 1: Your own land. This amazing resource from Khan academy and Disney looks like it will be so much fun! I think the adults will have a blast participating as well. https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/hass-storytelling/imagineering-in-a-box

Art: I love this 3D paper craft of Snow White. It can be frustrating to put together with all the folds and glue, probably best for older kids. https://family.disney.com/craft/snow-white-3d-papercraft/

Math: This recipe from Disney Family website looks like so much fun. Pie making lends itself to so much math: measurements - figuring out diameter, where to best cut dough to fit the most circles, creating a template, and fractions (for example, don't use the correct size measuring cups - have kids use other sizes that have to add up to amount). https://family.disney.com/recipe/seven-little-pies/

Writing: This wacky Evil Queen Mother's Day card?!? is perfect for kids to write a card to their mom: https://family.disney.com/craft/evil-queen-mothers-day-pop-up-card/

Reading: Read or listen to the story of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: https://princess.disney.com/snow-whites-story

Science: I love Wonderopolis. While this isn't Disney, it has great articles and with the whole - spoiler alert - poison apple plot twist in Snow White - this might be fun to check out. http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/can-one-bad-apple-spoil-the-bunch

Engineering: Can your design an instrument to play with the Silly Song? https://www.learningliftoff.com/make-homemade-music-with-these-6-diy-instruments/

Of course, I would end the day with a family viewing of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

Valentine's Day Roses

Looking for that last minute Valentine's Day gift?  How about some Snow White roses?


For only $195(!) you can have Snow White roses sent to your love one. 
Here are the detail from the website:
"Roseshire and The Walt Disney Company are proud to present, the Snow White collection. To celebrate the 80th Anniversary of Snow White, we've teamed with The Walt Disney Company to bring a minimalist-style storyboard design to help encompass our best roses for the season. Share this limited collection with your "fairest" person!
Stem sizes may vary from 17"-25" in length. Roses are hand arranged and arrive in our trademark Roseshire Box."

Snow White Couples Shirts

Looking for something to wear this Valentines day?  How about these Snow White Couples Shirts?  They are each about $25 from the Disney Store Online

Snow White News and Updates

Happy 2019! It has been awhile since I have posted! As the addage goes...where does time go?

Here are some interesting Snow White related articles:

Did you read the story about the woman who was reunited with Snow White?

One of Disney's Golden Age artists has passed away.

Planning a trip to Hollywood?  Be sure to see all these spots on the tour.

Remember the year Snow White was on the Oscars?  Read about how that all went down.

Check out the Gemstone Mining Game review...it is really fun!

Meet Snow White's new voice in Ralph Breaks the Internet.

What US States picked Snow White as their favorite princess?

This Snow White animator's home just recently sold.  A little out of my price range.

Another Make-up company released a Snow White line.

This would have been an interesting talk to attend.

Over the holidays there was some fun merchandise released including this pin, charms, and these ornaments.

Have you been to the Snow White character dinner in Walt Disney World?

Read about Ruthie Thompson, the 108 year old Disney legend.

Huffington Post has some old-school pictures of Disneyland that include the original ride cars in Snow White's adventure.

Insider has a picture of Elizabeth Taylor riding Snow White's Adventure in it's early days.

Toms' Snow White Shoes

I am loving all these Disney collaborations!  Last month Toms Shoes joined the list.  There were several wonderful options for adults!  I really loves these shoes because they actually use the concept art!

Here are two of the shoes I picked out.  Aren't they great!

A display in Downtown Disney

I couldn't get a good picture of the window display but here is the window from the inside.

Isn't the print great?!

Disney World Snow White News

Disney Parks Blog announced that Artists Point at the Wilderness Lodge is scheduled to become a Snow White themed character meal this winter!  Guests will get to meet Snow White, Grumpy, Dopey and the Evil Queen.   While finding Snow White is not that hard in a Disney Park, finding the dwarfs is not easy and usually requires a special event.  This is a great opportunity for Snow White fans!  No word on actually dates yet, but be sure to keep an eye out!

Back to School Snow White Style

To be a kid again!  Disney Store has put out the back to school lines and this year there is an adorable Snow White backpack and lunch box.  Online, you can even find matching outfits!

The backpack is 24.95 and can be personalized with a name on the strap.  Love that it has water bottle holders on the side.

The lunch box is 14.95 and features a long carry strap.

You can find a Jacket, Dress, Top and leggings that match your brand new backpack!  Yes, to be a kid again!

Snow White's 80th Patterns

As I was out looking for patterns to make my Halloween costume (is it just me, or does it get earlier every year?) I happened upon some fabulous adult patterns that featured Snow White!

This traditional costume is just what every girl needs for Halloween.  Pattern was 9.99 at Walmart, craft stores are more expensive but look for a sale.

This pattern is the one I was thrilled to find.  Isn't this outfit adorable?  I think it would be great to wear at a D23 Expo! A period inspired Snow White!

Of course, the little ones weren't left out.  Note there isn't a logo for the 80th anniversary on this pattern.

Disney Park Pin Pack

Shop Disney sells a monthly subscription box featuring Disney Pins.  The May 2018 edition featured Snow White pins.  Check it out here.

Typo Celebrates Snow White's 80th

I went in my first Typo store in the Spectrum Center in Irvine, California and I fell in love!  At the time, they had an adorable Mickey Mouse line and the To-Do list pad I bought is still a staple at work for me.

I love this to-do list!  I bought four notepads to last me four years at work!

I was thrilled to get an email announcing that Typo is releasing another Disney line - featuring Snow White!  Check out my favorite items but be sure to check out the whole line!

Bottle

Notepad Set

Hair Brush

Jacket

Dark Fairy Tale

There have been so many designers who have teamed up with Disney in the last few years.  Coach has done a few Mickey and Minnie themed lines and has now released a line called "A Dark Fairy Tale."  The line features iconic images from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs like the posion apple:



However the line also features a less iconic imagine: what Coach is calling "Spooky Eyes."  These eyes show up as Snow White is fleeing from the forest.

 
















It turns out that these eyes are really just the forest animals checking out the frightened Snow White, but they sure do look spooky!

The line also features this image:


 The crow ends up falling into the skull after being frightened in the Queen's dungeon:


Check out the collection here.

Supra and Snow White's 80th

Supra Footwear company has released a line to celebrate Snow White's 80th anniversary.  It was an extremely difficult choice, but I decided to get the pair that featured all seven dwarfs!

This is the box!  It's amazing!

The wood grain print that mimics the dwarfs cottage is an amazing touch.

Even the tissue paper has the seven dwarfs on it!

Add caption

There are 11 different shoe styles to choose from
Dopey
Doc
Bashful
Happy
Sleepy
Sneezy
Grumpy
Seven Dwarfs
Snow White
Queen
Poison Apple


Additionally they have a shirt and a skate deck (those are all sold out)  to go with each pair of shoes.

Snow White Shirt from Germany, Epcot's Germany that is

While on my recent trip to Disney World, I saw a new Snow Whit shirt I hadn't seen in the very back of one of the stores in the German pavilion in Epcot.  I actually was going to pass it by when I noticed that it said Snow White, in German!

The front

A cute touch to the back of the shirt

Not headed to Disney World any time soon?  It's on the Shop Disney Parks App!

Harvey's x Snow White Release

Last Saturday I drove to Santa Ana to Harvey's flagship location for the Snow White release!  I was very impressed with how organized the event was and there wasn't a very long wait at all.  The staff was so kind and many of them were Disneybounding as Snow White - so cute!

The shop window looked so cute with the Snow White logo

The red handkerchief was the gift with purchase.  The Dopey backpack is one of the wonderful new pieces.  They also brought back the poison apple bag from the Villains line for this release.

Love, Love, Love this print!  The small one is a zippered pouch and the large gym bag style tote is the best!

I thought I was going to be picking up this purse and wallet, but I ended up falling for some of the other pieces.  All three of the Snow White pieces are lined in adorable dwarf print!

Limited edition pins - each cost $12.  Behind the pins is the Snow White book - but it's actually a cross body bag!

My purchases - the gym bag and the book tote.  (underneath those are the pins, of course!)

Celebrate Snow White's 80th

Today is Snow White's 80th Birthday!

If you are near NYC - it would seem to be the perfect day to head out and see the Snow White windows at Saks Fifth Ave.  If you can't make it yourself, check out this article.

If you're reading this blog, you must love Snow White as much as I do and are naturally planning a screening for tonight.  To help out with the festivities, here are some links to projects to help you plan your perfect Snow White Viewing Party.  (See even more ideas on Disney Family)

Make some apple treats with Disney Family.

Make these cupcakes from Disney Family

Perfect project to make while watching!

Regardless on how you celebrate, it is remarkable to think that it was 80 years ago today that the members of the Disney Studio eagerly awaited feedback on their remarkable undertaking.  May we all have the courage to follow our dreams no matter what others may say.

Happy Birthday Snow White!

Snow White Lover's Gift Guide

As the Holiday season is upon us, many people descend the malls and stores to get that perfect gift.  Well, if you have a Snow White fan in your family, this list is for you!  There have been so many Snow White items released recently, there is a plethora of things to choose from, but here are a few of my favorites.

More than $100
Le Cruset Snow White Apple Cocotte Set
Saks Fifth Avenue Limited Edition Doll (Sold Out)
Dooney and Burke Bag

Under $100
New Zealand Mint Snow White 80th silver coin 
Jim Shore Glad Tidings Snow White
Snow White Apple dress
Kipling Snow White crossbody bag
Storybook Crossbody Bag

Under $50

Snow White Macy's exclusive sweater
The Fairest Vanity Mirror 
Kipling Evil Queen Wristlet

Under $20
BAM exclusive Grumpy Funko Pop
Snow White Classic book Clutch
Snow White scarf

Under $10
Box Lunch exclusive sticker set

Bonus
Anything from Snow White's Tokyo collection 
Disney Parks 80th Anniversary Pins

November News and Updates

So much going on this month!  Snow White's 80th is right around the corner and our gal seems to be popping up all over!

LuLaRoe announced new princess styles and My Fairy Tale life posted a few of the new fabrics...look out wallet!

One of my big holiday bucket list items is to go to New York to see the window displays.  If only I had choose this year! Chip and Company, Disney Style, and E News covered Saks Fifth Avenue's big new window displays.  Did you catch the live stream of the grand unveiling?  They have merchandise as well....I'm holding out for the $5,000 purse.  How about you?

Was anyone wandering in Central Park and saw this photo shoot taking place?  Yup, Snow, the prince, and the dwarfs were running around Central Park in New York City.

Check out this video on Snow White's style and the designer dresses made for Saks Window!

WDW for Grown Ups put together a gift guide for Snow White fans...so many things to choose from!

Any Disney's Magic Kingdom fans out there?  The next character release in the game must be Snow White!  Check out the speculation about what will show up.

A beautiful print was released this month at Mondo Con.

I have no idea what to cook in it, but I need a Le Cruset Snow White apple dish!

Japan gets all the best toys!  Check out this Snow White tsum tsum set complete with Hag and Prince.

Think Geek has this great new purse...you can never have too many purses...right?

The Besame Snow White line has been released.  I talked with these gals at the D23 expo and I was so impressed on the accuracy of their colors.  Very well done.

Check out the pictures from the Bristol Post where Snow White is being advertised.

This goes into the category of who thought of this?!?  Check out this video of Thanksgiving leftovers being created into 'art'.

Here is a profile on another Snow White collector!  How awesome!

Snow White 80th Anniversary Funko Pops

Funko announced in August that they would be releasing a full set of Pops to celebrate Snow White's anniversary in 2017 - the big 80!

Funko has previously released some Pops of Snow White, Grumpy, and the Evil Queen:

Evil queen number 42 - from 2012.  There was also a Grumpy in this series (number 46).  Sadly I don't have this.

Key chain version of Evil Queen

A miniature Evil Queen sold in a set with Ursula and Maleficent.  There was also a set of the evil queen and Snow and Snow and Grumpy.

One of the first in the Disney series from the Disney Store - Snow White - from 2011

The new series has all seven dwarfs plus a Grumpy variant and Dopey chase, two Snow White variants, and the Hag.  For those in the 'know'  a variant is a Pop that is available only at particular stores (Toys R Us, Books a Million, and Hot Topic in this case).  The chase is a tricky thing to land because it is randomly sent in boxes and stores don't know if they are going to get them.

I had to the witch - she is so well done!

The Hot Topic exclusive - the Snow White Diamond edition.  Very well done and I am grateful to Hot Topic's local instagram feed for posting when they arrived so I could put one on hold!

The Toys R Us exclusive - I love this so much! I haven't found her...yet.

This is the one that will drive collectors crazy!

Box Lunch Gifts

Box Lunch gifts is one of my favorite pop culture stores.  They always have such a great array of Disney items.  I went into one of the stores earlier this month and saw the best evil queen purse I've seen in awhile:

I had to go home and see what else they had on the website.  I was pleasantly surprised at all the Snow White merchandise available!