Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

6 Restaurants in South Tampa to Take Kids AND Feel Like a Grown Up

We all know date nights are important in a healthy relationship, but sometimes my husband and I get a kick out of taking our kids to dinner with us. Besides giving them the chance to practice manners and acting like big girls, it gives me a much needed break from cooking yet another dinner. And […]

3 Ways to Boost Academic Success in Uncertain Times

Thank you to our friends at Huntington Learning Center South Tampa for sponsoring this post. Huntington Learning Center South Tampa is here for you. Whether your kids are learning virtually at home or in a classroom at school, the learning center believes all children should be able to achieve academic success. Throughout the pandemic, Huntington […]

2018 Guide to Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay

We have created your ultimate guide for Pumpkin Patches in Tampa Bay! If you’re looking for Corn Mazes or Fall Events we’ve got you covered in our other guides too! Check those out!  Enjoy and Happy Picking! Florida Railroad Museum Location: 12210 83rd Street E, Parrish, FL 34214 Dates: October 20, 21, 27, & 28, 2018 Hours: Train leaves at 10 AM, […]

10 Things You Need to Know About Living in Tampa

So you’re considering a move to Tampa, Florida? Wondering what it’s like to live here? As a resident of Tampa for over 15 years, I can give you some insight to what to expect in Tampa. I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many cities including New York City, Boston, Baltimore, San Francisco, Las Vegas, […]

Lessons from a (Nearly) Native Florida Gal for Dealing with Hurricane Season

If it’s your first hurricane season in Florida, or even if you have been here several years, please read this. Tampa Bay has not had a hurricane scare in a while, so everyone has been a little more dramatic than usual. Normally a Category 1-2 warrants no precautions since we normally have a Category 4-5 at least […]

Jumping High at GET AIR with Tampa Bay Moms

Tampa Bay Moms contributor team was treated to a party spectacular at GET AIR Trampoline Park in New Port Richey. With kids of all ages, it was the perfect spot to keep everyone entertained and well-fed too. Our kids were excited to beat the persisting summer heat and have fun some indoors. The trampoline park was huge […]

The #IMOMSOHARD Getaway Tour: A Chat with Kristin and Jen

Despite this being the busiest leg of The #IMOMSOHARD tour with Jacksonville last night, Orlando tonight and Tampa tomorrow evening, Jen and Kristin were generous enough to sit down and chat with us yesterday. We talked about The #IMOMSOHARD Getaway Tour, juggling family and even hit on every mom’s favorite topic right now: Encanto!!! Did […]

Hate Frantic Hurricane Supply Shopping? Always Buy These Items in Bulk

As Hurricane Irma grows more ominous with the state of Florida in her crosshairs, panic has ensued across Tampa Bay. Hurricane supply shopping has quickly become everyone’s priority. Having just seen the devastation Hurricane Harvey left in Houston, many people ended their relaxing Labor Day weekend by springing into prep mode. The scene in the […]