Imagine a place where your daughter can meet other teens and learn life skills in a warm and friendly environment. This is not an imaginary place, but a local program for girls in the Tampa Bay Area offered for free by For The Girls International (FTGI). A Mission To Help Teen Girls FTGI’s mission is to awaken […]
Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman
International Women’s Day is March 8th. Often it’s marked by celebrations of women and bringing global awareness to gender parity in the workplace. Check out our favorite picks for celebrating International Women’s Day in Tampa Bay. It’s also an opportunity to raise awareness about the accomplishments of women past, present, and future. By definition from […]
Looking for indoor play areas to avoid Florida’s crazy weather? This guide features options all across Tampa Bay for kids of all ages. Indoor play offers children the chance to remain active, make new friends and explore independently. I was able to find places exclusively for younger children to help out parents like myself. We […]
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. There are some many activities to do as a family. Despite the warm weather, you’ll still have a great time exploring the fall corn mazes and farms in the Tampa Bay area. Check out this simple guide to finding the best place to celebrate fall as a family. […]
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Belleair Bluffs Independence Day Celebration Date: Friday July 4, 2014 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Belleair Bluffs Community Center & Park, 918 Osceola Rd., Belleair, FL 33756 [Map] Details: Free Food! Activities include: Bouncy house, “Dunk the Commissioners,” Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office Vehicles & K-9 – Largo Fire Department. The Belleair Bluffs Independence Day Picnic and […]
When I was younger most kids I knew rode bikes for fun/transportation. It was just a rite of growing up. I recently stumbled upon this article and was saddened to learn that may not be the case among as many kids today. One of the factors it mentions is a huge increase in various forms of screen […]
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School is almost out and I know parents are counting down the final days. It’s been a crazy time with virtual learning and lockdowns. Many parents are already searching for the best activities for their kids. Even though social distancing is still required, summer is not ruined. This is a great opportunity to create wonderful […]
What happens when you combine tailgating with trick-or-treating? Trunk-or-Treat! Check out these options for trunk-or-treat in Tampa Bay. Lutz and South Tampa Family Fun Festival Dates: Saturday, October 12, 4 pm to 7 pm Hosted by Seal Swim School Location: 19509 North Dale Mabry, Lutz; 3703 West McKay Avenue, Tampa Activities: trunk-or-treat, music, face painting, hair coloring, pumpkin […]
I’ve had a lot of sleep-deprived nights lately, as I am sure many of you are in the same boat. This new world we are living in is a scary place. As parents, we can’t help but think about our children and their futures. I spend quite a bit of time thinking about the future […]
Banned words A recent exchange between a Facebook friend has been weighing on my mind. He was talking about something political and he used a word on the banned words list. For those uncertain, those words are ones that demean another person based on race, religion, sexual orientation or mental capacity. The exchange between the two of […]