Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

How to Make Delicious Apple Pie Jello Shots

Thanksgiving is fast approaching y’all so let’s make some apple pie jello shots! Here are some things that I am thankful for: Our family Our health My friends But mostly I am thankful for my sister and my brother-in-law cooking magazine-worthy feasts every single Thanksgiving.  I try to contribute. I mean, my husband and I […]

How to Avoid the Post Holiday Blues

Holiday Excitement and Commotion The holidays are buzzing. It feels like we just polished off the last bit of Thanksgiving stuffing from the leftovers plate, and now we are thinking about Christmas lists. All of this excitement and commotion…but how do we avoid the post-holiday blues? We know all of the fun is coming to […]

How to Make Delicious Holiday Meals on A Budget

thanksgiving dinner foods Ding Dong! You hear the doorbell ring and you dread every step as you go to open the front door. As soon as you reach the handle the door flings open, almost crashing into your nose. This is it! The day the flood gates open and every family member from each and every […]

Happy Veterans Day to the Ones Behind the Scenes

I am so proud of anyone who has served our country and helped to create the free world that we live in today.  I am so happy that we have moms like the brave mom who was featured in this morning’s post and any others out there who are similar, all while knowing that no two are […]

4th of July: Easy-to-Make Cream Filled Strawberries

Happy 4th of July everyone! Before we bring you an easy-to-make cream-filled strawberries recipe, I want to thank all the men and women in the United States military, both past and present, who help keep our country safe and make our freedom something we almost take for granted. One of my favorite things to do–year-round–is […]

Gasparilla–A Tampa Tradition: Getting Ready to Celebrate with Kids!

Today we bring you ways to get ready for Gasparilla! Gasparilla History Gasparilla Pirate Fest Info Pirate Books How to Talk Like a Pirate Getting Your Costume Ready The Big Day Gasparilla History Gasparilla, a Tampa celebration held every January, brings the city together with the lure of beads, boats, and a parade of pirates. […]

Halloween with Teens

Bye bye are the days of princess and train costumes. Super heroes, video game characters, vampires and witches are more the trend for teens/tweens getting ready for this spooky celebration. As the weather gets cooler, Halloween is quickly approaching. This year it falls on a Friday, which is perfect for parties and maybe even trick […]

Guide to a Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay

Calling all Irish and Irish at heart! Gather your green beads, don your silly hats, and join us for a look at family-friendly things to do for St. Patrick’s Day in Tampa Bay. There’s plenty of green-hued fun to be had. Just remember – if Mom or Dad enjoys an adult beverage, make sure someone […]