Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

4 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kids

Get in the holiday spirit with these kid-friendly St. Patrick’s Day activities. Saint Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday that is observed on the 17th of March. It originally started as a religious holiday but it has become a celebration of the Irish culture. As a parent, each holiday brings the opportunity to celebrate in unique ways. […]

31 Halloween Movies that the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Are you looking for a good Halloween movie to watch with your family this October? It can be hard to find a Halloween movie that the whole family will enjoy. It’s either too scary for the youngest, too babyish for the big kids, or you’ve seen it a 1000 times! Well, gather the family, pop […]

How to Make 25 Fall Eats and Treats

The calendar says it’s fall and pumpkin spice everything, but one foot out the door reminds me I won’t be seeing any fall leaves this year. Growing up in the Midwest I long for those endless Fall days. When the leaves started changing from green to yellow and eventually burnt orange to bright red. Letting […]

25 Books Celebrating the Wonder of Christmas

It’s no secret my family reads extensively. I’ve previously written about our love of the written word in a couple of other TBM posts, but wintery and Christmas books are my FAVORITE books of them all. I love spending our Florida Christmases wearing shorts and a T-shirt while curling up with a good book surrounded by my […]

21 Patriotic Recipes Worth A Pin

In my world, food is a big part of every celebration and, the 4th of July is no exception! I love the ease of incorporating red, white, and blue into the menu. Here are 21 patriotic recipes that will not only enhance your decor but will also wow your audience. (The first recipe is mine, […]

20 Tips Every Mom Needs to Know When Traveling with Kids!

With the holiday season approaching, there is a good chance that you and your family will consider doing some travel. One of the first questions you probably have is, “Can we do this with the kids?” Let me tell you, as a mom of two, it can be done! We have traveled with our kids […]

20 Current Songs to Add to Your Halloween Playlist

Halloween is right around the corner! During October, I like to listen to Halloween music. Have you noticed that in the last 50 years, Halloween playlists are mostly the same old music? Listen, I love the Monster Mash as much as the next “ghoul”, but sometimes I want something a little more current! Whether you […]

2019 Guide to Holiday Light Displays in Tampa Bay

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to check out some of the best holiday light displays in Tampa Bay? One of my best memories as a child was riding around with my family in search of beautiful Christmas lights. Florida doesn’t usually get cold around this time of the year so […]

#1 Mother’s Day Takeaway: I Have So Much Fun Being Your Mom

I’ve been a real grouch lately. You’re feeling it, too? The pandemic has done a number on my pep, and I am spouting the grumps at my kiddos. I’m certainly not thinking about my #1 mother’s day takeaway. On Mother’s Day, our children will be just dying to tell us how much they love being […]

16 Easter Crafts for Kids

Easter is almost here! Are you looking for a creative way to celebrate with your kids? You can enjoy this wonderful holiday with some fun and adorable artwork.  I know everyone celebrates Easter for different reasons so I have compiled a list that range from bunnies and eggs to religious paintings. These are my favorite […]