Author Archives: Tricia Sportsman

2019 Guide to Tampa Bay Family Fall Events for Older Kids

Halloween can be fun for the whole family and a good excuse to get your teens to hang out with you. Here are some spooky events sure to keep your teens on their toes and provide some Halloween fun for you too! If you’re looking for events for younger kids check out our other guide. We also have […]

12 Rainy Day Activities for Kids

It’s Spring but that also means rainy season. Staying inside all day can drive the kids (and parents) crazy. Looking for other forms of entertainment besides watching TV or playing video games? I have gathered 12 fun activities to help the kids fight boredom without destroying the home (hopefully).   Build a blanket fort This […]

Tampa International Airport is a Breeze for Families with Young Kids

Anyone who has ever done airplane travel with young children knows it requires an enormous amount of preparation, planning, and patience. Between making flights, waiting out long lines, and avoiding meltdowns, the entire process can start to feel like one big, daunting gauntlet. That’s probably why I always find myself marveling with appreciation at just […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Dog Rescue

Tampa Bay Moms spotlights one local nonprofit each month. Our goal is to bring awareness to our readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in Tampa Bay through their connection and work in the community. The Mission  Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Dog Rescue aims to save dogs from high kill shelters, dogs in need […]

Watching with Kids? A Guide for Viewing the Solar Eclipse in Tampa Bay

You may have heard that a solar eclipse will be viewable in the Tampa Bay Area on Monday, August 21, 2017. If you haven’t, then you are officially on notice! It’s the first time since 1918 that one has crossed our country coast-to-coast, so it’s kinda a big deal. All it takes is three easy steps: Go […]

Packing for the Beach: Family Beach Bag Essentials

As a native Floridian heading to the beach is a necessary part of life at any time of the year! My kiddos have always loved going to the beach even when the water is way too cold for grown-ups. However, the Gulf has finally reached an acceptable temperature, so family beach trips are in the […]

On the Road with Chevy to the Florida Strawberry Festival

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored. However, we would not partner with an organization or service we did not feel brings value to our readers. All thoughts and opinions expressed are entirely our own. Recently, I was invited to test drive a 2020 Chevrolet Blazer. I jumped at the chance to drive a car with a beautiful, […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Kids Helping Kids Pasco County

Tampa Bay Moms Blog spotlights one local nonprofit each month. Our goal is to bring awareness to our readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in Tampa Bay through their connection and work in the community. If you know a local nonprofit that we should feature reach out to us at [email protected] Who is […]

Nonprofit Spotlight: Garage of Hope

Tampa Bay Moms Blog spotlights one local nonprofit each month. Our goal is to bring awareness to our readers with nonprofit organizations that are making an impact in Tampa Bay through their connection and work in the community. If you know an organization that should be featured contact us at [email protected]. May is National Foster Care […]