I have a confession. I live for farmers markets. It’s the anticipation of savoring that fresh cup of coffee in the morning. It’s feasting my eyes upon the rainbow of fresh produce. It’s sampling all the local goods and soaking in the live music. Now that I have a kid, I’ve discovered even more ways […]
While it still might feel like summer in Tampa Bay, fall is almost here and that means Halloween is right around the corner! If you’re looking for some Halloween-themed events for your kids or teens, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for scary or not-so-scary family fun, these local events are sure to delight your little ones and […]
A year into the pandemic, we are starting to hit a stride of staying at home. We went from organized activities just about every day of the week to being home most of the time. Now, if we go somewhere any given week, it’s a busy week! One small thing that has brought so much […]
It’s with a grateful heart this year that we sent our daughter off to Kindergarten. She’s our last (of 2). Time is quickly passing by as she grows into a smart, sassy and not-so-little girl anymore. She’s still 5, but witty and comical. And with an older brother, she’s bound to be exposed to things […]
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Grandparents are great! They bring joy, happiness, and old fashioned fun into our childrens’ lives. Along with handed down words of advice and valuable life lessons. Grandparents Day is Sunday, September 13th and this year we are going to surprise gramma with a few handmade goodies, but also include a few foods from her Irish […]
If you’d asked me ten years ago what kind of parent I would be, I wouldn’t have known what to say. I wasn’t one of those people who thought much about having kids… I assumed I would one day, but it didn’t consume my life. My mind definitely didn’t think about what kind of parent […]
Everywhere I turn moms (and women in general) are living in a world of being overplanned, overworked and simply put- burnt out by all the things that supposedly bring them joy. So why does every conversation start like this… Hey! Haven’t seen you in awhile, how are you? “Oh I’m great! Soooooo busy with the […]
Finding the right church for my family is a lot like looking for a husband on Tinder. The saying “you have to kiss a few frogs to find your prince” has never been more relatable. I thought that we’d find a church match on our first church blind date. And that is so not what […]
Work and Family There are days where it all becomes overwhelming, working full time, being a full-time mom and wife. I get pulled in so many directions. I want to have a successful job that helps provide for my family, but I also want to be the mom and wife that is present and available. […]
I don’t know when it happened, but somewhere along the line, I turned into a real sap. I think it was right around the time I gave birth to my first child… but who can say for sure? It has only gotten worse. Recently, I found myself crying over an America’s Got Talent audition. Now, […]