Five Things You Can Do To Entertain Your Kids on Christmas Break

Five Things You Can Do To Entertain Your Kids on Christmas Break Its that time of year again….its Christmas time and your kids are out of school for at least two weeks. Whether you’re lucky enough to have these two weeks off of work with them or not, you still need to keep your kiddos […]

Quick and Easy Easter Snacks For Busy Moms

Easter is around the corner and that means Easter specific snacks are a must. If you’re like me you have scoured the internet for some cute and delicious idea that will impress and/or entertain your little ones. I become quickly discouraged when I see all the prep time and the amount of effort required to […]

Easy and Adorable 4th of July Treats!

I love the 4th of July and I’m always looking for quick, easy and inexpensive snacks to make the holiday even more fun, but I added “kid-friendly” to my search for this year’s Independence Day celebration and found some fabulous ideas to share with you… Spangled Ice Cream Sandwiches   You’ll need ice cream sandwiches, patriotic (red, white […]

How to Successfully Decorate the Christmas Tree with a Toddler

As I prepare for Christmas with my daughter (now 18 months), it occurs to me that the execution of our prep work is slightly different from the grand dreams I’ve had floating around in my head for the past few weeks. For one thing, I was excited to decorate the Christmas tree with my toddler. […]

My Failed Attempt at Preserving a Carved Pumpkin

One of the traditions that I have always enjoyed at this time of the year is to carve or otherwise decorate pumpkins, but I had never thought about preserving a carved pumpkin. There are so many different ways that you can decorate your pumpkin that people of any age can participate in. Last year, when […]

Alternatives to Candy for the Easter Basket

As a mom to a young child, I’ve been thinking about alternatives to candy for his Easter basket. I try to stay away from giving him too many sweet treats so instead this year I’m choosing alternatives for his basket. Bubbles For all of you moms and dads out there, I’m sure you can relate […]

7 Simple Tips for Organizing an Easter Egg Hunt on a Budget

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT HOSTING YOUR OWN EASTER EGG HUNT THIS YEAR? THIS IS THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. Easter is quickly approaching. It’s time to start planning a fun egg hunt for the children. This is a great activity that can be enjoyed by all ages. Follow these […]

7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Fall in Tampa Bay

Don’t get me wrong, I love going up north during the Fall and seeing all of the brightly colored leaves blowing off the trees. It’s beautiful, that’s for sure.  But, having lived in Florida now for more than a decade I have come to LOVE Fall in Florida!  Still not convinced?  Here’s 7 reasons you […]