Halloween is an annual highlight for most families. Weeks or even months of planning go into decorating and choosing your child’s costume. By focusing on a few safety tips, you can also ensure your child’s safety when they head out to trick-or-treat. The number of people hit by car or truck drivers jumps by about […]
It’s been a crazy year and we can all use a little holiday cheer. I have put together a guide to see the best holiday lights and events in Tampa Bay. Grab the family and continue this fun tradition during the holidays. Many places have created safety measures so everyone can enjoy the beautiful lights […]
These adorable and easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids can be made in under 30 minutes using items that you may already have around the house! If you’re like me, I always keep a stash of paper, googly eyes, paper plates, and tissue paper. These adorable crafts are the perfect way to keep your little ones […]
Which Black Friday shopper are you? Couponing expert Liza Ford, the founder of the blog Addicted to Saving, has advice for each type of Black Friday shopper. Take the quiz and comment below with your shopper personality! Black Friday Quiz Choose your best responses to the questions. What is the last thing you do before going to […]
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease. It is a rare genetic disorder that most commonly causes bones to break easily. Every May 6th, thousands of people all over the world proudly wear yellow to bring awareness of the amazing individuals who live with the disorder. Individuals like my son […]
Now that Mother’s Day is behind us, it’s time to celebrate the fathers with father’s day gifts they’ll love. From our dads to our stepfathers, to the father of our children and even to those men who Hallmark thoughtfully says, “You’re like a father to me” men — we will celebrate all of these fathers on Father’s […]
Yes, there are OTHER things happening in December aside from the holidays. Birthdays, for example, also happen this time of year. Here are a few things we “December Birthdays” would like everyone to know: 1. Sorry about the Christmas wrapping paper. I didn’t have anything else. Huh? I have Christmas paper in July, but I’m not going to […]
Are you sick of it yet? The random candy wrappers found in odd places. The sugar-induced comas. The whining and negotiating for a piece of candy every hour. Or worse, the temptation to dig through your child’s candy stash in order to feed the sweet cravings at night. Let’s relieve ourselves from this sugar mayhem […]
On April 27th I had the honor of taking pictures for the Tampa Bay Autism Speaks Walk. Another local photographer asked if anyone would be able to do it, and without a second thought, I volunteered. My thought was, ‘my son is autistic so I should just do this’ It has now been a few […]
Valentine’s Day is sneaking upon us! Whether you would like to celebrate the day of love with your kids or you just don’t have a babysitter available, finding kid-friendly restaurants in Tampa Bay is a must. When dinner and a date involve kids, my favorite attempt at having a good experience is finding a restaurant […]