Category Archives: Celebrations

Dealing with a Summer Birthday

Confession time: I’ve always resented people with birthdays during the school year. My birthday is mid-June. As a kid, my family traveled to California by car from Orlando every summer (the story of which should be its own blog entry . . . or book) and we made lots of stops to see family along the […]

Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week – Diary of a Breastfeeding Journey

It’s World Breastfeeding Week it’s celebrated annually on a global scale. It helps promote, support, and bring awareness to the many benefits it provides. In honor of this celebration, I personally get to celebrate the fact that I gave my daughter something that money couldn’t buy, something straight from my body that was made specifically […]

Celebrating Valentine’s Day for Moms: Before vs After Kids

Once a year we celebrate Valentine’s Day. The holiday hasn’t changed but the way women celebrate definitely has from before kids vs after kids. Here are the differences for Valentine’s Day for moms. The gifts  Before kids wondering if your new necklace is 10k or 14k gold vs after kids wondering if it’s made of […]

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage With These 5 Powerful Tales of Hope

Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15 – October 15 annually. These dates are significant because the independence days of many Latin American countries fall during that time. It’s a chance to celebrate the contributions and cultures of Hispanic Americans, and share tales of hope. I compiled a list of books that are available in […]

Candy Alternatives: Last Minute Basket Stuffers for the Last Minute Mom

No matter how early I start browsing holiday décor or making mental gift lists, I still find myself zipping around the local drug store last minute scavenging for odds and ends to stuff in baskets or stick under the tree. As the saying goes, “Why put off ’til tomorrow what you can do today?” Well, […]

5 Unique Birthday Ideas for Grown Ups

Who says kids get to have all the fun? When you’re little, birthdays are just about the best thing ever. You get an entire day devoted to having friends and family shamelessly lavish their attention on you. Add to that the promise of cake and presents and you’ve got the perfect setup for fun and […]

A Guide To Mother’s Day Brunch Around Tampa Bay

Ahh, Mother’s Day! The one day where the spotlight is on us. A “freebie day” if you will. The one thing that I look forward to are restaurants that offer Mother’s Day brunch. It is here for 2021! Here is “A Guide to Mother’s Day Brunch in Tampa”.  I am a complete foodie and really […]

5 Ways to Safely Celebrate Halloween During A Pandemic

Halloween is on a Saturday this year! Yay! I know a lot of parents are happy they don’t have to worry about kids staying up late on a school night. However, we’re still in the middle of a pandemic! Many people are wondering how to safely celebrate this fun holiday with family and friends. Don’t […]