Tomorrow we leave the sandy beaches of Tampa and head to the Smoky Mountains. For me, this means hours on the road, in a small, confined space, with a 10, 6, and 3 year old. The question then becomes, how do I entertain the kids for 10 hours so that they don’t drive us crazy?! […]
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Hey, you, in the silver Honda HR-V with the Disney passholder sticker. You could have died in a road rage incident today. You may not even recognize the danger you put yourself and your child into. Did you know that Florida is number one in the United States for road rage incidents with a gun? Fortunately for […]
A well-organized child’s bedroom is less work for everyone in the family. It makes it easier for kids to find their toys, books, clothes and other items. Tidying up is also less of a chore. Now is the perfect time to reorganize your kids’ bedrooms if you haven’t already. The following months will probably see […]
I drive a lot during the day for my full-time job as a REALTOR. Every day I get up, get ready for the day, and drive myself to Starbucks for my vanilla mocha like a record on repeat. Every day there’s a “social experiment” that I just love to do. I know this will come to […]
Aren’t you afraid of alligators?” People often ask me this question when I share that I paddleboard on a Florida lake. Sure I could let fear hold me back, but I choose to focus on what I’d miss out on if I did. I’d miss out on the feelings of freedom and peace I get […]
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”- Nelson Mandela Mommy Me Time Mommy me time is something I always struggle with and will probably always struggle with. It’s hard to think of yourself when you’re a mom because your first priority is the child/children and/or significant other. Heck, I can barely go to the bathroom […]
If you’re reading this article for tips on how to have “the talk” with your kids, let me save you the trouble. This isn’t that article. I am not a parenting expert. I have never claimed to be, and honestly, some days I question whether or not I am mature enough to parent my children. […]
As I celebrated Mothers Day a few weeks ago, I started thinking of the women who influenced my upbringing. I had the privilege of growing up very close to my grandmother and great grandmothers. Dorothy, my maternal great-grandmother, was born in 1915 and she died when I was 15. Frances, my paternal great-grandmother, was born […]
I was a stay-at-home mom until my youngest was in kindergarten. This choice was made because it was what worked best for our family. My husband often worked long hours and we moved around a lot. We have never lived close to family. We wanted our kids to have at least one parent taking care of them as a […]
When you live in the sunshine state, you can count on three things: Amazing weather, weird news stories, and lots of northern visitors. Over time, I have figured out a few things about successful hosting – things that leave me sane, and the guests wanting to come back (which is usually a win)! I should begin with […]