Tag Archives: Christmas

Simple Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain This Year

Tis the season for holiday after holiday – this time of year can be very stressful to a lot of people who may be watching their weight, or for those who do not want to become a statistic of holiday weight gain of 7-10 lbs. this holiday season. Ideally, I would recommend priming your metabolism. […]

Failed New Year’s Resolutions? Make Them November Resolutions!

Remember all those New Year’s resolutions you made back in January? Did they hold up over the year, or did they fizzle out like the sparklers at the New Year’s Eve party? If your resolve fell by the wayside somewhere around February 1, not to worry. After all, the year isn’t over yet! In fact, […]

2019 Guide to Holiday Shows in Tampa Bay

Sometimes an experience is even better than a present. Give the gift of a holiday experience. Check out these holiday shows in Tampa Bay. Shows Disney Junior Holiday Party | November 21, 6:00 p.m. | Ruth Eckerd Hall Disney Junior Holiday Dance Party is an interactive live concert experience. Join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Vampirina, Elena of […]

2019 Guide to Tree Lightings in Tampa Bay and Chanukah Celebrations

Tree Lightings in Tampa Bay & Chanukah Celebrations Start your holidays off right this year by getting into the holiday spirit with tree lightings in Tampa Bay. Nothing says the holidays like twinkling lights and Christmas trees. Check out these tree lightings happening across Tampa Bay. Symphony in Lights Tree Lighting | November 16th through December 31st | […]

2015 Holiday Guide to Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay has so much to enjoy over the holidays…parades, tree lightings, Christmas trees, Santa sightings, train rides, ice skating and more! Parades Macy’s Family Day Parade | Saturday, November 21 from 10 a.m. – Noon Wesley Chapel, The Shops at Wiregrass 28211 Paseo Drive, Suite 100 Join us for the Macy’s Family Day Parade on Saturday, November […]

Tips for Hosting a Special Needs-Friendly Holiday

Every parent knows that the holidays are a mixed bag of delight and exhaustion.  Road trips and family and gifts and friends, the end of the year is full to the brim, and at times a bit overwhelming. The intensity of the season is often magnified for families with children with special needs. While certainly still […]

Easy DIY Holiday Treat Recipes: Toddler Tested and Approved

Toddler Tested Holiday Treats For Beginners I’ll preface this post by saying that I’m not a baker or a maker of anything in general. Before I had my son, I had little interest in making any kinds of desserts and sweet treats for the family. It wasn’t until I was a mother myself and saw […]

Calling All Crafters- Five Teacher Christmas Gift Ideas

The Christmas Holidays are just around the corner and only a couple of weeks away. Often this time of the year, I like to put my “crafty mama” skills to use for my family, friends and my kids’ teachers. I follow several crafty individuals on Pinterest, Youtube, and Instagram that inspire me to create many […]

How to Do the Big Purge Before the Presents

It’s the holiday season and my 3-year old and 9 month-old sons are bound to get tons of presents from generous family members and friends. After all, it’s so fun to pick out toys and books for little ones. We are very fortunate to have such thoughtful people in our lives who take the time […]

How to Manage Your In-Laws This Holiday Season

You know the time has come when there is a chill in the air (even in Florida from time to time). These last two years have been trying times, and very much unlike any other years. It is not even comparable to the time that you fell into the toilet with the lights off because […]