Tag Archives: family fun in tampa bay

Kid-Friendly (and Kid-Free) Guide To New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay

Happy 2018! While you polish those resolutions and get ready to make the most of the year ahead, let’s send the old year out with a bang! From kid-free to kid-friendly, here’s a look at things to do on New Year’s Eve in Tampa Bay. Date Night If your idea of New Year’s Eve is […]

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 […]

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 […]

6 Healthy Valentine’s Day Snacks for Kids

Valentine’s Day is usually celebrated with lots of sweet treats. Every store is stocked with a variety of chocolates, cakes, candy and cookies. It can be a challenge finding a nutritious substitute perfect for Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking for a healthy alternative for your child, I can help.  Here’s six simple but nourishing snacks […]

4 Family-Friendly Tampa Bay Breweries to Celebrate Dad

My plans to celebrate my husband this Father’s Day include a mix of giving him alone time as well as some family time with all four of us. Unless my kids make him something (note to self, search Pinterest for easy dad craft ideas), I don’t plan on getting him a gift. This is mostly […]

21 Patriotic Recipes Worth A Pin

In my world, food is a big part of every celebration and, the 4th of July is no exception! I love the ease of incorporating red, white, and blue into the menu. Here are 21 patriotic recipes that will not only enhance your decor but will also wow your audience. (The first recipe is mine, […]

2019 Guide to Holiday Light Displays in Tampa Bay

What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to check out some of the best holiday light displays in Tampa Bay? One of my best memories as a child was riding around with my family in search of beautiful Christmas lights. Florida doesn’t usually get cold around this time of the year so […]

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 […]