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 […]
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It’s the most wonderful time of the… Oh, wait, sorry, that’s Christmas. And honestly, May is actually not the most wonderful time of the year, at least not here in Florida. Why? Because with May comes the end of the school year and the beginning of the extreme Florida heat I know we all love […]
Still having trouble deciding what to do for Mother’s Day? My family usually visit the beach or have a nice lunch at home. If you’re like me and want to try something different, I have plenty of ideas to help with planning this special day. There are countless things that you can do in the Tampa […]
Motherhood. The word means so many things to so many people. It is a broad term, and yet it really is so specific to each of us… Whether you wear PJ’s to school drop off while sipping coffee out of your “Tired As A Mother” mug or you give birth to a prince and greet […]
On Mother’s day, my kids’ eyes sparkle when they give me macaroni necklaces and glitter-heavy cards. They don’t see the mess they leave behind in the kitchen after they make me breakfast. Yet their faces beam when they bring buttery toast and coffee to me. Three pairs of hands tickle me awake on Mother’s Day, […]
What mom really wants this Mother’s Day. Hint hint, it’s not flowers! I’m a huge fan of the adage “it is better to give than to receive”. Every kid everywhere should be making something special for their mothers on this day. It is far better for them to learn the gift of giving especially when […]
It’s that time of year again where mothers are given a small portion of the credit they deserve for all of the superwoman-esque things they do on a daily basis. Some mothers will get flowers or brunch at their favorite restaurant. Others may get a day off to go to a spa or have some […]
I’ve been a real grouch lately. You’re feeling it, too? The pandemic has done a number on my pep, and I am spouting the grumps at my kiddos. I’m certainly not thinking about my #1 mother’s day takeaway. On Mother’s Day, our children will be just dying to tell us how much they love being […]
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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 […]
In the current climate, you’re probably not booking a brunch spot to celebrate mother’s day? No worries! It’s not impossible to create an amazing day for your mom. And for you too, because, you know, you’re a mom too… Whether you do these ideas now or a year from now, any of them will make […]