A year into the pandemic, we are starting to hit a stride of staying at home. We went from organized activities just about every day of the week to being home most of the time. Now, if we go somewhere any given week, it’s a busy week! One small thing that has brought so much […]
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A year into the pandemic, we are starting to hit a stride of staying at home. We went from organized activities just about every day of the week to being home most of the time. Now, if we go somewhere any given week, it’s a busy week! One small thing that has brought so much […]
Kids are naturally curious. From birth, children begin exploring their world around them. I remember the days of my little ones as they “found” their fingers and toes. It is an endearing time for a parent. Our kids are in a constant state of exploration and learning. Subsequently, why is it so important for us […]
This fall I plan on getting my edible backyard garden started. My kids are really excited and have been badgering me for weeks to get their hands dirty and start this garden. Unfortunately, with this Florida heat, none of the veggies that I want to grow will be able to survive in the summer. I […]
I guess you could say our swimming lesson journey technically began at a friend’s wedding reception. At that time my daughter was just over a year old. One of the other guests began telling us how her child was enrolled in survival swimming lessons. I wanted to learn more. This woman’s young daughter went from […]
Living in Tampa Bay, I feel blessed to be surrounded by water. I love that I can raise my kids somewhere where they can swim and enjoy the pool, lake and ocean year-round. As a girl who grew up in the pool with parents who were lifeguards and competitive swimmers, I never had a fear […]
Living in Tampa Bay, I feel blessed to be surrounded by water. I love that I can raise my kids somewhere where they can swim and enjoy the pool, lake and ocean year-round. As a girl who grew up in the pool with parents who were lifeguards and competitive swimmers, I never had a fear […]
Thank you Instaswim USA for partnering with Tampa Bay Moms to share important water safety tips and InstaSwim’s water safety services to help keep our local families safe this summer! Swim and water safety classes can be this summer’s best investment! Lakes, pools, oceans, ponds, rivers… are you cooling down yet? Water is an essential […]
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, […]
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 […]