Are your kids constantly asking for frozen treats during the hot summer months? I know my kids are! Frozen treats are a big hit in the summer and that’s totally understandable. After all, it’s boiling hot outside. But it can be hard to find a frozen treat that tastes good and is made with real fruit or...
As a mom and a woman, it sometimes surprises me the things we manage to do when we put our minds to it. I remember having to carry my feverish 5 year-old son up and then down a hill on cobblestone sidewalks almost a mile each way IN MEXICO while convincing my 8 year-old son and...
I love a good happy hour, cocktail party, and something handcrafted and unique. I look forward to happy hour on the weekends or mid-week if, I’m lucky. The happy hour scene in Jacksonville varies by day of the week and part of town. While the scene here isn’t exactly Washington D.C. or Miami, you’re in for a...
It’s amazing what moms do to help create lasting memories for their children. It’s spring break which means I scrambled to put a quick vacation together for my kids. I didn’t have much time I could take off but I knew I wanted us to do something. After arranging then rearranging a few things, we finally...
Making date night easy is possible with these easy tips. Having regular dates nights with your spouse is probably one of those things on the to-do list that doesn’t get checked off often enough. It’s so much easier said than actually getting done. With three kids, it’s not easy or economical to hire a baby...
I’m excited to feature a guest post today by our contributing family travel writer, Lauren Griffith. Lauren shares her tips on flying with a toddler. Enjoy and be sure to share and comment below! Like all first-time moms getting ready to do anything new with their kid, I had a lot of anxiety before...
What is the difference between Atkins and Paleo diets? A friend asked me this recently when I was just restarting the Atkins diet. I’ve done both the Paleo and Atkins diets and the two diets are very different. Before we get into the differences, I thought I would share my experience with the two diets....
Wine sure flies when you’re having fun! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re searching for gift ideas for the wine lover or connoisseur in your life on Valentine’s Day, birthday, or other special day, I have you covered! I love wine and especially love my wine in fun glasses or during a girls...
These crispy Buffalo “Chicken” Cauliflower Bites with blue cheese dip are delicious. I love hosting people at my house, whether it’s for a girls’ night in or a fun game day get together. I will offer guests everything from your traditional game day recipes to Latin inspired game day recipes. After trying a similar dish at...
Black History Month gives parents and teachers the opportunity to share African-American history and pride with their children. While some schools may do activities all month long, others may do one lesson or even nothing at all. Unfortunately, my children’s school does not do much other than recognize the month and a brief lesson...
