In just three years, my oldest son will be heading to college. While the immediacy of that huge milestone has only recently sunk in, thankfully saving for his college tuition is something we started years ago. Like most parents, you may need help deciding how to pay for your child’s college tuition. You may be wondering if a prepaid plan like Florida Prepaid is the right option for you. Avoid the cost of waiting and start saving for your child’s college tuition now. Below, I’m sharing everything you need to know about getting started with Florida Prepaid savings plans and...
Recipe: Easy Flat White Coffee
From cappuccino to vanilla latte to my all-time favorite, a flat white, I admit to being a coffee snob. I scoff at water downed versions of coffee and will go out of my way when traveling to enjoy a local cup of the good stuff at a highly rated coffee shop. My love for coffee started at a young age. Some kids grow up drinking milk, we grew up on coffee. I had café con leche every morning as early as I can remember. This is not unusual growing up in a Latina and Haitian household. My mom had the Moka pot...
Healthy & Delicious Kid Friendly Smoothies
It’s back to school time! Are you having a hard time feeding your children real and healthy after school snacks? It can be a challenge, no doubt. Let’s be honest, not even adults want to eat healthy all the time. I can certainly relate. If I’m not careful, the go to after school snack at my house is to eat prepackaged or frozen foods. I remind my kids to go for something fresh, first. And usually it’s fruit or a fruit smoothie. My 12 year old daugher loves making her own smoothies after school or sometimes for a weekend snack. Why...
4 Tips to Start the New School Year on A Positive Note
Back to School is in full swing in the Jonesie household! This year, my youngest entered middle school, my daughter started 7th grade, and my oldest is now a sophomore in high school! I’ll admit I shed a tear or two (maybe 10) after the last drop off this morning. While I knew they were as ready as they could be, I was emotional about my youngest’s newest milestone. He was nervous but his big sister was there to encourage him and give him all the tips he needed to start the new school year off on the right foot....
Fall Cocktail Recipe: Whiskey & Ginger Highball
Do women like scotch, whiskey, or bourbon? Yes! Some of us like our whiskey neat, on the rocks, or in a cocktail. If you find the drink too strong, I recommend trying whiskey in a cocktail. It’s only in recent years that I have grown to love the taste of whiskey cocktails. Like Cognac, I used to only drink scotch or whiskey in the fall or winter months. Today though, Scotch and whiskey make for delicious summer cocktails. Before we get into the scotch drinking , if you’re interested in learning more about Cognac check out my post on 4...
6 Tips for Planning Your First Visit to LEGOLAND Park and Water Park
If you’re preparing for your first visit to LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Water Park, I put together this quick list of TIPS and answers to FAQs to help make your visit even more enjoyable. We just returned from our first visit to LEGOLAND this summer and we had a blast! With over 50 rides, attractions, and shows, LEGOLAND® guarantees fun for the whole family from toddlers to teens and adventure seekers. We also spent a portion of our visit at the water park. Well worth the additional ticket cost, especially in the summer. If you have questions about the park, be...
Recipe: Easy Pomegranate Blueberry Wine Supercooler
Summer time is the perfect time for a refreshing wine cooler to enjoy on summer vacation, a day at the beach, or for Sunday brunch with the girls. A wine supercooler mixes your favorite wine, a refreshing carbonated drink, and some fresh fruit for garnish and extra flavor. Since Blueberries are in season, this wine cooler recipe is right on time. Complimented with pomegranates, the colors make this drink a beautiful addition to your menu. If you want to kick it up a notch, you could even add a little vodka or gin to this recipe because a little vodka...
Ten Reasons Why You’ll Love the Girls Trip Movie
On July 21, Girls Trip, one of the best movies for women since Waiting to Exhale, will be released. Before you plan anything else, grab your Flossy Posse, your fly girl squad, mom, aunties, BFFS, sisters and your sister friends and buy your tickets to see this film. Girls Trip will bring you back, maybe even way back, to the best GNO you and your crew had. Was it college? Spring break? A bachelorette? If you’re lucky, it will be all the above. Girls Trip, produced by Will Packer, is the new comedy from director and producer Malcolm D. Lee (The...
7 Tips for your First Airbnb Vacation Plus Get a $40 Travel Credit!
Are you getting ready to book your first Airbnb stay and want tips to get the best deal and enjoy your stay? I love traveling Airbnb and have had success with great deals in great cities. I once paid $50 a night for a fantastic two bedroom apartment two miles from the beach in St. Pete. I got a great deal because I applied a $25 promo code I received for adding my airline’s travel rewards program to my Airbnb account. If you are preparing for your first stay, you probably have questions. First, use my Airbnb referral link to sign...
4 Tips for Managing Bladder Leaks
Bladder leaks? Female incontinence? Grab some coffee and let’s chat! Kind of embarrassing to talk about, right? But did you know that 1-in-3 women experience bladder leaks? That’s 33 percent of us! For African-American women, the number goes up to 1-in-2! It’s not always fun to talk about managing bladder leaks or an overactive bladder. But it’s okay. Let’s rip that band-aid off and talk about the best way to manage female bladder leaks and what products you’ll need on hand. Bladder leaks are a normal part of life. Whether it’s caused by aging or motherhood, an active bladder is...