Everything is awesome at LEGOLAND® Florida Resort! LEGOLAND is every LEGO lover and adventure seekers dream come true. Only a 3 hour drive from Jacksonville, Florida, LEGOLAND makes the perfect weekend getaway for the family. Since LEGOLAND is just 30 minutes or so from Orlando and Tampa, you can easily add a day at the park to your Orlando or Tampa vacation. Bonus, your family can extend your stay with one of two LEGO themed hotels available at the Florida park. Pick from LEGOLAND hotel located adjacent to the resort, or LEGOLAND Beach Retreat across the street. We stayed at...
Recipe: Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie
Summer is officially here and if you’re not bathing suit ready, the time is now. This smoothie with fresh strawberries, coconut, and banana tastes like a vacation in a glass. (And if you’re feeling up to it, why not add a shot of your favorite rum to it? Because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere.) Smoothies are one of my easy diet adjustments to help me lose weight while still letting me feel full and get the healthy nutrients that my body needs. Although I usually opt for greens in my smoothies, I like to switch things up sometimes. When deciding what...
10 Tips for Visiting Paris for the First Time
Paris. The city of love, the city of lights. If you’re looking for tips for visiting Paris and it’s your first time, I have you covered. Paris is the city where fashionistas go to buy everything from high-end fashion to unique and affordable finds. Paris is for foodies, for people that enjoy museums, art, people watching, and everything in between. I was in Paris in 2015 and was lucky enough to go again this year for my 40th birthday. My first trip was with my high school French class when I was in 11th grade. Since then, I knew I...
18 Fun Activities for Bored Kids this Summer
As a child I looked forward to summers. They were full of adventure day and night. No electronic devices or TV streaming apps. We had our bikes, board games, and each other to keep us entertained. Summer vacation today is not the same. Children today find themselves bored way too often, especially if there is no WI-FI or data service available. It seems they want to be entertained all day rather than find ways to entertain themselves. Don’t get me wrong. Some summer weeks can be very busy. Between family trips, play-dates, activities and the list goes on there is very...
5 Best Restaurants In Charleston
I traveled to Charleston recently for a girls weekend that turned into the best restaurants in Charleston foodie crawl. Oh. The food. Let me tell you, I would move to Charleston just to enjoy the food! Let’s just say writing this post takes me back to when my mouth was full and my heart content. Charleston is the second and oldest largest city in the state of South Carolina. It is known for its historic attractions like Battery Park, Southern mansions, and more importantly, some of the best restaurants in the nation. Huge thank you to our local host and restaurant oficiando, @FierceHuntswoman, for planning such...
Beginner’s Guide to Sounding Like a Golf Pro
Playing golf is one thing, but let’s start first with understanding golf and then sounding like you know a little bit about the game of golf. I was once intimidated by talking about golf because I didn’t know anything about the game. As many of us know, a lot of networking happens on the golf course so understanding how it’s played could help you in a number of ways from growing your client list to even getting a new job. For me, living in Jacksonville, Florida adds a little bit of pressure to understand the game of golf. The Players Championship (TPC),...
Roadtrip to Dixie Caverns in Western Virginia
If you’re looking for a fun family road trip near or around Virginia and West Virginia, consider a visit to Dixie Caverns in Western Virginia. We had the opportunity to visit Dixie Caverns with the extended family during a family reunion. Dixie Caverns was first discovered when a dog wandered off from his owners back in 1920. The cavern opened three years later to the public and has been a tourist spot to thousands of visitors since then. Visiting Dixie Caverns The cavern is an underground cave full of science and exploration for children. I definitely recommend taking the kids...
Recipe: Mixed Berry Smoothie With Kale & Greek Yogurt
I get obsessed with certain foods and my current obsession is adding Kale to everything we eat. “We” does include the kids. Kale is mixed into our salads, rice, pasta sauces, eggs and of course, my mixed berry smoothies! For every recipe that calls for spinach, I now add kale. This mixed berry smoothie is packed with protein, calcium, antioxidants, tastes good and is good for you. When I started eating my berry smoothies my hair grew, skin felt and looked great and I felt good. Also, I don’t get enough calcium so the almond milk and Greek Yogurt help me with that. ...
6 Tips for Helping Kids to Be A Good Sport
Helping kids to be good sports can be easy with these six tips. Win or lose, playing sports should be fun for kids. I have seen many kids break down and cry, yell, or storm off a field after losing a game or making a mistake on the field. It’s one thing to be disappointed in how you performed, but when a child gets angry or starts to blame the team for not winning the game, coaches and parents should take this opportunity to help their children remember how to be a good sport. Helping Kids to Be Good Sports...
Enjoy Cognac With This Classic Side Car Recipe
Some of you may think of Cognac as a gentleman’s only drink enjoyed with a cigar. Not at all. I didn’t always know how to drink Cognac. Today, I LOVE a good Cognac cocktail, especially in the fall and winter. Cognac makes me feel warm, sophisticated, and like I’m wearing a mink coat in a swanky jazz club. Just recently while I was in Paris, I enjoyed the best champagne Cognac cocktail. It was simply divine. Cognac is a classic drink for everyone to enjoy so don’t be afraid to try it. With these helpful tips, you’ll be ready to...