So you’ve realized that you’re overworked and need a vacation. As a small business owner and self-employed mom I know how hard it is to schedule time off for vacation. If you’re a sole proprietor without employees, it gets even harder. You don’t have someone else to answer the calls or delegate your work. So how...
What better way to truly expose your children to another culture and language than to travel abroad? Cultural immersion experiences are priceless and offer families many, lifelong memories. We had our own experience in Mexico a few years ago, however, today I’m sharing the story of a father whose family’s trip to the Yucatan yielded...
The other night I was cleaning out my fridge and found a pint and a half of sweet grape tomatoes that I forgot I had. They were still fresh and I didn’t want to waste them. I decided to try my hand at making homemade marinara sauce for use with a pasta dish later on in the...
We’ve considered taking a cruise with the kids several times since the prices are reasonable and we live in Florida, near several major ports. Since we’re a family of five, our vacations must be reasonably priced and offer everyone in the family something to do. Recently we took a five day cruise aboard the Disney Dream and had a...
Kids love ice cream, heck, so do adults! Don’t you hate when you go to the freezer ready to enjoy your dessert only to find out you ran out of ice cream? Well, not to worry, homemade ice cream is actually easy to do and a great activity to do with your children. It’s an...
With summer vacation behind us and the holiday season approaching, now is a good time to think about holiday vacations and accommodations. This summer, we were lucky enough to get the full Camp Omni experience at the Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate and we absolutely loved it. Our family loves traveling and road trips so when this...
Who is ready for a Fourth of July cook-out? This Fourth promises to be HOT! Southern and central states are blazing hot already, and only the far western states are enjoying cooler temps. But regardless of where you live, most likely you’ll head to the beach, swimming pool, or the backyard to celebrate Independence Day and you’ll be doing so in the company of...
With Thanksgiving behind us, you may have a cup or two of pumpkin puree left over in the fridge and overnight guests still in town. Impress your guests and your family by using this recipe to make Easy Pumpkin Pancakes. One of my all time favorites. All you need is a few extra minutes and...