Our family loves to take a weekend road trip. They are easy to plan and budget friendly since we save on air travel for five. We have traveled up and down the state, it seems, but there’s still so many options when it comes to family friendly weekend getaways near Jacksonville. Hop in your car...
I love the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime, especially on a taco. And with shrimp… sabroso! Add a little cumin, squeeze of orange juice, smoky chipotle, and you have a real party going on in your mouth.When I traveled to Mexico recently I sought out dishes with these fresh flavors. This weekend I was...
After four years of cooking with my kids I love sharing tips with parents who want to bring their little ones into the kitchen. For us, the cooking began with my oldest son who was curious about what I was making and how it was made. He has always been a tactile learner. My daughter, the...
Excited doesn’t begin to explain how I’m feeling about my next trip!* I’m heading to one of the most sophisticated, ultra luxury, all-inclusive resorts in Riviera Maya, Mexico, the Grand Velas Riviera Maya for its fifth anniversary! The Grand Velas is the only family-friendly, all inclusive resort in the Mexican Caribbean to receive a “Five Diamonds” rating by AAA. Designed...
I just returned from my fifth trip to Haiti over the last four years. Each time I leave Haiti I return to the states with so many different emotions; I feel inspired, encouraged, hopeless, frustrated all at the same time. Much has been done but still so much more remains. I am often asked how people...
Looking for the best breakfast restaurants in Jacksonville? You’ll want to visit these four top spots. Why breakfast? Well, I love breakfast, it’s the most important meal of the day, and weekend! We live for breakfast or brunch on a lazy Saturday morning. Years ago when we were a young family and the kids woke up...
My son and I spent two hours doing The Fountain of Youth Tour at the Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida recently. We had a blast! We have lived in Jacksonville for over 10 years and I’m surprised we haven’t been yet. Located near Historic St. Augustine, families can enjoy learning about Ponce de Leon’s acquisition of “La...
Traveling to Mexico can be a little overwhelming, especially for fist timers or parents traveling with children. I put together this San Miguel de Allende travel guide in hopes to help anyone traveling alone, with friends, or with kids to make the trip planning process easier. If it’s your first trip to San Miguel de Allende you’re...
I have learned a few things from living in the south these last 10 years. One is that I love a nice bourbon lemonade and two, southern gourmet may very well be one of my favorite cuisines. Shrimp and grits is one of those classic southern dishes that you’ll find in everything from a five...
St. Patty’s Day! Known for green beer, green eggs, and little leprechauns that will pinch you in your bum if you don’t wear green. When I was a child, we always celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at school but we never did anything at home. My family is not exactly Irish. But I figured why not...