DIY Merry Fitmas Ornament

by Denise // 19 December, 2019 // Comments off

Sometimes, I like to get a little crafty during the holidays. For my kids and I, making Christmas ornaments is one of our favorite Christmas pastimes. We even have a dedicated Christmas tree decorated with all the homemade ornaments we’ve... Continue reading →

A Tuna Christmas: Five Texas-Sized Life Lessons

by Denise // 16 December, 2019 // Comments off

One of my favorite pastimes during the holidays is to see as many Christmas performances as possible. Thanks to my partnership with the Straz Center, I could add A Tuna Christmas to my show list. A Tuna Christmas tells multiple... Continue reading →

DIY Thrifty Thanksgiving Napkin Rings

by Denise // 24 November, 2019 // Comments off

A few years back, we started a new tradition of traveling to the Blue Ridge Mountains for Thanksgiving and the weeklong trip became an event my family looked forward to every year. Then, last year my father suffered a stroke... Continue reading →

Once On This Island: An Enchanting Caribbean Tale

by Denise // 22 November, 2019 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received tickets to Once On This Island as opportunity through the Tampa Bay Bloggers and the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. The opinions shared are my own. Attending Once On This Island immediately transports you to another world. Walking into... Continue reading →

Fiddler on The Roof Beautifully Brings Back Broadway Traditions

by Denise // 8 November, 2019 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received tickets to Fiddler on the Roof as opportunity through the Tampa Bay Bloggers and the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. The opinions shared are my own. “Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy... Continue reading →

Happy 18th Birthday, Allana – 18 Tips to Adulting

by Denise // 1 November, 2019 // Comments off

Eighteen years ago you made me a mom. As I held my tiny baby girl in my arms, I couldn’t imagine the beautiful person you would become and somehow, you grew into an adult overnight. By a stroke of luck,... Continue reading →