Advent Calendar: 25 Ways to Celebrate the Season

by Denise // 1 December, 2014 // Comments off

Every December, I dust off our much loved Advent calendar. Although many of doors are falling off the hinges, this very timeless Taylor Christmas tradition brings such joy to our family every year. To my children’s delight, the poorly hinged... Continue reading →

Health Benefits of Hass Avocados #LoveOneToday & Giveaway

by Denise // 14 November, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: I have been compensated by Hass Avocados to share nutritional facts and my love for Hass avocados. My opinion and love of avocados is my own and real. Remember when people were scared of foods high in fat? As researchers... Continue reading →

Halloween 2014 #HappyHallowTeen

by Denise // 7 November, 2014 // Comments off

With finally running the New York Marathon this year and having it fall so close to Halloween as well as my oldest daughter’s birthday, I concocted a glorious plan to trick-or-treat with family and friends in the city while celebrating her birthday in... Continue reading →

Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Boo Review

by Denise // 24 October, 2014 // Comments off

All three of my pumpkins fright easily. Spooky sounds and creepy creatures send shivers down their spines. However, when Lowry Park Zoo provided my family with passes to explore the park after dark for Zoo Boo they put on their brave faces.... Continue reading →

SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular: A Teen’s Perspective

by Denise // 22 October, 2014 // Comments off

The following is a guest post by my soon to be thirteen year old daughter, Allana, who graciously volunteered to write a review after SeaWorld offered our family tickets to experience SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. As a preteen, Allana offers a unique perspective... Continue reading →

Thin Mint Sprint 2014 {Recap}

by Denise // 2 October, 2014 // Comments off

Know what makes the Thin Mint Sprint such a fun run? The cookies Tagalong! Allana and I had such a fun time at last year’s FIRST ever Thin Mint Sprint hosted by the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida. We... Continue reading →

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