Little Boxes

by Denise // 26 November, 2012 // Comments off

As I’ve grown older, I’ve become a lazy bargain shopper. Once a die-hard Black Friday shopper, over the years I skipped out on the Black Friday madness. Instead, I’ve opted to stay home and stay in my pajamas as I... Continue reading →

Elf The Musical: Buddy Brings Tights and Tinsel Town to Tampa

by Denise // 21 November, 2012 // Comments off

I’m singing. I’m in a theater watching Elf and I’m singing. Every since the Straz Center provided tickets to Tampa Bay Bloggers, I’ve been all sparklejollytwinklejingley with excitement. Elf The Musical is based on the Christmas classic Elf starring Will Ferrell. Through... Continue reading →

Merriest Christmas Moments

by Denise // 28 December, 2011 // Comments off

Beautifully set tables with a bit of bokeh ready for loved ones to gather ’round. Hubby preparing Christmas dinner while wearing his presents. Grandma Mestanza proudly posing with her almost-as-tall-as-her grandchildren Little Lion Man giggling on his granny’s knee. One... Continue reading →

A Christmas Calm (with a little Pink Martini)

by Denise // 26 December, 2011 // Comments off

On Christmas Eve, a calm feeling came over me. Although I still had the entire house to clean for company while Allan prepared a huge Italian feat for my family, I felt like it was no big deal. Since Halloween,... Continue reading →

Magic Reindeer Food

by Denise // 21 December, 2011 // Comments off

The kids and I have been making Magic Reindeer Food as part of our Advent calendar for years now. At first, the food was a mixture of old fashioned oats and glitter. Then, I learned how dangerous glitter can be... Continue reading →

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration 2011

by Denise // 20 December, 2011 // Comments off

To start the holiday season with a splash, my family and I set sail once again for SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration. The evening’s Christmas festivities started with small reception to meet some new friends: a sloth, a sea lion and a... Continue reading →

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