Mrs. Doubtfire Delights Audiences at the Straz

by Denise // 4 April, 2024 // Comments off

Disclaimer: HELLO POPPETS! I received two tickets to Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz Center for the purpose of this review. All the opinions are my own. On Tuesday evening, I attended the opening performance of Mrs. Doubtfire at the Straz... Continue reading →

Self-Care: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

by Denise // 22 February, 2024 // Comments off

If you’ve ever been on a flight, You’ve heard the flight attendants make this announcement as part of their safety instructions during take off. “Put on your oxygen mask first before assisting others.” This is also such an important message... Continue reading →

A Vaccinated Breakthrough Case: My Covid Story

by Denise // 29 August, 2021 // Comments off

Like many people in the U.S., after spending a year in lockdown, I could not wait to receive my Covid vaccination. Due to an underlying condition (asthma) and Covid affecting Hispanics disproportionately, I took my isolation very seriously; 2020 had... Continue reading →

2020 Advent Calendar: 25 Fun Ways to Celebrate the Season

by Denise // 1 December, 2020 // Comments off

For many families, Advent calendars are fun way to countdown the days until Christmas; however, for years in our family, our Advent Calendar has been so much more than morsels of chocolates hidden behind doors. Behind each door in our... Continue reading →

Pick a Safer Fall: Four Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Tampa Bay

by Denise // 5 October, 2020 // Comments off

Although Governor Desantis has moved Florida into Phase 3 of opening and businesses at 100% of capacity, my family and I are still not ready to mix with the masses. I only recently became comfortable with dining outdoors at restaurants... Continue reading →

Escape to the Everglades: Five Must-Do Everglades Destinations

by Denise // 12 August, 2020 // Comments off

Southeast Toyota and KOA Holiday Naples/Marco Island sponsored my family’s fun Everglades getaway. As part of our homeschool studies this past Spring, Liam and I read Escape to the Everglades. While studying the Florida history aspect of the core novel,... Continue reading →

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