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 →

How to Raise Well-Rounded and Socially Responsible Children

by Denise // 15 December, 2022 // Comments off

Everyone would love to have children who genuinely have the best interest of the people around them at heart. The thing is that social responsibility is not something that is being promoted enough, unfortunately, and unless you are yourself a... Continue reading →

Ways to Celebrate a Safer Halloween

by Denise // 27 October, 2020 // Comments off

Let’s face it. This year has been challenging. In 2020, every holiday and celebration has forced families to think outside the box and Halloween is no exception. Since many of us grew up trick-or-treating, Halloween is as much fun for... 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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Mrs. Doubtfire Delights Audiences at the Straz

Self-Care: Put Your Oxygen Mask on First

Ways to Celebrate a Safer Halloween

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

Escape to the Everglades: Five Must-Do Everglades Destinations