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 →

Seven Virtual Summer Camps

by Denise // 29 May, 2020 // Comments off

As safe-at-home distance learning comes to a close, summer break begins as theme parks and local attractions are starting to slowly open up again around Florida. A few theme parks and kid camps announced opening dates. For some families, this... 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 →

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