50 Things to Do This Summer {2013}

by Denise // 5 June, 2013 // Comments off

Visit the beach to soak up as much sand and sun as possible and possibly even visit Sanibel again. Return to the TradeWinds. Plan a sunset picnic on the beach. Decorate a frame with seashells. Have an in-home impromptu summer... Continue reading →

Tampa Bay Margarita Festival

by Denise // 3 June, 2013 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received VIP tickets to the Tampa Bay Margarita Festival for my honest review. The opinions shared are my own. Though living in this flip-flop paradise corner of the world is pretty much a permanent residency in Margaritaville, a... Continue reading →

A Day at Busch Gardens and a Madagascar Live! Preview

by Denise // 24 May, 2013 // Comments off

Disclaimer: My kids and I were invited to participate in the premiere of “Madagascar Live! Operation Vacation” at Busch Gardens. I received no compensation for my honest review. My family and I provided our own Busch Gardens annual passes. As... Continue reading →

Just Let Go This Summer at the TradeWinds Island Resorts

by Denise // 22 May, 2013 // Comments off

*Disclaimer: I received a reduced rate and gifts from TradeWinds Island Resorts for my honest review of our stay there at the TradeWinds Island Grand. The opinions shared are my own.* For Mother’s Day, I longed to escape to the... Continue reading →

Tampa Bay for Boston

by Denise // 15 May, 2013 // Comments off

After watching the Boston bombing events unfold, Chris Lauber, a local race director known for his well orchestrated Florida Road Races, decided to “do what he does best”. On May 8th, only three weeks after the Boston marathon, he organized... Continue reading →

Tampa Bay Margarita Festival {Giveaway}

by Denise // 15 May, 2013 // Comments off

How do you like your margaritas? With extra salt? With extra lime? Heavy on the agave and the tequila? Over ice and a glass that’s never empty? Next Saturday, May 25, I will experience THE margarita event to remember at... Continue reading →

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