Music Monday: Dolphin Tale 2 – Gavin DeGraw “You Got Me” and Giveaway

by Denise // 11 August, 2014 // Comments off

Everyone loves a story of an underdog who faces amazing challenges and struggles to survive. In Tampa Bay, Winter the Dolphin is a hometown hero and our lovable underdog (or in this case, underdolphin), who overcame incredible odds just to live. Winter’s story... Continue reading →

Thin Mint Sprint and Tagalong Trot {Giveaway}

by Denise // 5 August, 2014 // Comments off

What do you get when you combine Girl Scout Cookies and fast-paced runners? A Thin Mint Sprint! For a second year, the Girl Scouts of West Central Florida will be hosting their delicious Thin Mint Sprint 5K and Tagalong Trot... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning – Week of August 3 {Dinner Menu}

by Denise // 3 August, 2014 // Comments off

Can you believe it’s August already and only 15 more days until the kids go back to school?! Wow. Where did the summer go?! Can I get a summer vacation re-do? I spent the weekend taking advantage of the tax-free... Continue reading →

How to Cook Up the Best Birthday Party

by Denise // 1 August, 2014 // Comments off

With two parents cooking in the kitchen, we have modeled cooking and always involved our children in the dinner planning and preparations. By doing so, we were bound to grow a child or two that loves cooking. Emmalynn, our middle child,... Continue reading →

Everything’s Included! A Lennar Tampa K-Bar Ranch Tour #MommyCertified

by Denise // 31 July, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Lennar Tampa. The opinions shared are my own. On the rainiest day this summer, five Lennar Tampa #MommyCertified Bloggers and I met at the Lennar K-Bar Ranch Welcome Center at Heron Preserve to discover what differentiates... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about a #ChooseDreams Experience in Madison, Wisconsin, a Birthday Run and a Humid Run

by Denise // 29 July, 2014 // Comments off

July was an absolutely maddening month. Normally, July can be a bit crazy, but this year it was beyond the normal crazy around here. I successfully survived Independence Day, three birthdays, the Food and Wine Conference (full recap to follow... Continue reading →

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