Pinning & Planning: Mother’s Day and Dinner Menu for Week of May 11

by Denise // 10 May, 2014 // Comments off

If you read my post on Tuesday, then you know we had some difficulty nailing down some Mother’s Day plans. I am happy to report plans have been made and reservations have been set for dinner at Salt Rock Grill... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about Stress, Mother’s Day and a Much Needed MNO

by Denise // 6 May, 2014 // Comments off

Before kids, probably even before we were married, Allan and I had multiple discussions about traveling related to jobs. Growing up, my dad traveled so much and my sister and I felt the stress it put on my mom. I... 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 →

Soup du Jour Vlog Hop: My Mother’s Day Reflection

by Denise // 9 May, 2013 // Comments off

Earlier this week, the Today Show shared a piece by Today Moms on how parents of three children felt more stress than parents with fewer children or even more children. According to their survey, parents of three often feel outnumbered,... Continue reading →

One Woman Army for Mother’s Day {Music Monday}

by Denise // 6 May, 2013 // Comments off

No musings for Music Monday. The lyrics for Kate Earl’s “One Woman Army” and one photo set the perfect mood for Mother’s Day. (Be sure to watch the entire video the end.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIHon-HS0uI Never knew what I was signing up... Continue reading →

Pinning and Planning – May 5

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

Early this morning, I will be paddle boarding along the Crystal River. My Cinco de Mayo fiesta will begin once I return home to the ice cold Margaritas waiting for me there. Zim Zari (our favorite local Tex-Mex restaurant) typically... Continue reading →

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