As School Ends, the Planning Begins with Florida PrePaid

by Denise // 19 May, 2017 // Comments off

This school year has worn me down. I feel broken and I know I’m not alone. My poor kids are toast, too. I’m over sight words, worksheets, projects, papers, and parent-teacher conferences. This exhausted family is really looking forward to... Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Fit Mom

by Denise // 10 May, 2017 // Comments off

Disclaimer: The following post contains affiliate links and sponsored content. All opinions are my own. Many moms prefer breakfast in bed, sipping sparkly bubbly while admiring sparkly Mother’s Day gifts. But not this mom! This mother runner LOVES to be... Continue reading →

Lunchtime Sunshine with Opal Apples

by Denise // 30 March, 2017 // Comments off

In our house, one of our favorite go to snacks are apples. Like many fresh fruits, apples are the perfect portable read-to-eat snack. For me, I especially love slices of cold, crisp apples served with a schmear of sunbutter. However,... Continue reading →

Embrace the Tourist in You! My Top Three Must-Dos in Dublin

by Denise // 17 March, 2017 // Comments off

When I travel, I love to be a continuous tourist. Meaning that I love to embrace everything about a new place. My husband says, “I suck the marrow out of a city.” Allan , on the other, prefers to act... Continue reading →

2017 Gasparilla Distance Classic 8K Recap (I’m Back, Baby!)

by Denise // 15 March, 2017 // Comments off

In summer of 2015, I registered for my runner bucket list race: the 2016 Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Challenge, where participants run all four distances over two days – 15K,5K, Half Marathon and 8K. And then in late fall... Continue reading →

Florida PrePaid College Plan: Dispel the Myths and Don’t Worry

by Denise // 22 February, 2017 // Comments off

Last week, my three children (ages, 15, 11 and 6) came home with progress reports and we found our family faced with another conversation about the importance of good grades and college. Ever since my children were small (although, technically... Continue reading →

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