Pick a Safer Fall: Four Pumpkin Patches to Visit in Tampa Bay

by Denise // 5 October, 2020 // No Comments

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 // No Comments

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 →

KOA Campgrounds: A Glamping Getaway

by Denise // 8 July, 2019 // No Comments

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to attend a yoga retreat at the Naples/Marco Island KOA Campground hosted by my friend, Lorraine Ladish of VivaFifty. While the yoga retreat provided an opportunity for me to unwind and slow... Continue reading →

67 Things To Do This Summer – Our Summer Bucket List #AwakenSummer

by Denise // 9 June, 2016 // 1 Comment

Today officially begins summer vacation! WOOHOO! The kids and I are ready to jump into summer fun and you better believe that we are thrilled to take a break from homework, class projects and packing lunches! However many days of... Continue reading →

75 Ways to Celebrate Summer

by Denise // 9 June, 2014 // No Comments

This summer, my kids helped build a summer bucket list by adding some of the activities they wanted to do. Many of the items on this list are a repeat from last year’s list. And why not? They are amazing,... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Everything Is AWESOME!!!

by Denise // 24 March, 2014 // 3 Comments

Do you remember when I first shared earworms for Music Monday waaaaay back when? Ironically, the very first time I mentioned earworms happened during another spring break. Funny enough, I have another spring break earworm for you from The Lego Movie... Continue reading →

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