Ways to Celebrate a Safer Halloween

by Denise // 27 October, 2020 // No Comments

Let’s face it. This year has been challenging. In 2020, every holiday and celebration has forced families to think outside the box and Halloween is no exception. Since many of us grew up trick-or-treating, Halloween is as much fun for... Continue reading →

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

by Denise // 5 October, 2020 // 1 Comment

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 →

Mean Girls Made Fetch Happen

by Denise // 21 February, 2020 // No Comments

If you didn’t already know, I am a huge Tina Fey fan. Like I feel like we could have been best friends if our paths crossed. Tina and I were both geeky theater kids in high school who grew up... 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 →

Lessons Learned Our First Year Homeschooling

by Denise // 22 June, 2019 // No Comments

Like a symbolic milestone, I received my first homeschooling evaluation notification letter the other day. Wrapping up our first year homeschooling seemed like the perfect time to reflect on our achievements, successes and lessons learned. As a parent educator and... Continue reading →

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