Amanda Green
Amanda Green is a Florida native and outdoor enthusiast. You'll find her and her family hiking local trails, exploring state parks, swimming in our springs, and enjoying the "real Florida." Amanda is a wife and mother of two. Her quote to live by, "there's nothing you can't do with kids that you could do without them. Parenting is all about managing your expectations."
Spooky Season TV That Will Hit You Right in the Childhood
I don't know about you, but I'm over summer. The dashboard temperature gauge in my car hit 112 the other day. It got so...
Places You are Guaranteed to See Alligators in Central Florida
I've lived in Florida my entire life. The obsession with seeing alligators in Central Florida in the wild bewilders me. I suppose it makes...
Orlando Walmart Stores Participate in Sensory-Friendly Shopping Hours
Big department stores can be overwhelming for anyone during the holiday season. There's loud music, bright lights, crowded aisles, beeping price scanners, and people...
My kids have never been to Disney World
They've lived in Orlando their whole life, yet I have never taken my children to the House of Mouse.
I want to start this by...
5 Orlando-Themed Halloween Costumes
Don't let another generic zombie or witch walk the street on Halloween night. Instead, let your child trick-or-treat in style while paying tribute to...
2023 Spooky Season Binge Watching Guide
Home Depot sold out of its massive 12' Halloween skeleton, pumpkin inflatables litter suburban front yards in early September, and there was a line...
Surf Expo in Orlando: Here’s What’s Next for Sun, Swim, and Surf
Looking for new ways to make your family's beach days more fun and convenient? Look no further than the Surf Expo, the premier watersports...
If your kids aren’t watching Snoop Dogg’s YouTube Kids Channel, they’re missing out
Moms, if you're like me you're likely pretty tired of hearing the same kid shows play in the background on repeat while you fold...
Secrets to Family-Friendly “Campcations” in Florida
I've lived in Florida my whole life. I've watched dirt roads become paved roads, cow fields become subdivisions, and tiny unknown campgrounds become packed...
Paddling and Pancakes: A day spent at De Leon Springs State Park
When you arrive at De Leon Springs State Park in Volusia County (about an hour north of downtown Orlando) you see an old sign...
New Boardwalk at Orlando Wetlands is Perfect for Families
New Boardwalk at Orlando Wetlands is Perfect for Families
Orlando Wetlands Park is a sprawling 1,650-acre nature park located on the far eastern side of...
Moms, we’ve got to stop overcommitting
I was sitting at the shore of Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park, my toes dancing across the top of the glassy water making...
How to use your library card to get into Florida State Parks
How to use your library card to get into Florida State Parks
I'm sure you've seen the headline by now. You can use your public...
May is Youth Traffic Safety Month!
They all fly the nest and start driving sooner than we want. May is the month to bring the subject up to your new...
Create a Cinco de Mayo party at home
Create a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo party at home
Margaritas at the bar are out when you're a busy mom and Cinco de Mayo falls...