Christina Carlisi
Disney Activities in Orlando Beyond the Parks
Living in Orlando for most of my life, I’ve grown up in the theme parks. Although the tourist area of the "City Beautiful" often...
A Mom’s Guide to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts
Pairing unique and amazing cuisine with the beautiful works of talented artists, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts has something for everyone and...
Thanksgiving Takeout in Central Florida
The holidays are meant to be shared by family and friends; don’t get stuck in the kitchen! Busy moms deserve to enjoy the day...
Cruising over the Holidays: Is it worth it?
We all know the holidays can be crazy. Gift buying, entertaining, visiting relatives, cooking, the list goes on and on. If you're like me,...
Motherhood and Social Media Pressure
How does it always go back to the age-old saying, "Hindsight is always 20/20?" As I continue to navigate motherhood with a teenage daughter,...
Eat to the Beat Concerts and Exploring Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion described as a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for a return to a past period or irrecoverable condition. A...
The Lifelong Benefits of Dance Class for Your Child
As a dance educator for 25 years and a dancer for more than 35, I am passionate about sharing the benefits of taking dance...
Summer Party Ideas to Finish the Summer Strong
Have we reached the midway of summer already? The kids have been out of school for over a month, and we still have weeks...
Attention Moms, Book the Girls’ Trip
Summer is here. The kids are out of school. Vacations are booked. Camps are planned. The monotonous school year routine is over, but somehow,...
Reflecting on the Middle School Graduation
My daughter is about to graduate from middle school. I'm feeling nostalgic and somewhat sad about all the milestones we’ve shared over the years....
Alternatives To a Traditional Birthday Party For Your Children
You often hear it repeated: we only get 18 years of milestones, events, and experiences with our children. That’s 18 summers, Christmases, Back-to-School seasons,...
Smooth Sailing: Why a Disney Cruise is the EASIEST Vacation for Families
As Central Florida moms, we have a little thing in our backyard called the Walt Disney World Resort. I mean, how lucky are we...
9 Random Things to Pack to Make Your Disney Cruise Experience Easier
For Central Floridians, one of the easiest vacations to take with small children is a Disney Cruise! No airplanes to board, no luggage restrictions...
6 Perks of Staying At A Disney Resort
There are so many decisions to make when planning a Disney World trip—where to eat, which activities to take part in (some are even...
Repurpose your Holiday Leftovers into a Meal Everyone will Love
The busiest time of the year is upon us and the last thing we have time for is planning and making meals every night. ...