Tracy
No More New Year’s Resolutions – Just Choose One Word
I use January as an opportunity refresh, reboot and rethink my priorities for the upcoming year. For years, like everyone else, I set New...
Cooking Around the World
Summertime is the perfect time to make memories in the kitchen with the family. The stress and time constraints during the school year can...
Time for “THAT” Talk
Hearing the horrific first-hand accounts at Orlando's two heart breaking shooting incidents, have caused me to ask myself would my teenagers (even myself) know...
Springtime Fun Butterfly Garden Tips
When my children were young I was so excited to plant our first butterfly garden. The enthusiasm to see a butterfly has no age...
My One Word – “Pursue”
{{Our team was inspired by one of our fellow contributor’s posts, “No More New Year’s Resolutions – Just Choose One Word”, so we decided...
Tips for Connecting Generations
Put away the cell phones and electronics this holiday season to make a generation connection. Consider spending some time discovering your family's stories with...
Teachable Moments: Gratitude
We teach our children from a young age to say "thank you" when they receive something. But there is so much more to it...
DIY Frugal Christmas Tree Decoration
Making Christmas Decorations on a Budget
I challenged myself this year to not add to my already huge collection of Christmas decorations. The only exception...
Glamping… who said camping can’t be cozy
When the weather starts cooling and the humidity begins to drop, Floridians come out of summer hibernating. It also means the perfect time to...
Lesson in Creativity at Steampunk
Last year while driving past Renninger's Antique Market, I noticed advertisement for "Steampunk Industrial Show". Not really sure what it was, but just assumed...
How to Create a Calming Study Environment
After getting back in the school routine, there is still nothing more stressful than the return to the dreaded homework. It can be a...
Collecting Vacation Memories
Summer traveling is in full swing, which mean vacations or day trips. While on vacation, we tend to purchase that memorable t-shirts that will...
How to Pick the Perfect Watermelon
Watermelon season is in full swing, here in Florida. Trucks filled to the brim on the side of the road and market displays are...
Get Paddling this Summer
Two years ago, I was in search of an activity my teenage daughter and I could experience together. We rented paddle boards in New...