My husband and I adore the holiday season. Having a sweet toddler around makes this time of year even more special. We want to build beautiful memories for our daughter. We would also love for her to carry on...
We are starting a new tradition this year in our household, one that I hope will continue for many years to come. My husband built a rustic advent calendar and we filled each bucket with an activity to do each...
Around this time of year a lot of us are scrambling to get those holiday pictures done in time for the Christmas cards. I try to be pretty organized, but with everything else going on pictures for me are...
As Thanksgiving approaches and the little ones are at home for their holiday break, creating crafts is a great way to keep them busy. I know my girls love creating arts & crafts, plus it makes wonderful Thanksgiving decorations!
Here's...
With Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I find myself overindulging often this time of year. I always go into the holiday season with the intention of not stuffing my face with a big holiday dinner, but as they say, best...
There’s no shortage of holiday events in Central Florida! From city parades and tree lightings, to holiday movies under the stars, to Santa sightings all over town, and many other events, there’s something for everyone this holiday season.
Did we...
Ingredients:
1 12 oz. bag of fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water or orange juice
Orange or lemon zest
1 jalapeño or serrano chile (de seeded)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped cilantro
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November 28: Black Friday. $5,000 in gift cards given away on Black Friday, need we say more? The first 200 shoppers in line at 6 a.m. in front of Regal Cinemas will receive a gift card from an Oviedo...
Light & Creamy Pumpkin Dip
4oz light cream cheese, soft
8oz cool whip
6oz plain light greek yogurt
15oz can of pumpkin
Honey
1 tbsp nutmeg
1 tbsp cinnamon
1 small round pumpkin
In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, cool whip, yogurt and pumpkin, and mix...
On Sunday, we had the pleasure of going to see the Bay Street Players’ production of A Good Old Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas in Eustis, FL. Traveling to downtown Eustis on a bright, clear sunny afternoon from just about...
Bacon-Wrapped Stuffing Balls
2 Tbsp butter1 box stove top stuffing½ c chopped onion 1/4 c finely chopped celery 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1 pinch pepper 1 large egg, beaten 12 slices or more bacon 1. Sauté the butter, celery, garlic,...
It’s the weekend and for once, we have no sports or birthday party commitments. To some this would be a blessing, but with two kids under three, my family needs action or someone’s gonna get hurt! If you can...
Crimson leaves float to the ground. Cinnamon candles scent our home. Harvest pumpkins fill patches and churchyards. Burnt orange scarves pair with flip-flops. Football hums on the TV in the background
It’s Florida. It’s fall. It’s my favorite time of...
In 1979, my parents said their “I do’s” at the tender ages of 19 and 22. Fast forward 35 years to 2014, and we have a problem. That problem is their 35th wedding anniversary.
My sister and I wanted to...
Please allow me to share some wisdom that I've gained over the years... The best family traditions are those that just naturally evolve.
When my daughters were born, I had lots of ideas about traditions that I wanted to begin. Some worked...
Fun Holiday Activities to do with Kids in Orlando
The holidays are filled with so many activities! From school events to family fun, there is plenty to do. BUT if you find yourself...
