Sleep and heat do not mix! Keeping cool on summer nights can be tough when it is hot out. And oh my it is H-O-T out! I can remember being a child and struggling hard to fall asleep in...
COVID-19 was the ultimate disappointment for summer plans. Cruises canceled, theme parks closed half of the summer, ball parks closed. 2020 was the vacation let down of the century.
While the majority of Central Florida families skipped their vacation for...
How many of you grew up watching Mister Rodgers? He truly was a brilliant man who had so many great words of wisdom, one in particular was about the magic of "PLAY".
"Play gives children a chance to practice what they...
I used to spend the month of May dreading the upcoming summer "holidays". I treated summer as if I was going into battle...entering survival mode, but this year I am making a plan for Camp SAHM and am hoping to...
I'm one of those people. One of the ones who loves Shark Week. It's a fantastic week when I can tune the television to one single channel and just leave it there. All. Week. Long.
Shark Week can be a...
What?! We're hosting the 4th of July BBQ at our house? But it's TOMORROW... and I already spent my budget on food!
This year I put my love for decorating for the holidays on a budget. Can I spend less...
Is it still nerdy to love the library if you have one as cool as the Orange County Library? I have always loved visiting libraries, and I have lots of memories wasting away long summer days in some corner with a...
Anyone who knows me knows that I love a good cocktail, and with temperatures in Orlando hanging out in the 90's I am on the search for the perfect summertime cocktail to keep me cool.
Whether it is beer, wine,...
Summertime is the perfect time to make memories in the kitchen with the family. The stress and time constraints during the school year can limit your ability to get creative. Take your family on a world adventure this summer...
The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies begin tonight, so we decided to do a few DIY Olympic crafts, perfect for the kids!
I purchased five 9.8 inch foam wreaths from the Dollar Store to make the Olympic rings. I had some...
Nothing screams summer like 4th of July! Whether you're planning a vacation or staying in town, here are a few ideas to make your holiday more fun!
If you're heading to a pool party, bring a festive dish! Fruit salad...
Living in Orlando we are spoiled when it comes to looking for a weekend activity or staycation. There is no shortage of things to do, especially when it comes to the theme parks... for us, specifically Universal Orlando.
As I’ve...
Move over, summer reading: Seminole County Library offers a slew of services for adults, too.
With the start to every summer, there come certain rights of passage: family trips, camps, exhausted parents, and summer reading.
But this summer, let's not forget the...
There are so many amazing destinations from Florida's coast to coast that it would be impossible to list them all! This year I decided that as a family we would make a bucket list of local destinations to explore...
Have you ever noticed that the days when your kids are B-O-R-E-D are the days when you just can't? It's like they can sense when you are exhausted (or hungover, I won't judge!) to decide to climb on you demanding...
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...
