Yes, I am a stay-at-home-mom that DOES NOT like to stay at home! I realized early on in mommyhood that I was not a happy camper if I did not get out and see people. I remember the milestone moment...
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, what a perfect time to recommend a few exceptional “date night” venues. My favorite part of creating “Amy West Travel” is discovering new places in my hometown and beyond that I’ve never been to. They are home...
Last week the kids had off from school thanks to a teacher planning day so we decided to take a drive out to the St. Augustine U-Pick hydroponic farm. I have vivid memories of my parents taking me to a strawberry...
What is Instagram? It's an online photo-sharing and social media app that allows you to use different filters on your photos and then share them via the app itself, as well as different social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Last...
Do you have any fans of the children’s show Wild Kratts in your house? If so, you have an exciting opportunity to make your little creature adventurer(s) very happy!
Chris and Martin Kratt, creators and stars of the show, will...
If you're like me, you have already been thinking about how to get back into shape after the holidays. Maybe you've even started going for long walks and short jogs to beat your New Years resolution to the punch....
We’ve all heard holiday shopping is a sport but, since most gifts are just a click away with online shopping, we must remember to give more than just our fingers a workout this season.
As a trainer, I am always...
One thing I’ve learned in my four years of being a pseudo-Floridian is when the temperature drops below 75, it’s winter!! It doesn’t take long to get used to the balmy temperatures here and though the rest of the...
You married into the military because you are a sucker for a man in uniform. But once again, your handsome husband received orders that require you to move. You’ve known this was coming, because it does every two or...
I wasn’t always a runner. I didn’t grow up with parents who logged countless miles a week or siblings who loved to go out for a run just for the fun of it. I never participated in track and...
I used to volunteer my time at my Alma Matter, FSU, through a program called Best Buddies. This program pairs you with an individual with special needs, and you get the wonderful opportunity not only to make a great...
There's just something about October. The hope for cooler weather, the chance to switch out your summer wardrobe... maybe even put on some boots, fall festivals and pumpkin everything, and of course, the culmination of October, Halloween. Halloween is...