With COVID-19 running rampant throughout Florida (and in our own backyard), the fewer people in my family who are out and about, the better. However, with two kids and a husband who’s on the road a lot, sometimes my...
Exhausted, I slid into my row and fastened my seat belt as the plane pushed back from the gate. I was barely paying attention to the aircraft safety features when the pilot warned me to expect some turbulence during...
Kids and grown-ups alike look forward to the Clay County Agricultural Fair every year. In fact, folks have been making memories here since 1987 — last year's fair even brought in a record-breaking 157,000 attendees! Celebrating with the theme,...
Oh, great, another blog post on Disney Cruise tips! Well, you’re in for a treat, not a trick, because this one is about the Halloween on the High Seas cruise that is only available from mid-September to the end...
My husband is a very “hands–on” dad – he always gets up with the kids in the morning, and feeds and gets them dressed, so that I can sleep a little longer. (I take the evening shift!) He’s great...
Time to break out the tankinis and White Claws, ladies — summer is upon us! As we all unwind from the flurry of end-of-year class parties and the gauntlet that is planning summer activities, it's also time to ramp...
'Tis the season to be doing all the things, going all the places, and buying all the gifts. But what if you want a bit of time to relax and enjoy some sights and sounds? Take a trip down...
Fifteen years ago, a 25-year-old Johanna met a 27-year-old Matt, and we became fast friends. We spent nearly every day together for the next several months, getting to know each other and learning all of the things normal couples...
This year, our family chose experiences rather than things as our Christmas gifts for our kids. Sure, we got the kids new clothes and shoes, and Santa even brought the basic essentials like socks, underwear, and maybe a couple...
Oh, boy! The Most Magical Place on Earth is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and there are innumerable reasons to go and enjoy some Disney magic. Whether you go for a week or just a quick weekend, you will never...
When it's summer, we road trip! What better way to beat summer boredom than to explore all that Florida has to offer? Whether it's the Florida springs, theme parks, or family-friendly resorts where you can happily stay on-site the...
Ahhhh. Just you and the open road, traveling to see family or going on a new adventure... and the screaming kids in the back of the minivan. When my family and I decided to drive from Florida to Tennessee,...