My kids were born in Alabama and grew up in Florida. They are 4 and 2 now, and they have never seen snow. I am not a "cold weather" person, nor do I own snow boots or a snow...
My husband travels off and on for six months a year. When he gets home from his work trips, I’m normally pretty spent. I work full time and have 3- and 10-year-old boys. By the time we get home...
Shopping and exploring new places is always more fun with friends! Come along with us as we share about holiday road-trippin' to New Smyrna Beach. Just down the road from Jax, New Smyrna Beach is the perfect spot for...
'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...
The holiday season is upon us, and we can all see the changes already. As a parent, I’ve barely had time to either eat or throw away a few buckets of Halloween candy before seeing Christmas decorations and making...
Recently my son and I had the privilege of experiencing all the nature-y goodness that is Okefenokee Swamp Park. I don’t think I’ve ever learned and heard so many facts about reptiles in my life. In fact, the highlight...
Dear Buc-ee's,
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee because you have all the drink choices a mom could ask for, including coffee (and ALLLLLL the add-ins anyone could ever want ever), 12 flavors of...
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located in Keystone Heights, Florida, and provides 2,400 acres of rolling sandhills for visitors to enjoy. This beautiful state park was originally created in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps,...
Craving a mini getaway? The kids might already be in school, but that doesn’t mean vacation has to be over when a long weekend arrives! Plan a fun family getaway to soak in the sunshine at one of the...
When I started looking at campers years ago, the buying game was completely different than it is today. Back then there was an abundance of inventory, you had time to plan without a camper being sold out from under...
You look at the calendar — you want to take the family out for a much-needed weekend trip, but you are tired of the rain ruining your vacation. Or maybe you simply want something different from the usual Orlando...
Calling all animal lovers! Are you wild about all the native Florida animals we have around us? I’ve rounded up some of the best family-friendly places to check out for furry, possibly scary, wet, and adorable animals in our...