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EPCOT Food And Wine Festival 2023

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is officially underway! We had the opportunity to visit a sneak peek of the festival before it opened and try out some of the delicious menu items, as well as see some of the merchandise and entertainment options. […]

August 14, 2023

Disney ~ Parks

Avatar: The Way Of Water Sunrise Yoga

Last week Winter Garden Moms had the amazing opportunity to experience sunrise yoga at Pandora in Animal Kingdom. This was an event to celebrate the release of Pandora: The Way of Water on Blu-Ray and Digital. Of course this was an opportunity we couldn’t pass […]

July 6, 2023

Disney ~ Resorts

Staying At Disney’s Port Orleans Resorts

There are two different themed style resorts located at The Walt Disney World Resort dedicated to the beauty of New Orleans. You really can’t go wrong with either option! Port Orleans French Quarter The first resort on our list is Port Orleans French Quarter. You […]

June 19, 2023

Disney ~ Family Fun ~ Parks

The Little Mermaid Preview Event

Swim on over to your nearest theater, grab some popcorn, and sit back and enjoy The Little Mermaid! We were invited by Disney to catch a preview of The Little Mermaid at Disney Springs, and it did not disappoint. Halle Bailey plays our favorite mermaid, […]

May 25, 2023

Family Fun ~ Resorts

Nebula’s Secret Staircase: A Fun and Creative Kissimmee Rental

Orlando is one of America’s number one travel destinations, and because of that, there seem to be hotels on every corner. The fact that there are so many options makes it important to consider what your family actually needs before booking. Hotels aren’t always the […]

May 18, 2023

Disney ~ Parks

Disney Parks Halfway To Halloween Event

We are #HalfwayToHalloween and Disney Parks invited us to be in on the fun! Can you believe that in just 6 months it will be time for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Disney Parks hosted us for their Halfway To Halloween event at Magic […]

April 20, 2023

Disney ~ Resorts

A Magical Staycation At Disney’s Gran Destino Tower

My family and I were able to check off another resort from our Disney bucket list! Thanks to the amazing folks over at Tink’s Magical Vacation, we had the opportunity to stay at Disney’s Gran Destino Tower located at Coronado Springs. The Gran Destino Tower […]

April 10, 2023

Disney ~ Family Fun ~ Shopping

Festive Fun For Families At Disney Springs

The holidays have arrived at Walt Disney World Resort, and if you’re looking for a place to take the family to get into the holiday spirit, there’s plenty of that holly jolly spirit at Disney Springs! With offerings for the young and young at heart, […]

December 6, 2022

Local Happenings ~ Shopping

New Savannah Bee Company Winter Honey

Tis’ the season to BEE jolly!! Savannah Bee Company in Disney Springs invited us to try their new holiday honey! It is called the Winter White Whipped Honey and is available in their store or on their website. If you haven’t been to their store […]

November 28, 2022

Disney ~ Family Fun ~ Parks

Holiday Fun Awaits At Disney’s Blizzard Beach

Disney’s Blizzard Beach has reopened with a flurry of fun for the whole family! Walt Disney World and Disney Parks recently invited us to check out all their holiday offerings plus get a sneak peek at the new Frozen themed details that have been added […]

November 23, 2022

Coco Family Movie Night

Are your kids missing their family during quarantine? Then I have a fun idea for them to catch up with family and keep them entertained with a great activity and movie night! Coco is one of our family’s favorite Disney movies. The music is awesome […]

Back Again: Disney Friends Say Goodnight For A Limited Time!

Back in September, we shared the announcement of this awesome (FREE!) experience that was available for a limited time featuring some of our favorite Disney characters. You can read more about our experience here. This time around, kids can enjoy a FREE goodnight greeting with […]

Free Printable Homeschooling Rewards Chart

This period of adaptation from school to homeschooling has not been completely smooth for my daughter or myself. She misses her school, her friends, and many times her behavior has reflected that. I began to think of a way that I could show her whether […]

Easy DIY Green Screen

As social distancing has become the new norm, use of video conferencing tools like Zoom, Houseparty and Google Hangouts have soared. Our family went from using these tools a few times a month for virtual meetings with people across the country (and world) to using […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean Family Movie Night

Family movie nights are one of the easiest activities to do during this time of social distancing. My family and I had such a great time doing our Shrek themed movie night that we decided to keep the fun going! Add in an easy craft […]

Full Body Workout For The Busy Mom

Don’t have time to workout? I know as a fact that being a mom can take most of our time. And the least thing you have time for is to workout, but I have a routine to help you take care of that part without […]

Finding Fun With Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park and Water Play

So tonight at 11:00 pm Orange County Florida is in Official Lock Down/Shelter in Place. What does that means for us? Well no going outside of our neighborhood for entertainment. All fun needs to be had at home, with our family, so we wanted to […]

Shrek Themed Family Movie Night

With all this extra time indoors lately, we’ve had to come up with some fun activities to keep us entertained. Family movie nights are something we’ve always enjoyed but we’ve decided to take it up a notch with a themed craft and dinner. The kids […]

5 Stages Of Grief – Disney Edition

If you are anything like me, an extroverted social butterfly, then you are definitely feeling the effects of this quarantine! I may not be from the Kingdom of Corona like Rapunzel, but there are some similarities…tucked away in her tower. I do have long blonde […]

Simple Core Exercises To Help Lose That Baby Pouch

I realized that every time I hang out with another mom, the first topics that always arise are always motherhood challenges and how hard it is to lose the baby pouch. We won’t touch the topic of motherhood, but we can definitely look into some […]

7 Disney Inspired Recipes To Enjoy While Social Distancing

Have you been having a hard time finding certain food items in the stores since this whole social distancing started? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Rapunzel got through this and so can we! I have decided to share a few Disney inspired recipes using some […]

Make Your Own Version Of Flower & Garden’s Violet Lemonade At Home

Missing Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival just a little too much? Didn’t get a chance to grab a cup of everyone’s favorite Violet Lemonade drink? Well, thanks to the recommendations of a wonderful friend, I was able to make my very own version at home! […]

Spring Themed Activities

Garden Sensory Bin Spring is in the air and what better way of welcoming the start of this sunny and bright season than with a few spring themed activities! Let’s start off with this fun (and simple) garden sensory bin: What you need: Bin […]

The Importance Of Sensory Bins

“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein I first started doing sensory bins when my daughter was around two years old. I initially began researching ways to keep her learning and entertained at home but I wasn’t too familiar with sensory […]

Taking A Ride On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Before Rise of the Resistance opened, trackless rides were a bit of a mystery to me. What did it mean for a ride to be trackless, and more importantly would it really matter to the experience if a ride was trackless or not? After riding […]

Little Mermaid Inspired Birthday Party

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE to throw a well themed party, so when my daughter requested a “pink Ariel mermaid” party for her third birthday, I was more than happy to oblige. I had been waiting for the day that she requested a […]

Ocean Life Sensory Bin

Talk about a rainbow of colors! I introduced this sensory bin to my daughter when she was 2.5 years old and she loved it. The colors and texture of the water beads fascinated her. She spend so much time exploring with her hands before she […]

Springtime Collection at Vera Bradley

We were invited by Vera Bradley in Disney Springs to check out their new collections and they did not disappoint! Vera Bradley is famous for their beautiful, vibrant patterns on your favorite household, travel and daily use items. Their high-quality items feature some amazing detail […]

Bailey’s Butterflies For Turner Syndrome 6th Annual Walk

On Saturday, February 29th, 2020, my family & I attended the 6th Annual Walk for Bailey‘s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome (TS) at The Villages Polo Club. What is Bailey’s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome? Bailey’s Butterflies is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness and provides resources […]

Our Morning At The American Girl Store

The kids and I were invited to attend a special American Girl store event, where we’d be able to see new items and upcoming releases. So of course we said, “Yes!” This would be our first trip to an American Girl Doll store, and we […]

A Martial Arts Inspired Birthday Party

My son recently turned 10! It’s still hard for me to believe it’s been a whole decade since our family became complete. For me, my children’s birthdays are very special. Everyone gets to celebrate holidays, but birthdays are their own special day. It’s a day […]