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Family Fun at SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular

One of my favorite times of the year is here and there are so many fall festivities happening throughout Orlando, including SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular. We had the opportunity to attend this amazing celebration this past weekend and loved it! Best part of all, it’s definitely […]

October 3, 2019

Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings

Travel Back In Time at Medieval Times

Have you ever wanted to have dinner in an 11th century castle while cheering on knights during battle? At Medieval Times Orlando you can travel back in time for the night with a dinner and a show fit for royalty! What is Medieval Times? Medieval […]

August 13, 2019

Dining ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings

West Orange Creamery

In a small, unassuming building located off Maguire road, you’ll find one of the best ice cream shops in our area! West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain is a throwback to classic ice cream shops but their unique menu keeps up with trendy new flavors […]

August 2, 2019

Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings

Island H2O Live! Preview Event

I recently had the opportunity to attend a preview day for a new waterpark opening in the area called Island H2O Live! The park is located in the Margaritaville Resort area at 3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747 and features a great new concept that […]

June 19, 2019

Family Fun ~ Local Happenings ~ Shopping

Tildenville Marketplace

I recently had the pleasure of attending a Meetup with my kids and mom at the Tildenville Marketplace. And I have to say, this place is the coolest. The Marketplace opened in October 2018. It sells antiques, refurbished and in their original state and unique, […]

April 25, 2019

Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings

Flying High at DEFY

Winter Garden is jumping for joy, literally! DEFY, the ultimate extreme air experience is making waves and easily becoming the MUST go to for fun- for EVERYONE! This indoor facility has something to offer every member of the family making it the ultimate family day. […]

February 15, 2019

Family Fun ~ Local Happenings ~ Mommy Time ~ Shopping

Girl Power!

There are two small town heroes that are making a difference in the world of small business ownership in the Winter Garden community. Our heroes are Kathy Ogg and Shanny Rios. They are the creators of The Winter Garden Collective. “Our shop features 20-30 local […]

February 13, 2019

Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings

Camping At Westgate River Ranch With A Toddler

Saddle up your horses because you are going to want to visit the Westgate River Ranch after hearing about our Christmas camping trip! The ranch has tons of lodging options to suit your fancy and a wide variety of activities. This wasn’t our average camping trip- […]

January 19, 2019

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 […]

Category: Local Happenings

Family Fun at SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween Spooktacular

Travel Back In Time at Medieval Times

West Orange Creamery

Island H2O Live! Preview Event

Tildenville Marketplace

Flying High at DEFY

Girl Power!

Camping At Westgate River Ranch With A Toddler

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