Christina Carlisi
Motherhood and Social Media Pressure
How does it always go back to the age-old saying, "Hindsight is always 20/20?" As I continue to navigate motherhood with a teenage daughter, I reflect on what my parenting looked like in her...
Eat to the Beat Concerts and Exploring Nostalgia
Nostalgia is a powerful emotion described as a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for a return to a past period or irrecoverable condition. A familiar smell, your favorite song from your teenage years, or...
The Lifelong Benefits of Dance Class for Your Child
As a dance educator for 25 years and a dancer for more than 35, I am passionate about sharing the benefits of taking dance classes as a child. I’ve seen firsthand the positive effects...
Summer Party Ideas to Finish the Summer Strong
Have we reached the midway of summer already? The kids have been out of school for over a month, and we still have weeks until the next school year begins. There have been vacations,...
Attention Moms, Book the Girls’ Trip
Summer is here. The kids are out of school. Vacations are booked. Camps are planned. The monotonous school year routine is over, but somehow, life is still crazy. How do we combat that? Book...
Reflecting on the Middle School Graduation
My daughter is about to graduate from middle school. I'm feeling nostalgic and somewhat sad about all the milestones we’ve shared over the years. Even though I have 4 more years left — and...
Alternatives To a Traditional Birthday Party For Your Children
You often hear it repeated: we only get 18 years of milestones, events, and experiences with our children. That’s 18 summers, Christmases, Back-to-School seasons, and birthday parties. However, sometimes these experiences tend to feel...
Smooth Sailing: Why a Disney Cruise is the EASIEST Vacation for Families
As Central Florida moms, we have a little thing in our backyard called the Walt Disney World Resort. I mean, how lucky are we that we’re all neighbors to the most magical place on...
9 Random Things to Pack to Make Your Disney Cruise Experience Easier
For Central Floridians, one of the easiest vacations to take with small children is a Disney Cruise! No airplanes to board, no luggage restrictions (we had seven checked bags on our recent cruise!) --...
6 Perks of Staying At A Disney Resort
There are so many decisions to make when planning a Disney World trip—where to eat, which activities to take part in (some are even free!), how to build a schedule that works for everyone...
A Mom’s Guide to EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts
Pairing unique and amazing cuisine with the beautiful works of talented artists, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts has something for everyone and is running now through February 19th. Whether you're visiting Orlando...
Repurpose your Holiday Leftovers into a Meal Everyone will Love
The busiest time of the year is upon us and the last thing we have time for is planning and making meals every night. If you’re like me, I put so much energy into...
Thanksgiving Takeout in Central Florida
The holidays are meant to be shared by family and friends; don’t get stuck in the kitchen! Busy moms deserve to enjoy the day too with the least amount of work. Here are some...