Holidays

Labor Day weekend is like a siren in my head proclaiming that the holidays are on the way. Don't kid yourself people - it may still be 90 degrees - but Halloween is around the corner.  Then Thanksgiving.  Then Christmas.  My...

I have been aware that there is a little known secret ceramics studio in the basement of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando’s Allen Hall (downtown Orlando) for about eight months now, but I had not visited it myself...

Going on vacation soon? Or maybe spending a day at the beach? I know that on our 5 hour car ride, someone will be asking me for a snack EVERY. FIVE. MINUTES! So, I decided to make a treat box...

It's summer and that means it's hot here in Florida. We spend a lot of time at the beach, lakes, and pools to stay cool. Below are 5 important water safety tips. Supervision is key: Whether your child can swim...

Seminole Co. Red Hot & Boom July 3, 2014 Beginning 4 PM at Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte for more information, visit www.altamonte.org Star Spangled Sanford July 4, 2014 Beginning 5 PM on the Riverwalk for more information, visit www.sanfordfl.gov Independence Day Celebration July 4, 2014 Beginning 5 PM...

  Lately, our lives have centered around FASHION. We have had to consider 5th grade graduation party dresses and shoes for the theme of “Hollywood Glam;” 5th grade graduation ceremony dresses and shoes; 8th grade social dresses and shoes; National...

So we had what one might describe as our most interesting spring break this year. My thirteen-year-old EIGHTH GRADER went on a week-long trip to New York City with only her schoolmates and some teacher and administrator chaperones. No...

Easter egg hunts are always a fun way to get out with your family and enjoy the great spring weather here in Florida. We've done some research and found a good number of the best-recommended Easter egg hunts around. Browse through each one below, or click on a city link to jump to the events closest to your home.

Many of us dream of visiting Europe and immersing ourselves into the culture. Starting this week (March 28 - April 6), that dream can be realized right here in Central Florida with CIRQUE ITALIA -- a traditional European event enjoyed in every village, town and city across the “old world.”

In my opinion, there’s no better place to spend spring break with friends and family than on the beach! In fact, I’ll be dipping my babe's tiny toes in our favorite slice of the Atlantic on New Smyrna Beach...

The Spring Break season is upon us! For Seminole County, it begins today, and for the rest of Central Florida it begins next week. If you're anything like me, you are wondering, "What the heck do I do to...

It’s getting to be that time -- spring break has the the kids out of school for a solid week! What to do? New Smyrna Beach (NSB) is just a short, one-hour drive east and can provide endless experiences...

Since assuming the role of “mom,” I’ve discovered that parenthood is really just a series of life lessons delivered via a tiny vessel known as “child.” And this week, I learned a few more of those lessons: Kid–friendly craft projects...

Well, Valentine’s Day is around the corner. I’ve tried hard to be all “This holiday is sooooo commercialized.” about the whole thing, but I just can’t. I love Valentine’s Day. Mainly because I love love. And yeah, we should...

When it seems like EVERYONE else you know is enjoying romantic getaways, chocolate-filled hearts, delivered long-stemmed roses, and sentimental cards—what is Valentine’s Day to a single mom who doesn’t have a partner and who does have two little girls...