Summer

Watermelon season is in full swing, here in Florida.  Trucks filled to the brim on the side of the road and market displays are stacked high.  How do you pick the right one? Picking perfect sweet and juicy treat can...

Did you know that May is National Hamburger Month, National Barbecue Month and National Beef Month? This trifecta of holidays screams the perfect scenario to fire up the grill for some savory burgers! Burgers are the perfect way to kick...

When the weather starts cooling and the humidity begins to drop, Floridians come out of summer hibernating. It also means the perfect time to go Florida camping. I love being in the great outdoors and one with nature, but...

Now is the time to get your child's back to school sleep schedule ready for the new school year! Summer vacation is full of fun and sun, but it is not always great for sleep. Summer nights often include late...

Eighteen. The number of emails I might receive in an hour. Or the loads of laundry I finish in a week. Or the times I pick up Legos off my floor in a day. Or the sweet kisses I get...

Summertime in Central Florida means soaking in family barbecues and long, leisurely days at the beach. Summer is for simple joys like popsicles and bicycle rides and buckets of ice-cold soda pop. One of my favorite childhood memories was a...

Summer traveling is in full swing, which mean vacations or day trips. While on vacation, we tend to purchase that memorable t-shirts that will be outgrown in a few months or silly souvenirs that will end up being donated...

If I was to tell you that one of the most special girls trips you can ever have is a camping trip, you’d probably shudder at the thought of sleeping under trees, not having your favorite creature comforts like...

Are you ready for Summer Camp? We trust you were able to find the perfect budget-friendly summer camp for your kiddo. So what's next? Preparing for camp is more than just packing a bag. What do parents need to...

With today’s hectic lifestyles, it’s easy to forget to find ways to spend quality time with your family. Generally, people tend to spend more time with their gadgets than with their family members. While it’s simpler for moms to...

The countdown is ON until the last day of school (this is not a drill Moms!), now is the time to make your last day of school checklists because if you're like me, your mom brain is on overdrive...

Do you sometimes wonder if you'll be able to splurge on a vacation or road trip this year. If it seems like you won't have the funds, these tips on how to save money quick for a Summer road trip...

{editors note: Morgan is our advice column guru. She is a stay at home mom AND a marriage and family therapist. In her professional work, she works with moms and the challenges they face. Many of her columns will come from an...

Today I was taunted by a box of tissues. Not even Kleenex, mind you,  but generic Target up & up™ brand tissues. The tissues sit in a bin in our utility room next to a disgustingly dirty backpack and mock me by...

You get a late-night call to the emergency room. A tree blows over in a storm. Your car just won’t start. When sudden problems catch you unprepared, it can spell big financial trouble for you and your family. Luckily,...