Summer

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...

At Florida Autism Center (aka BlueSprig Pediatrics), we want to ensure all families have access to the proper resources needed to ensure their loved ones live a happy and fulfilling life. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause...

As a stay at home mom, I love to have my days planned out especially during the summer. My mom once told me she planned something everyday that would get my siblings and I out of the house even...

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...

I'm one of those people. One of the ones who loves Shark Week. It's a fantastic week when I can tune the television to one single channel and just leave it there. All. Week. Long. Shark Week can be a...

As summer beckons, expect children to participate in outdoor activities and out-of-town trips. In most tropical countries, prolonged sun exposure isn't the only thing parents worry about.  Equally concerning are mosquitoes that leave children uncomfortable bites and may carry mosquito-borne...

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...

How many of you grew up watching Mister Rodgers? He truly was a brilliant man who had so many great words of wisdom, one in particular was about the magic of "PLAY".  "Play gives children a chance to practice what they...

Central Florida Summer Camp Guide Who’s ready for summer?! All we are dreaming about is being outside in the sun, and kids having the best time this summer! Even if you have an awesome Summer Bucket List, Central Florida Summer Camps...

Summer is here! Your little darlings will be in your charge while school’s out and if there’s one thing kids love during summer, it’s snacks.  Here are 10 easy and healthy summer-y snacks for kids that’ll keep them happy and...

We are so lucky to live in a place where so many people want to vacation!! Orlando is the only place where we can have breakfast with Mickey, pet a penguin, cast a spell in Diagon Alley, zoom across...

    New Smyrna Beach is a classic beach town, with narrow streets, wide beaches, great food and a laid-back attitude. National Geographic Magazine recognized New Smyrna Beach as “one of the world’s top 20 surf towns.”  Its residents and visitors...

Summer fun calls for a few Summer Must Haves, sure to make life easier! The sun is out and the water is calling! Seasoned moms know that keeping cool and feeling fresh are the best ways to enjoy summer! There a...

A children’s medical emergency can strike at any time. That's why it's important to be prepared to head to the emergency room at a moment's notice. PLAN by building a preparedness bag (or "go bag"), KNOW where your closest...

  I love planning trips, it's one of my favorite things to do ever since my husband and I, along with 3 other couples planned a trip to Europe in 2011.  Our goal was to research all that each city...