Summer

There are SO many fireworks celebrations happening in and around Central Florida. We’ve got you covered with a rundown of what’s happening in our 4th of July Guide! Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom Park Returning July 1 Magic Kingdom...

    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...

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...

If you haven't decided yet what you'll be making for dessert on 4th of July, whatever you make....make it simple. If you're like most of us, you'll have a house full of friends & family, the grill going, kids...

When I think of the fourth of July, I think of fireworks. Yes, I realize that we are celebrating the birth of American independence, but ever since I was a child, I have always associated this holiday with those...

Summer 2016 is quickly winding to a close. At the end of July, we picked up our twelve year old twin daughters at sleep away camp. They spent four weeks in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina having the time...

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,...

My son almost drowned in a pool. That’s why I’ve become an advocate for pool safety, especially for toddlers. A few years ago, I had a day off during the summer, so I went to the pool with my wife...

  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...

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...

5 Summer Essentials Every Mom Needs Summer is in full swing and it is inevitable that we pack the "essentials" when heading out for a day of fun. With four kids, I've gathered plenty of experience over the years, so...

Being a mom is a full-time gig, and it can be so easy to neglect caring for ourselves. But, don’t you worry, mama! If you’re looking for some quick and easy tips to care for your skin this summer...

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...

COVID-19 was the ultimate disappointment for summer plans. Cruises canceled, theme parks closed half of the summer, ball parks closed. 2020 was the vacation let down of the century. While the majority of Central Florida families skipped their vacation for...

May is - BY FAR -  one of the busiest months for parties, lunches, brunches ceremonies and celebrations. It's also the month when we realize our closets are in serious need of updating with current summer styles and dresses. We...