Local Businesses

New Smyrna Beach gets a bad rap as the "shark capital" of the world, BUT we love it because the beach is gorgeous, and they have such good food!! We compiled a list of what we think are the...

Do you ever wonder if blogs and social platforms are only promoting things because they're being paid to say so? We've taken on the challenge to bring you our genuine favorites within The City Beautiful! Our team is sharing big...

Berry picking is a family favorite around here, and for good reason! We get to spend time outside in the beautiful Orlando weather and see where some of our favorite berries come from! If you want to let your kids...

We LOVE local businesses! They are the heart and soul of our communities! We’ve put together a Guide to Shop Local Businesses in the Central Florida area. From malls to mom & pop shops, we hope this becomes your go-to list when looking for local businesses!Candles...

Unwrap the memories with these local gift ideas that’ll last a lifetime If you’re like me, you’re the type of mom who asks for experience gifts instead of toys or items that will end up as clutter around the house....

A day you should know about is Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday is celebrated the Tuesday after Thanksgiving...but I can see how it can get lost in the Black Friday, Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday shuffle! The social enterprise world...

Ahhhhh... Thanksgiving is finally among us! A day filled with family, food, laughter, the Macy's Parade and of course, football. Quickly followed by Black Friday SHOPPING!!!! {I am totally against shopping on Thanksgiving Day, but hey, that's just me.}...

I love Christmas! In years past, as soon as the Thanksgiving dinner plates have been cleared from the table, I could be found rummaging through the Christmas bins and getting right to decorating! This year, I decided that I...

The Holiday Season is here, and Cocoa Bombs are still having a moment! Beautifully designed and decadent, these are sure to please anyone! We are back with an updated list of the BEST cocoa bombs in Central Florida! Last year...

I love where I live! My little corner of Orlando (East Orlando) is "Avalon Park". A quaint, neighborhood bustling with restaurants, shops and tons of small businesses. As a 15+ year resident of Orlando, I was shocked to learn...

What is a food hall? It seems like they are the next big thing in the foodie world and Avalon Park has the best, and only one, in east Orlando.  Food halls have taken the general concept of a food...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we decided to put together a list of Latinx owned local businesses around Central Florida. And this is only the beginning!  With over 30% of Orlando’s population made up of Latinx and Hispanics, Orlando...

If you haven't tried a SHINE Dance Fitness class yet, it's ok. I hadn't either until now. And now I'm hooked! It was SO MUCH FUN! And I honestly had no idea what to expect when I accepted the...

As Central Florida residents, we know that Orlando is one of the most sought-after destinations in the U.S.. Our City Beautiful maintains its popularity as one of the top places for summer vacationers and promises an array of new...

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...