There is a corner of our yard, at the base of our largest palm tree, that sparkles with magic. Yard debris collects there all winter, lizards dart to and fro--earthworms writhe in the loam, and I can almost see the fairies darting past. Of course--they are Florida fairies, tropical and just west of exotic. We spent a few days this past week clearing out the winter … [Read more...]
A Pop of Spring on Family Fun Friday
Don't you love the show nature puts on this time of year? The colors are breathtaking after the dreary winter. This week I picked some beautiful Easter eggs, Easter home decor crafts, and some Spring sweets! For those of you who are new to Family Fun Friday, let me explain. Each week my friends, Monica, Rachel and I throw this link party. What that means is that we invite … [Read more...]
Fun and Frugal Ways to Enjoy North and Central Florida’s Natural Beauty with Kids
Kids and Florida normally bring to mind theme parks and over the top tourist attractions. Don’t get me wrong--when it comes to family entertainment, it pays to be a Florida resident for sure! But even with a discount, living the theme park life is expensive. We gave up the Disney annual passes a couple of years ago. Strangely enough, it was one of the best … [Read more...]
How to Throw Your Parents an Anniversary Party
Your parents have done so much for you, and their love has been a shining example for you all your life. If they have an anniversary coming up and you’re looking for ways to celebrate the happy couple, consider throwing an anniversary party that will commemorate the wonderful lifetime milestone and let them know how much they’re loved. How to throw your parents an awesome … [Read more...]
Talking about green on Family Fun Friday
For those of you who are new to Family Fun Friday, let me explain! Each week my friends, Monica, Rachel and I throw this link party. What that means is that we invite other bloggers to our blogs to share their best family friendly posts of the week. These are recipes, crafts, homeschooling resources, and parenting articles from around the web. We then pick our … [Read more...]