We all have that one friend who is a die-hard adrenaline junkie who loves to discover their next greatest adventure. That friend is me… This feature is all about uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s greatest activities, especially if you enjoy living life on the edge! This month, I found myself rushing through massive crowds with Andrew in Universal’s CityWalk to get to the … [Read more...]
Munich and Selva Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italian Alps
Do you remember a blip on the news about the blackout in Atlanta, where all air traffic was halted for a day? The day was Dec. 17, and we were scheduled to fly from Orlando to Atlanta to Munich. But instead of flying to Atlanta, we sat around the Delta Sky Club all day trying to find the best alternate route. I know the Sky Club is a much better place to be stuck, but … [Read more...]
Mama’s Turn: Learning to Step Back
While making dinner one night, my then-12-year-old daughter came into the kitchen and informed me she had the sniffles and was sneezing. I did a quick inventory to make sure it was nothing serious. Cheeks a nice shade of rosy red, not flushed or pale; hand to forehead – no fever. “Say Ahh” – tonsils looked normal. By my unscientific mom standards, she seemed fine, so I told her … [Read more...]
Who’s ready for a Spring Garden?
Spring is right around the corner: Who’s ready to plant a vegetable garden and take full advantage of the spring season? First, decide what to plan. The success of a garden will be largely dependent on selecting seasonal varieties of plants that are meant to be grown in the spring in our Central Florida planting zone, 9b. It is important to select seeds that are heat tolerant … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Season’s Greetings From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
In this special edition of Family Fridays, we set off for Disney’s Magic Kingdom to celebrate the holidays at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This event offers plenty to do for young and old, from parades and fireworks to a huge variety of holiday treats and drinks. There is no denying that no one does the holiday season like Walt Disney World. Disney has always provided … [Read more...]