zipper bagBeach activities are the perfect way to embrace the summer! Now that summer is less than a week away, summer vacations and activities to do when at the beach are on everyone’s minds. Every time my family goes to the beach, it seems like we spend more time trying to think up activities than…
Summer vacations are cheerfully welcomed by kids. And why not? The heat is on and a due break is what they deserve. On the flip side, summer vacations pose some challenges too, especially for the parents. Parents constantly wonder that with kids being at home all the time, how are they going to get time…
Planning for a summer vacation? I bet you will get tons of advices on what to pack for the vacation and a great possibility is there of you being ended up with packing many useless things that you will actually never bring out of your suitcase during the vacation. Summer Vacation: Checklist of What Not…
Entry #2483, June 1, 2013 Summertime is often not thought of for soup recipes, but there are a few that make us reminisce about sea side living and coastal vacations! Try this Shrimp and Crab Bisque recipe. Perfect for anytime of day and great for entertaining friends and family or just grabbing a bowl to…
Guest Blog #71, Entry #514, May 4, 2011 Every year, I think that I am ready for summer…. but then June comes and I think “How did it sneak up on me!?” Especially with kids, preparing for summer should probably start in the winter, ha! Seriously, from the kids being out of school, vacation planning,…
Entry #231, August 1, 2010 Last weekend, my husband and I decided to take a 1 day, 2 night trip down to Disney World. Living in Jacksonville, Florida you would think we would visit Orlando more often – but to be honest we only go once a year, if we are lucky… or unlucky depending…
Entry #86, May 11th, 2010 Here in Florida, the kids and parents are counting the weeks until Summer vacation. To some, summer is a great time to have family vacations, take in local activities, and enjoy the warm weather and all that it brings. For others, the summer time means lots of PLANNING!! What will…
With the summer vacations wrapping up it’s time to get your kids ready for the back to school routine. Children being children, fall into the habits of sleeping till late in the morning and relaxing through the day. Some kids might not like the idea of getting back to school for a simple reason that…
Sundays are holidays for everyone, be it grown ups or kids. And if these Sundays happen to fall in the summer vacations, it is just double laze! Grown ups like kids need such Sundays to relax and revitalize and duly so! But Sundays also come with an overall increased appetite and constant need to eat…
Entry #3378, March 31, 2014 Spring is that refreshing season we look forward to after a rough winter, and a margarita recipe can do just the trick! It is undoubtedly one of the loveliest times of the year. The snow is gone, the sun shines brightly, and the ground comes to life. As you start…
It’s time for beach time fun and keeping the kids entertained at the beach can often be short lived. If you are looking for ways to keep the kids occupied, take a look at these 30 ideas that are sure to be a hit. One from the archives! [ad#co-4] Now that summer is less…
Entry #540, May 31, 2011 Welcome to the last day of May, and the ‘unofficial kickoff to summer”. For those of you who are getting back from vacation from the long Memorial Day weekend, or for those of you making plans for soon-to-come summer vacations, here are tips to get yourself back on track or…