Living in Florida has some major perks when it comes to things to do with kids, but with the heat index this summer we have had days when it truly wasn't safe to play outside. So what do you do all summer with two kids without breaking your piggie bank?…
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6 Reasons to Consider VRBO when Embarking on Your Family Vacation
Your family is about to embark on a vacation, and you're considering booking a hotel. Before you do, consider the pros and cons of renting a VRBO instead. I have always found VRBO, or Vacation Rentals by Owner, a great alternative to hotels. We have been a fan of VRBO's…
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Fun for the Entire Family
We recently planned a Universal getaway for Eden and Xen's 11th birthday. We considered staying at the high-end resorts at Universal, including Lowe's Portofino Bay Hotel, Royal Pacific Resort, and Hard Rock Hotel. In the end, we decided that not only was Cabana Bay Resort far less expensive but the…
Your 2021 Guide to Universal Studios Orlando Mardi Gras
It is hard to believe that it was just a year ago when our friend took this picture of me and the kids participating in the Mardi Gras parade at Universal Studios in Orlando. We had such a great experience throwing beads into the crowd. It is a memory that…
Planning the Perfect Family Getaway to Holiday Inn Clearwater Beach S-Harborside
It has been almost a year now since the start of a global pandemic that changed everything! Being a family that loves to travel, we have missed our weekend getaways. When my brother, sister, and family informed me of their planned vacation to Indian Rocks Beach, we decided this was…
Mark’s 50th Birthday Hot Sauce Challenge
What do you do to celebrate your husband's 50th birthday during a pandemic? You get creative!!! We have celebrated two BIG milestone birthdays in our family this year. Eden and Xen turned 10 during the stay at home orders and now Mark turned 50 at a time when no large…
Travel the World Virtually with Your Kids
Recently, our family adventures have been confined to walks around our neighborhood or car rides with no destination. To say we have a bit of cabin fever would be an understatement. Do you find yourself feeling the same? It seems it's going to be awhile still before we have the…
Eden and Xen’s Quarantine Birthday Celebration
Yesterday, Eden and Xen turned double digits, the big 1-0! We had been working on party plans for months prior to being given the stay-at-home order in our state of Florida. When Eden realized she was not going to be able to have her spa birthday sleepover, there were some…
Universal’s Endless Summer Resort Surfside Inn and Suites
When you vacation do you try to find the cheapest, okay, perhaps I should say least expensive hotel room so you can spend the bulk of your vacation budget on fun and adventure? I know I do. Of course, location, comfort, cleanliness, and size are also factors for me when…
Indoor Activities to do with Kids at Home
It's Spring Break and like many others around the world, we canceled our travel plans and opted to stay home and practice social distancing. I also broke my driving foot right before the break so now I am limited on collecting supplies for any activities. We are relying on things…