Guest Post by Krysti Reif of Orlando Decoded Living in Orlando has its benefits. Not the least of which is easy access to Walt Disney World and it’s four world-class theme parks. Those of us lucky enough to not only live in proximity but have regular entrance (whether through an…
Spring is in the air as the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival returns March 4, 2020 through June 1, 2020. There is nothing quite like seeing the more than 70 Disney characters that come to life in topiary form during this family-friendly event. Our family has been enjoying Epcot's Flower…
Would you like to experience Mardi Gras but in a totally family-friendly environment? Well, then you should head to Universal Studios Orlando for their Mardi Gras Celebration. This year, Universal is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of Mardi Gras with food, parades, and plenty of entertainment that the entire family can…
Have you ever considered participating in a RunDisney event at Disney World? I just completed my first full marathon and my 8th RunDisney event at Disney World. Although I live locally it is still about an hour's drive from our home and requires me leaving at 2:30 in the morning,…
Have you ever had the opportunity to get up close and personal with a manatee? And no, I am not referring to an experience you may have had at Sea World, we have had those as well. Don't get me wrong, we love to visit the Sea World exhibit. That…
One of our favorite annual events is returning to Epcot this month, Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The Festival takes place from January 17th through February 24th, 2020. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts is a blend of culinary, performing, and visual arts from around the world. This…
Do you feel like you buy your child awesome toys and gadgets that they never really play with? Perhaps they open the box and play with the item one time, only for it to never see the light of day again? Sometimes maybe the box gets more love than the…
Don't you just love Facebook Memories? Today on my memories, these cute pictures popped up of Thanksgiving Eve last year when our family participated in a Family Volunteer Night at our local food bank, Second Harvest. This was such a meaningful and fun experience for us we even included it…
Do you have plans for holiday travel this season? Do those plans include a Scout Elf? Holiday travel is stressful enough, but throw in an elf and that can add even more stress to your holiday travel plans. Our scout elves, Jack and Snowflake, come to visit the day after…
Is watching the Macy's Day Thanksgiving Parade part of your holiday tradition? Ever since I was a child I have enjoyed watching the parade on Thanksgiving morning while the delicious aromas of Thanksgiving dinner cooking wafted through the house and I have shared that tradition with my kids. When I…