A girls weekend in New Orleans? Sign me up! Enter the Coca-Cola Essence Festival Sweepstakes This year’s annual Coca-Cola Essence Festival will be held on July 4 – 7 and a HUGE prize pack is...
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HERSHEY’S Family Play Day in Miami – Free Event
We ran a 5K as a family earlier this year. It was a fantastic experience for us. We were a team, promoting our health and supporting our healthier lifestyle. Family Fun in Miami This Saturday,...
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How I Pay It Forward in Disney
To Pay It Forward is to do something unexpectedly nice to another person. This goes beyond holding the door open or picking up a paper that fell. When I Pay It Forward I surprise someone...
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Kia Rio Review for Dads on a Budget
For 7 days I drove around in a 2013 Kia Rio SX (MSRP $21,340) so did Tom. I knew he would like it. I knew it would be a good car for him, as a...
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Florida moms love Disney. I especially do. From start to finish, getting to the entrance at Magic Kingdom is 250 miles – as the car drives. That usually comes out to just an under 4 hour drive. There are no airport security lines, delayed or cancelled flights or limitations on what you can pack. Yes,......
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We headed to Key West for the weekend. It was fantastic. The 160 mile drive from Miami is probably one of the most beautiful drives in the country. It’s filled with scenic views that take your breath away. Thankfully the Gas Buddy App on our Windows8X phone saved us $$$ on this road trip!! A......
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What are you doing this Saturday? Want to go to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Fun & Fit Event for families at Jungle Island? I have 4 tickets ready for your family! Here’s what you’ll get to experience! A fun-filled day of food, fitness and learning at Jungle Island. A family-friendly event, part......
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Family friendly dining is a must, especially on vacation. The Key Largo Conch House is a great spot in the Florida Keys to have an affordable great meal with top-notch attentive service, within an atmosphere that really doesn’t mind if your toddler is crying or your 6 year old knocks over her chocolate milk. I......
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Cruising with Kids Tip: Order room service breakfast to arrive just as the kids are waking up. It’s free & keeps the kids occupied! It might have been the best advice given to me before we set sail aboard the Carnival Breeze last December. Each night I filled out the breakfast room service door hang......
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Headed to The Children’s Place just before the cruise and stocked up on classic, stylish and affordable pieces! Isabella’s Girl Power graphic t-shirt from The Children’s Place just might be her lucky shirt now after being selected to play in the Hasbro Game Show aboard the Carnival Breeze in December! What are your favorite classic items......
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We had a star in our family. During our incredible trip aboard the Carnival Breeze we attended the Hasbro Game Show in the Ovation Theater. Modeled after the TV hit Family Game Night, participants play life sized games such as Simon, Sorry and Connect 4 to win prizes. Butch, our wondeful Cruise Director, began the......
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Last minute gifts often aren’t very personal. The generic doll, blocks or pajamas will be enjoyed by the recipient, but not for long. Below are great last minute gift ideas for kids or families. They make great last minute gifts from Santa, Grandma, Aunt, and even mom & dad! Forget finding a spot in the......
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This weekend, December 21-23, Peacock Park in Coconut Grove will transform into its 1st ever Candy Cane Village! Based on the tremendous success of the Pumpkin Patch in October, families will have a blast making memories! There will be over a dozen rides that are INCLUDED in the entrance fee! Yes, that means no additional ride......
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For 8 glorious nights, we sailed the ocean waters aboard the Carnival Breeze. We returned Sunday and not only do I still have sea legs, I really, truly miss the boat! Over the next few weeks, I will share, in great detail, the tremendous aspects of the Carnival Breeze and how cruising works for families.......
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Ahhh. Traveling is wonderful. We are loving every minute on the Carnival Breeze, and today I was able to sneak away for an entire hour to chill. I’m lounging in the Serenity Deck of the Carnival Breeze. This adults only area provides a break from the common cruise ship buzz. Comfy lounge chairs, hammocks and......
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We boarded the Carnival Breeze at Port Miami yesterday, beginning an 8-night cruise throughout the Eastern Caribbean. We will stop at St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola and Nassau, Bahamas. In these first 24 hours, I have been very impressed, especially with the food, the quality of service and the variety of activities and entertainment. Also, the......
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As South Floridians we’ve been to Walt Disney World about 12 times in the last 5 years. Yes, we go a lot. Nearly every trip includes at least a morning in Downtown Disney. Why? Besides the fact that even my older one still thinks it’s one of the Disney Parks (cheap date!), I have 3......
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The playground at Zoo Miami is ready for families! A visit to the acclaimed Zoo Miami has gotten even more exciting for the kids! This year Zoo Miami opened it’s renovated playground near the Oasis Grill and added a water play area. Now called Playworld Playground, the two areas Jungle Journey and Ocean Voyage give......
[ Click to Continue ]In just a few months the 4 of us will embark on a 7 night/8 day Carribean cruise. One of us will be a toddler, turning 19 months during the trip. I’m sort of freaking out about cruising with a toddler. Calm me down. I know it’s possible. I know many people do it, and......
[ Click to Continue ]South Floridians drive to Orlando regularly, it’s understandable. Our family has done it nearly a dozen times in the last 5 years. Visiting Disney World or other amusement parks, with just a 3-4 hour drive is manageable, especially when traveling with the family. One of our more more memorable drives up was when we took......
[ Click to Continue ]Eyes wide open. See the sites. The weather is gorgeous. There is so much to enjoy in and around Miami. The year at the infamous Great Taste of the Grove, Transition Lenses will help you keep those sightseeing eyes in check with a FREE vision screening and more! The Sights of Miami Miami is filled......
[ Click to Continue ]It’s time for the Biggest Baby Shower for Miami Moms! Yes, the Big City Moms are hitting the Magic City on April 2 with an event all moms – expecting and new – must attend! Held at the Jungle Island Treetop Ballroom, The Biggest Baby Shower is a fantastic celebration! There will be delicious food,......
[ Click to Continue ]Zingers Deli – NY Deli Hits Streets of Boca Living out of the NY tri-state area doesn’t mean depriving oneself from the delicacies we find in a quality NY deli. A Reuben, matzo ball soup, latkes, rugelach, and egg salad are staples in delis in NY but are often hard to come by, in good......
[ Click to Continue ]Miami Resident Turns Tourist! When traveling in and around Miami, no need for planes or trains…just automobiles! Have you ever just looked at the tourist map for your metro area and realized the number of tourist destinations residing within an easy drive-able distance from your home? I recently set out to see the sights of Miami. I......
[ Click to Continue ]This year’s summer family trip was a Marco Island vacation. This island sits less than 2 hours west of Miami, just south of Naples. Traveling to Florida, with the exception of Disney, is slow season during the summer months. Intense heat and possibility of hurricanes makes it not always ideal when traveling. However, slow season......
[ Click to Continue ]Finding great breakfast choices in Miami isn’t too hard, there are some great one’s to pick from! We love Sunday mornings. With a child in our house and one arriving any day now (I’m 37.5 weeks preggo,) waking up early isn’t much of our choice. On Sundays, we get out the door by 8, head......
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Disney World is for Florida Moms