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Author: Caroline Murphy

Passionate over family travel, delicious cuisine, strategic parenting and a happy home. Caroline answers the many questions her peers are faced with in these arenas. Happily married, mother of 2 girls.
Shooting for the Stars, Reaching for the Dream
Living

Shooting for the Stars, Reaching for the Dream

Caroline MurphyJuly 27, 2015August 5, 2015

This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. Her Dream…

Flash Sale for Waldorf Orlando & Hilton Bonnet Creek
Traveling

Flash Sale for Waldorf Orlando & Hilton Bonnet Creek

Caroline MurphyJuly 21, 2015November 17, 2016

Rates drop to as low as $99 for the Hilton Bonnet Creek and $159 for the Waldorf Orlando! Huge savings!  For…

Living

More Dental Tips for Kids

Caroline MurphyJuly 17, 2015

Did you know that as soon as your little one has two teeth that touch, that they need to be…

Make a Backyard Scavenger Hunt
Living

Make a Backyard Scavenger Hunt

Caroline MurphyJuly 15, 2015

We have been playing scavenger hunts since our preschool days. We are given a list of objects to find and…

Dental Tips for Summer Sports Injuries
Living

Dental Tips for Summer Sports Injuries

Caroline MurphyJuly 8, 2015

Ouchie! It’s going to happen! Someone on the summer baseball team or sports camp is going to get knocked by…

Traveling

Ready, Set, Go! Road Trip Games for Fun

Caroline MurphyJune 28, 2015January 5, 2019

Who is heading on a road trip this summer? I get exhausted with the “Are We There Yet?” pleas/whines. With…

Carnival Vista, The Latest Milestone
Traveling

Carnival Vista, The Latest Milestone

Caroline MurphyJune 25, 2015November 17, 2016

I won’t forget the excitement and awe that I felt earlier this year when I attended the unveiling of the…

Cruising the Carnival Breeze
Traveling

Cruising the Carnival Breeze

Caroline MurphyJune 6, 2015June 6, 2015

We’ve done it twice. We have cruised with the kids on the Carnival Breeze in 2012 and again in 2015.…

Avocado Watermelon Salad Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Avocado Watermelon Salad Recipe

Caroline MurphyJune 4, 2015July 8, 2018

Avocado is something that is not only delicious, but is an incredibly healthy food to incorporate into your diet. It…

Living

What’s In Your Bag?

Caroline MurphyJune 2, 2015

Remember that game show where you could win 100s of dollars if you happened to have some random object in…

Breakfast in the Keys, Key Largo Conch House Does It Right
Traveling

Breakfast in the Keys, Key Largo Conch House Does It Right

Caroline MurphyMay 21, 2015May 21, 2015

Family friendly dining is a must, especially on vacation. The Key Largo Conch House is a great spot in the…

Traveling

Traveling with the Family

Caroline MurphyApril 22, 2015April 22, 2015

We travel with the kids, often. In our many travels I’ve gained quite of bit of tricks to make our travels…

Ordering First Communion Invitations
Living

Ordering First Communion Invitations

Caroline MurphyMarch 25, 2015

Planning a First Holy Communion can be a daunting task. This very special occasion deserves all the special trimmings. From…

Living

Make a Local Spring Break

Caroline MurphyMarch 23, 2015

No need to get plane or train tickets! Just gas up the car or even get aboard your local public…

Make Shopping an Education Activity
Living

Make Shopping an Education Activity

Caroline MurphyMarch 16, 2015March 16, 2015

Yes, we often need to bring the kids with us to the stores. We dread it and they like it…

How I Support Champions for Kids
Living

How I Support Champions for Kids

Caroline MurphyMarch 9, 2015

I was recently invited to support a new campaign that was being brought to our local Walmart, Champions for Kids.…

Valentines Day in Miami, Ideas for Couples
Traveling

Valentines Day in Miami, Ideas for Couples

Caroline MurphyFebruary 3, 2015

The most romantic night of the year is upon us. Valentine’s Day in Miami has the potential to be incredibly…

The Act of Gratitude, It’s Our’s to Teach
Living

The Act of Gratitude, It’s Our’s to Teach

Caroline MurphyJanuary 26, 2015January 26, 2015

You know the moment I’m thinking of – the moment when your son/daughter are handed a gift from a friend…

Skewered Buffalo Chicken Bites
Cooking

Skewered Buffalo Chicken Bites

Caroline MurphyJanuary 25, 2015January 25, 2015

Wether you are searching for a recipe for the Big Game celebrations, a birthday party or dinner for you and…

Carnival Vista Sailing European and NY Waters in 2016
Traveling

Carnival Vista Sailing European and NY Waters in 2016

Caroline MurphyJanuary 25, 2015January 26, 2015

You’ve read my experiences with Carnival. You’ve seen the fun we’ve had aboard the Breeze, Sunshine and Freedom. You know…

How to Plan a Family Cruise
Traveling

How to Plan a Family Cruise

Caroline MurphyJanuary 14, 2015April 19, 2017

I’ll never forget the first time I set out to plan a family cruise. We were invited by Carnival to…

Living Traveling

Polaroid Cube Review for Family Travel

Caroline MurphyDecember 19, 2014August 1, 2015

The Polaroid Cube arrived in the mail. Sitting in a box, the girls and I tore into it, anxious to…

Win a Polaroid Cube
Living

Win a Polaroid Cube

Caroline MurphyDecember 17, 2014

The holidays are upon us and all we want is to provide a wonderful time for our friends and family.…

My Daughter Screams When I Brush Her Hair
Living

My Daughter Screams When I Brush Her Hair

Caroline MurphyDecember 12, 2014April 21, 2022

This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood,…

Unstoppable Moms Have No Sick Days
Living

Unstoppable Moms Have No Sick Days

Caroline MurphyDecember 4, 2014

I wrote this post as part of my participation in a blog tour for The Motherhood on behalf of the…

Macys Culinary Council with Chef Ming Tsai
Cooking

Macys Culinary Council with Chef Ming Tsai

Caroline MurphyDecember 4, 2014December 3, 2014

Miami friends, mark your calendar and head to http://bit.ly/Ming14 to reserve your spot at Chef Ming Tsai’s Macy’s Culinary Council…

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