Building a Gardening Potting Bench
Building a potting bench (a hightop table that’s perfect for storing your gardening materials and to use to plant) is a…
Head Lice Prevention and Treatment
Head Lice Prevention and Treatment I vividly remember having head lice as a child. I know how I got it.…
Miami Indoor Birthday Party Space
Happy Birthday to You! We sang the song at the top of our lungs to my daughter and her friend last…
Carnival Vista Dining Options
I’ve always adored the specialty dining options aboard cruise ships, and particularly that of Carnival Sunshine and Breeze. Carnival Vista…
Hosting a Crab Feast Preakness Party
Hosting a Crab Feast Preakness Party It’s great fun hosting a Crab Feast Preakness Party! The Preakness Stakes, held at Pimlico…
Brewery at Sea on the Carnival Vista
A brewery at sea is sailing on Carnival Cruise Line’s latest ship! Filling up on a pint of beer has…
Guy Fieri New Restaurant on Carnival Magic
You know how much we LOVE dining on cruise ships, so no matter the line (usually the sign of something…
Making PB & J Oat Bites
Mixing ingredients that you love often leads to a delicious result. This is certainly true with our PB& J Oat…
A Typical Cuban Breakfast
“When in Rome” is a saying I try to adhere to in our travels. If you are traveling to South…
Ranch Chicken Sliders Recipe
Delicious Ranch Chicken Sliders are a perfect item to serve to guests watching the big game or anytime you have…
Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers Recipe
This Sausage, Potatoes and Peppers recipe must be added to your last minute meals list. It is delicious and incredibly…
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista a Disney Springs Resort for Famillies
We were invited to spend two nights at the recently renovated Wyndham Lake Buena Vista in the Disney Springs area of…
Top Posts in 2015
You arrived on SmartyPantsMama and what did you read? According to Google Analytics, the following 10 pages were my most…
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas
ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Visiting Orlando around the holidays? Be sure…
What to Buy Cruise Travelers
Based on my experience cruising with our family, I want to share with you what to buy cruise travelers. Will…
Setting Goals with Kids
I sat in the Herbert Wertheim Performing Arts Center to watch this year’s TEDxFIU. The theme was Always Forward. Eight…
Hot Gifts for Kids that Hold Educational Value
STEM gifts are trending under the tree once again! On your mark, get set, go! It’s time to hit the…
Norwegian Escape for Family Cruising
There are several things to consider when selecting a cruise for the family vacation. Itinerary is understandably important, as is…
How I Spruce Up My Home For Thanksgiving
Autumn is filled with family time and festivities. Not only do we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, but our family celebrates 3…
3 Considerations for Creating a Thanksgiving Menu
Planning a Thanksgiving Menu doesn’t have to be too difficult. There are LOADS of recipes in your own kitchen, in…
Travel Guide: Key West with Kids
Is Key West with kids a good idea? YES! Key West with kids can be fun, educational and enjoyable for…
Watermelon Salad Recipe with Mint & Feta
A watermelon salad is a perfect side to your barbecue! Throw in some mint and feta and your watermelon &…
A Phone for International Calling Moms
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and Cricket Wireless blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here…
Pasta-ful Fun
Those days creep up on us. A day when the kids are home from school. It might be a holiday,…
What Smart Mamas are Reading & Buying
Since its launch in 2008, Smarty Pants Mama readers have relied upon my candid advice on products, vacation destinations, recipes,…
How to Polish Penny Loafers
Problem: How do I polish penny loafers? Smart Mama Solution: Read my experience and follow the steps I’ve shared. We…