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Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan
Living

Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan

Caroline MurphyJune 14, 2018June 26, 2018

They say that the days are long and the years are fast. I couldn’t agree more. We just wrapped up…

Waldorf Astoria Orlando for Family Travel
Traveling

Waldorf Astoria Orlando for Family Travel

Caroline MurphyNovember 3, 2016January 5, 2017

Heading to Disney and want to stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando? Check latest hotel prices & reviews for the Waldorf…

A VRBO Home in Ponte Vedra Beach FL
Traveling

A VRBO Home in Ponte Vedra Beach FL

Caroline MurphyJuly 17, 2016

I truly knew nothing about Ponte Vedra Beach. I took out a map, then followed I95 South from Savannah, Georgia to…

A Typical Cuban Breakfast
Cooking Traveling

A Typical Cuban Breakfast

Caroline MurphyMarch 11, 2016April 21, 2022

“When in Rome” is a saying I try to adhere to in our travels. If you are traveling to South…

Traveling

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista a Disney Springs Resort for Famillies

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2016November 17, 2016

We were invited to spend two nights at the recently renovated Wyndham Lake Buena Vista in the Disney Springs area of…

ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas
Traveling

ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas

Caroline MurphyDecember 29, 2015

ICE at Gaylord Palms Twas the Night Before Christmas Now through January 3, 2016 Visiting Orlando around the holidays? Be sure…

Travel Guide: Key West with Kids
Traveling

Travel Guide: Key West with Kids

Caroline MurphyOctober 26, 2015June 1, 2016

Is Key West with kids a good idea? YES! Key West with kids can be  fun, educational and enjoyable for…

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…

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…

Book the Concierge Upgrade at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando
Traveling

Book the Concierge Upgrade at Rosen Shingle Creek Orlando

Caroline MurphyDecember 2, 2014November 17, 2016

We wanted to weekend getaway. We wanted to have fun and enjoy time together as a family.  An opportunity became…

Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom
Traveling

Disney Getaway to Blizzard Beach with Kids & a Scared Mom

Caroline MurphySeptember 6, 2014November 17, 2016

A quick Disney getaway included visiting Blizzard Beach with kids. We had never visited a Disney Water Park as a…

Hilton Bonnet Creek Video Review
Traveling

Hilton Bonnet Creek Video Review

Caroline MurphyJune 19, 2014November 17, 2016

Throughout our 2-night weekend at the Hilton Bonnet Creek I snapped loads of photos and video. It was a trip…

Summer Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek
Traveling

Summer Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Bonnet Creek

Caroline MurphyJune 9, 2014November 17, 2016

UPDATE: Check out our video montage of our very favorite aspects of the Hilton Bonnet Creek! A summer weekend getaway at…

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 4
Traveling

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 4

Caroline MurphyAugust 4, 2013November 17, 2016

Day 4 of our Key West with kids trip was filled with pool time, delicious food and great entertainment. After…

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 3
Traveling

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 3

Caroline MurphyJuly 7, 2013November 17, 2016

Our 3rd day on our Key West family vacation brought us out to the water. The Florida Keys is home…

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 2
Traveling

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 2

Caroline MurphyJune 22, 2013October 8, 2014

Key West vacation itinerary continues! Day 1 of our vacation itinerary included a gorgeous drive down Overseas Highway and a…

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 1
Traveling

Key West Family Vacation Itinerary, Day 1

Caroline MurphyJune 21, 2013October 8, 2014

Our vacation itinerary in Key West proved to be fun, educational and enjoyable for our entire family. We spent 7…

Feeding Stingrays at Key West Aquarium
Traveling

Feeding Stingrays at Key West Aquarium

Caroline MurphyMay 22, 2013November 17, 2016

The Key West Aquarium is a great shore excursion in Key West. It’s family fun filled with laid back entertainment!…

How I Pay It Forward in Disney
Traveling

How I Pay It Forward in Disney

Caroline MurphyApril 9, 2013November 17, 2016

To Pay It Forward is to do something unexpectedly nice to another person. This goes beyond holding the door open…

Disney World is for Florida Moms
Traveling

Disney World is for Florida Moms

Caroline MurphyFebruary 28, 2013November 17, 2016

Florida moms love Disney. I especially do. From start to finish, getting to the entrance at Magic Kingdom is 250…

3 Reasons to Hit Up Downtown Disney
Traveling

3 Reasons to Hit Up Downtown Disney

Caroline MurphyNovember 28, 2012October 8, 2014

As South Floridians we’ve been to Walt Disney World about 12 times in the last 5 years. Yes, we go…

Living

Capitol Lighting Lights Up a Room Remodel Bright and Affordable

Caroline MurphyFebruary 14, 2012August 15, 2012

With the economic strains we’ve all endured these last few years, total home remodels aren’t typically within our plans. Smaller home improvements…

Traveling

Traveling in Miami – 4 Great Spots to Take the Family

Caroline MurphySeptember 28, 2011March 16, 2012

Miami Resident Turns Tourist! When traveling in and around Miami, no need for planes or trains…just automobiles!  Have you ever…

Traveling

A Marco Island Vacation is an Ideal Family Travel Destination

Caroline MurphyAugust 30, 2011March 16, 2012

This year’s summer family trip was a Marco Island vacation.  This island sits less than 2 hours west of Miami,…

Products

Smart Product: Sunbow Dora the Explorer Sun Stick, SPF 45

Caroline MurphyJune 3, 2011June 3, 2011

We’re Floridians.  We carry sunscreen in our bags like others may carry chap stick.  Gooey, greasy lotion is a thing…

Traveling

Great Miami Breakfast Choices

Caroline MurphyMay 2, 2011October 8, 2014

Finding great breakfast choices in Miami isn’t too hard, there are some great one’s to pick from! We love Sunday…

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