Things to Do in Jekyll Island: Your Complete Guide
Jekyll Island is one of our favorite places in the world. There’s just something about it that’s hard to fully describe in words. But I’m sure going to try! This is our second visit to Jekyll Island Club Resort. And…
15 Orlando Deals for Florida Residents You Can’t Miss
You know how much I love Orlando. I love living in Florida, and in particular, I love living in Orlando. There are so many amazing reasons to love Central Florida, like the beach, the theme parks, amazing food, and always…
Homeschool Hybrid Program Explained from a Veteran Mom
As you know, we’ve been a homeschooling family for 10 years. And I shared with you in a previous post, we are making a change in our schooling. I think it’s best for our family, but it’s also a big…
How to Set Up a Fish Tank: Perfect First Pet
We have several pets in our home. We have a dog, a cat, and several fish! But even with 5 kids and a few creatures in our home, we have room for more. So we got a new fish tank!…
End of Summer Celebration: Send it Out in Style
Summer 2020 was certainly unique. But time still marches on, and the end of summer is still near. Back to school will be here before we know it! An end of summer celebration is the perfect way to signify the…
Road Trip Checklist: Tips for Success for Every Family
We’ve all had travel plans change recently. It’s a summer of a lot of change. But taking a road trip with the family is the perfect way to get a change of scenery. We recently took a 30-day road trip…
Homeschooling in Florida: Everything You Need to Know
We recently had some changes in our family’s hybrid homeschooling school. Unfortunately, it became necessary for a change in our family’s school life. However, we will still be homeschooling! The difference is a mostly technical one, but important to be…
Should I Go to Disney World in 2020? Magic Kingdom
This is a question I’ve received many times in the past few weeks. Since I’ve visited Disney World a few times now during the phased reopening, I do have a unique perspective. But this is a question that each family…
Island H20 Live Water Park: Perfect Florida Day
I would call us theme park experts. And surprisingly, somewhat later in life, I discovered the joy of water parks! We’ve been to several, so I’m familiar with what to expect and what makes a perfect water park day. Of…
Daytona Lagoon Review from a Mom of 5
We were recently invited to check out Daytona Lagoon water park in Daytona Beach. In the hot Florida summers, there’s nothing better than a day in the water. And with five kids, and a lot of our usual entertainment options…