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Celebrating The Christmas Season At Gaylord Palms

It’s been the most magical weekend as we wrapped up our stay at Gaylord Palms. My family and I were invited to their incredible ICEfluencer Event where we enjoyed a private party featuring ICE! as well as a preview of their various holiday activities. Dinner […]

November 22, 2022

Family Fun ~ Resorts

Enjoy A Family Staycation At Wyndham International Drive

Winter Garden Moms was recently hosted at the Wyndham on International Drive in Orlando! This resort is in a great location close to Icon Park, all theme parks, restaurants and more. We were hosted in a Family Fun Suite which has bunk beds, a full […]

October 31, 2022

Disney ~ Family Fun ~ Resorts

Renting A Pontoon Boat At Walt Disney World

Are you looking for a fun activity for you and your friends this summer? Consider renting a boat from a Walt Disney World Marina. You can rent a pontoon boat starting at $45 for a half hour and the best part is that it holds […]

July 24, 2022

Family Fun ~ Resorts

Spring It On Celebration At Gaylord Palms

We had the BEST time last weekend as we celebrated the Spring season at Gaylord Palms. This was our first time staying here for the weekend and we were fortunate to even have a room with an atrium view! It was so amazing being able […]

April 21, 2022

Disney ~ Resorts

Stay On Disney Property For Less With DVC Rentals

It’s no secret that I love to visit the Disney parks every chance I get, but this year has truly made me realize that I have a new love for Disney resorts. I had never been able to stay at a Disney resort until this […]

August 20, 2021

Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Resorts

Our Pre and Post-Covid Stays At Universal’s Sapphire Falls Resort

It’s no secret our family LOVES staying onsite at Universal Orlando Resorts. We’ve stayed at four different Universal resorts so far, and as much as we’d like to continue checking the different ones off our list, we keep coming back to Universal’s Sapphire Falls Resort […]

August 11, 2020

Dining ~ Disney ~ Resorts

Breakfast At Kona Cafe

Who else is wanting those tropical vacation vibes? Well we certainly were, so we planned a “trip” to Kona Cafe for my husband and my birthday! Have you ever been to Kona Cafe before? It’s located on the top level inside of Disney’s Polynesian Resort. […]

August 6, 2020

Dining ~ Disney ~ Resorts

Dining At Topolino’s Character Breakfast

Topolino’s Terrace Character Breakfast has reopened once more with few changes that we wanted to let you now about. Topolino’s is located at the rooftop of the new Riviera Hotel. There are seriously some gorgeous views from up there! It is only open for breakfast […]

July 29, 2020

Disney ~ Events and Attractions ~ Family Fun ~ Resorts

Reasons To Book A Stay At Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Every year my family and I spend a few days at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort for the New Year’s holiday. While we have tent camped there, we prefer to stay in a cabin for this trip since the weather can be a bit unpredictable at […]

January 16, 2020

Disney ~ Family Fun ~ Local Happenings ~ Resorts

Why You Will Want To Stay At Disney’s Riviera Resort

Disney’s Riviera Resort had it’s grand opening on December 16th, 2019, and we were fortunate to attend the celebration! This resort is the 15th DVC resort to join the lineup, capturing the essence of Europe and the Mediterranean. It’s elegance and attention to detail can […]

December 19, 2019

Coco Family Movie Night

Are your kids missing their family during quarantine? Then I have a fun idea for them to catch up with family and keep them entertained with a great activity and movie night! Coco is one of our family’s favorite Disney movies. The music is awesome […]

Back Again: Disney Friends Say Goodnight For A Limited Time!

Back in September, we shared the announcement of this awesome (FREE!) experience that was available for a limited time featuring some of our favorite Disney characters. You can read more about our experience here. This time around, kids can enjoy a FREE goodnight greeting with […]

Free Printable Homeschooling Rewards Chart

This period of adaptation from school to homeschooling has not been completely smooth for my daughter or myself. She misses her school, her friends, and many times her behavior has reflected that. I began to think of a way that I could show her whether […]

Easy DIY Green Screen

As social distancing has become the new norm, use of video conferencing tools like Zoom, Houseparty and Google Hangouts have soared. Our family went from using these tools a few times a month for virtual meetings with people across the country (and world) to using […]

Pirates Of The Caribbean Family Movie Night

Family movie nights are one of the easiest activities to do during this time of social distancing. My family and I had such a great time doing our Shrek themed movie night that we decided to keep the fun going! Add in an easy craft […]

Full Body Workout For The Busy Mom

Don’t have time to workout? I know as a fact that being a mom can take most of our time. And the least thing you have time for is to workout, but I have a routine to help you take care of that part without […]

Finding Fun With Wild Florida Drive-Thru Safari Park and Water Play

So tonight at 11:00 pm Orange County Florida is in Official Lock Down/Shelter in Place. What does that means for us? Well no going outside of our neighborhood for entertainment. All fun needs to be had at home, with our family, so we wanted to […]

Shrek Themed Family Movie Night

With all this extra time indoors lately, we’ve had to come up with some fun activities to keep us entertained. Family movie nights are something we’ve always enjoyed but we’ve decided to take it up a notch with a themed craft and dinner. The kids […]

5 Stages Of Grief – Disney Edition

If you are anything like me, an extroverted social butterfly, then you are definitely feeling the effects of this quarantine! I may not be from the Kingdom of Corona like Rapunzel, but there are some similarities…tucked away in her tower. I do have long blonde […]

Simple Core Exercises To Help Lose That Baby Pouch

I realized that every time I hang out with another mom, the first topics that always arise are always motherhood challenges and how hard it is to lose the baby pouch. We won’t touch the topic of motherhood, but we can definitely look into some […]

7 Disney Inspired Recipes To Enjoy While Social Distancing

Have you been having a hard time finding certain food items in the stores since this whole social distancing started? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Rapunzel got through this and so can we! I have decided to share a few Disney inspired recipes using some […]

Make Your Own Version Of Flower & Garden’s Violet Lemonade At Home

Missing Epcot’s Flower and Garden Festival just a little too much? Didn’t get a chance to grab a cup of everyone’s favorite Violet Lemonade drink? Well, thanks to the recommendations of a wonderful friend, I was able to make my very own version at home! […]

Spring Themed Activities

Garden Sensory Bin Spring is in the air and what better way of welcoming the start of this sunny and bright season than with a few spring themed activities! Let’s start off with this fun (and simple) garden sensory bin: What you need: Bin […]

The Importance Of Sensory Bins

“Play is the highest form of research.” — Albert Einstein I first started doing sensory bins when my daughter was around two years old. I initially began researching ways to keep her learning and entertained at home but I wasn’t too familiar with sensory […]

Taking A Ride On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Before Rise of the Resistance opened, trackless rides were a bit of a mystery to me. What did it mean for a ride to be trackless, and more importantly would it really matter to the experience if a ride was trackless or not? After riding […]

Little Mermaid Inspired Birthday Party

It’s no secret that I absolutely LOVE to throw a well themed party, so when my daughter requested a “pink Ariel mermaid” party for her third birthday, I was more than happy to oblige. I had been waiting for the day that she requested a […]

Ocean Life Sensory Bin

Talk about a rainbow of colors! I introduced this sensory bin to my daughter when she was 2.5 years old and she loved it. The colors and texture of the water beads fascinated her. She spend so much time exploring with her hands before she […]

Springtime Collection at Vera Bradley

We were invited by Vera Bradley in Disney Springs to check out their new collections and they did not disappoint! Vera Bradley is famous for their beautiful, vibrant patterns on your favorite household, travel and daily use items. Their high-quality items feature some amazing detail […]

Bailey’s Butterflies For Turner Syndrome 6th Annual Walk

On Saturday, February 29th, 2020, my family & I attended the 6th Annual Walk for Bailey‘s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome (TS) at The Villages Polo Club. What is Bailey’s Butterflies for Turner Syndrome? Bailey’s Butterflies is a non-profit organization that promotes awareness and provides resources […]

Our Morning At The American Girl Store

The kids and I were invited to attend a special American Girl store event, where we’d be able to see new items and upcoming releases. So of course we said, “Yes!” This would be our first trip to an American Girl Doll store, and we […]

A Martial Arts Inspired Birthday Party

My son recently turned 10! It’s still hard for me to believe it’s been a whole decade since our family became complete. For me, my children’s birthdays are very special. Everyone gets to celebrate holidays, but birthdays are their own special day. It’s a day […]