Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19th and marks the end of slavery in the United States. On Januaray 1st, 1863 all slaves were declared free by the Emancipation Proclamation unfortunately the news took nearly two years to reach some southern states. It has been documented that Major General Gordon Granger read a decree to the citizens of Galveston, Texas… View Post
What Mom’s Really Want for Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day let’s make sure Mom gets what she really wants! You’d be surprised to find out it’s not a new Chanel bag or a cute new kitchen appliance. It’s actually something very simple – peace and quiet. As many of you know, the role of a mother requires you to be many things at once. Throughout the course… View Post
Diversity & Inclusion – It Starts At Home
Raise your hands if you’re a parent to small children and you’ve had to explain to them about racism, hate and the term “Black Lives Matter” within the last year? My children are 12, 7 and 3 and although they are quite young, I felt the need due to the state of our current world, to share about these topics… View Post
Top 20 Family Friendly Things in Downtown Tampa
Downtown Tampa has a lot of family friendly things to offer. As an active family of five we are always looking for things to do. Luckily we live in the beautiful Tampa Bay Area and have a lot of options. For instance, my list includes a lot of family favorites that our family never gets tired of doing! My list… View Post
Rejoice! There’s a new King of Chicken in Wesley Chapel, FL
Its no secret that Wesley Chapel, FL is a booming suburb in the Tampa Bay area. Just north of Tampa, FL it’s the place to be and live if you are in the market for great schools, beautiful homes and want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the Tampa life. BUT – if I’m being honest, the food scene here is SEVERLEY lacking.