Hey friends! So glad you’re here! Things have gotten pretty exciting for my blog, The Fun Foodie Mama. If you’re new here, I’m Kiva, creator of The Fun Foodie Mama. I enjoy sharing fun things to do with your family in the Tampa Bay area and all of the best food places and recipes to try. So if FOOD, FAMILY & FUN are pretty high on your list then you’ve come to the right place!

Thank you to Laura Byrne, Creative Director of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine, for this amazing opportunity to be front and center of the Tampa Bay community. My family and I do not take your generosity for granted and please know that this opportunity will be cherished for years to come. As I reflect on being a woman-owned brand I smile to think of all of the women who’ve helped me along the way. When women support each other we become unstoppable! How have you helped a female business owner?
You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off of you.
Maya Angelou
20 Waterfront Restaurants to Try in Tampa Bay
Part of being on the July cover for Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine included contributing an article on watefront restaurants to try in Tampa Bay. I had fun putting this list together and even solicited recommendations from my online blog community. I’m happy to share such a broad list with you and hopefully you and your family will try at least one of them! Read the list here —–> https://issuu.com/tampabayparentingmagazine/docs/july_2021_web?fr=sN2FiYTI0MzkzNzg

Fun In the Sun at Adventure Island
If you’re looking for family fun to beat this Florida heat, then Adventure Island should be at the top of your list. Thank you Adventure Island for hosting my family for the day after our photo shoot. My kids ages 3, 7 and 13 equally had fun and there was plenty for them to do from my youngest to my oldest. The lazy river was for sure our familly favorite!
Surprisingly my kids talked me into getting on the water ride Colossal Curl! My inner adventurer was pleased and I really had fun. I wasn’t brave enough to try Vanishing Point but my seven year old did it SOLO! He’s such a daredevil and I love that about him.
Thanks to Adventure Island we were given wristbands that gave us access to unlimited meals for the day while we were there. If you have a large family I recommend getting this especially if you plan to be at the park all day. I’m normally the mom with the cooler full of snacks and drinks but it felt good to just go and not have to worry about providing the kids with all of that.

About Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine
Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine has been a trusted resource for families for over 13 years and counting. You can find useful information to help you in your parenting journey no matter what stage of parenting you are in. Pick up your magazine copy at local businesses like doctor offices, pre-school’s, MOSI and Glazer Museum to name a few. You can also read it online at www.parentingmagazine.com.
Thank you for your support!
As always, thank you for your support. Sharing about my family, motherhood and our foodie adventures has allowed us to be a part of some amazing things! We would not be here without your continued support. Thank you for every like, comment and share on all of my platforms.

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