I hope you are all having a fabulous 2015! My new year started off on an amazing note. I hope that means this year has nothing but great things ahead! Typically, our New Year’s consists of my husband working and me at my in-laws watching their neighbors blow up anything they can find. But that’s…
Today I got to do something I’ve been wanting to do for YEARS….go inside the brand new Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. I have been in Orlando for 15 years now – and it seems like it’s taken that long to get to this point! And I have to say, the facility doesn’t…
An event where I can swear a flannel shirt and jeans? Yes please! Last night I was lucky enough to attend the annual Cows ‘n Cabs event, benefiting the Community Food & Outreach Center and Elevate Orlando. So I borrowed some fancy cowboy boots and hit the town to get-down at Winter Park’s West Meadow. …
It’s the one day of year that I allow myself to cry. I can’t believe it’s been 3 years since you’ve left us. In some ways, it seems like longer. Yet, I have some vivid memories burned on my brain that it seems like just yesterday you were here joking around with me. I would…
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since I graduated high school. The year was 1994: Ice skater Nancy Kerrigan is attacked by Tonya Harding’s bodyguard Pulp Fiction, Forrest Gump & The Lion King were in the movie theaters Ace of Base, Celine Dion and Salt-N-Pepa topped the charts Yes – I feel old. …
Rules of the Cook Family Road Trip: No restaurant chains – only chain hotels. Exceptions include: McDonald’s once every other day if needed. And Waffle House once on the trip. Everyone plays the license plate game The navigator, sitting in the passenger seat, controls the map and aids the driver in any needs including grabbing…
It’s back to school time! There’s a part of me that’s excited about school. My kids have had enough summer fun! At the same time, I’m dreading the homework, school supply shopping and all the after-school activities that are just around the corner. I was recently asked to participate in a blogger event to do…
Have you ubered? It’s the newest thing to hit Orlando, and I couldn’t be happier. Uber is something that has been around for quite awhile in the “big cities”. It’s basically a taxi service app. When you need a ride, you can check to see the drivers in your area. You can read reviews of…
Our annual Marco Island vacation is under way! We are in a new house this year and it’s pretty amazing. It was a pretty successful day of swimming, fishing, day-drinking, naps and constant snacking. We’ve decided since we can now fish from the backyard, we will have a fishing competition. I’m proud to report that…
Give Kids the World is one of my favorite non-profit organizations in Central Florida. They are located close to the theme parks and give children with life-threatening illnesses and their families dream vacations. Today, Tuesday, they are doing something great. And you can help without even opening your wallet (although I encourage you to also…