Mickey Mouse is my first love. As a baby, my Aunt Laura’s mother (not my real aunt) sewed me a Mickey Mouse doll. It went with me everywhere. When I was about five I had my tonsils out and had to stay at the hospital. Mickey got his own hospital bracelet and stayed with me…
It’s one of our favorite family traditions, Light Up UCF! For us, it kicks off the holiday season. Yes, it’s a little early – but that’s fine by me! Light Up UCF features ice skating, rides, and holiday attractions at the University of Central Florida outside the newly renamed CFE Arena (formerly UCF Arena). The…
I have blogged a lot about my family’s love of bacon. We’ve hit two different bacon festivals in the Orlando area an have tried lots of trendy bacon-related products. Here’s the thing – we just love the bacon. We don’t need gimmicks or twists. We just want the bacon. And if you’re like me, perhaps…
Parents are busy. It’s a constant game of Frogger. You have to keep moving or you’ll get run over by a car, a bus or giant log. You learn early on as a parent that you have to pace yourself. Parenting after all is a marathon. This past weekend, however, was a sprint and we…
Dear Aaron Sorkin, HBO & The Internet. I need you to make a decision. It’s one with an easy answer. Is The Newsroom coming back for season 3? I need to know ASAP to get on with my life. It’s a simple yes or no. You see, it’s an important week for Newsroom fans like…
So last week I blogged about this upcoming cooking event featuring the Electrolux cooktop. This live event this week featured a cookoff between a gas, electric and induction cooktop. Three chefs, Phoebe Lapine, Jennifer Perillo, and Camille Becerra faced off over from Food52’s Your Most Impressive Dinner Party Side contest on three different cooktops. I…
Bacon and Sriracha – two flavors that are taking over the world. And now, new products that are making my head just hurt. The press release alone is priceless, so let’s just start there: J&D’s Foods is pleased to announce the launch of POWER BACON Deodorant and Sriracha Candy Canes! Yes, the world’s first Bacon-scented…
I view this post as a public service announcement to all parents. All that Halloween candy that you just don’t think anyone will eat, or should eat? Put it away and save it for Christmas!!! Not Christmas exactly, but it’s the perfect thing to help decorate your gingerbread house! Yes, I know, genius. I started…
I like to get out and walk during my lunch in Downtown Orlando. I don’t get to do it often enough, but I do make it a point to try to get out at least once-a-week just to take advantage of my surroundings. Lately, some new art has been popping up around the downtown core. …
Orlando City Soccer Club announced Tuesday that the team will play its home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort next season. This is exciting news for us Disney fans! The reason for the temporary move is that renovations to the Lions’ home stadium, the Florida Citrus Bowl, will…