7 Summer Activities for Kids
Summer Activities for Kids: Engaging, Creative and Fun Summer is a time for kids to recharge, explore, and have fun outside the confines of the classroom. It provides the perfect opportunity for children to engage in activities that are not only entertaining but also enriching. As parents, it’s crucial to encourage our kids to make […]
Teen Experience: Top Experiences for Teens
Giving gifts for the kids who has it all is difficult. What do you get him/her? Do they really need it or even want it? With basements, playrooms and bedrooms full of every gadget and toy imaginable, not to mention the obsession with their phone, finding a gift that they will remember, not outgrow, lose […]
Potato, Leek and Spinach Soup with Diced Chicken Recipe
Whatever the time of year, as moms we are always looking for ways to prepare healthy meals, often within limited time. When I have some hours to prep for the coming week or weeks, I’ll pull out some of my favorite soup recipes that freeze well. Whether I’m feeding 1, 2, 3 or all 4 […]
4 Delicious Homemade Frozen Popsicles Recipes
Summer is finally here and that means that the heat is here, too! Grab some fresh fruit at the farmers Market or even score some of the excellent selection of frozen fruit at your local grocer. With just a few other ingredients you will have some tasty refreshing frozen popsicles to help the family stay […]
A Florida 529 Savings Plan
“But mom, can’t we go to the movies again this weekend?” whined my tween. I knew she wouldn’t like my answer but it was important for her to understand why we didn’t want to spend another $100 going to the movies with the family a second weekend in a row. “Sweetheart, although going to the […]
5 Facts to Consider in Saving for College Tuition
Did you know that according to data from the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduates with bachelor’s degrees nationwide earn on average 65% more per year than those without? While a college education can bring financial success in the future, the average college student will often leave in debt. Is that what […]
Gift a College Education
We are often stuck with what to get a baby as his/her first gift. Another blanket? Another board book? A cute outfit for his/her next party? While each of these gifts are darling and will be well-appreciated, Smart Mamas and Grand Mamas ought to consider gifting that baby a college education instead. Yes, you can […]
Celebrating College Savings with Florida Prepaid
2019 has hit the ground running. Can you believe that we are already in February? The first month of the year always seems to be the fastest and the longest for whatever reason. I’m ready for February. Are you? The start of this cupid month not only means that we will be buying class Valentine’s […]
7 Best Medical Supplies for Family Travel
Getting sick on vacation stinks; there is nothing good about it. There are lots of ways to best prepared for family travel, however, one of most important steps is to pack the right medical items. What do you pack? Preparing for Family Travel As a Smart Mama, make smart decisions on what to pack to […]
7 Smart Ways to Make Family Travel Affordable
As Smart Mamas, you are looking for ways to make family travel affordable. You want to provide your children the opportunities to explore the world, see different cultures, and have fun. I get it. However, your bank account doesn’t. Using clever ways, family travel can be more affordable. Some ways work better than others. 7 […]
5 Rules Tweens MUST-FOLLOW on a Smart Phone
We swore we wouldn’t cave. But we did. During the first weeks of 6th grade, we bought my tween a smart phone. Just short of her 12th birthday, we deemed it appropriate and in ways, necessary, for her to have a way to communicate with us when not at home. The purchase came with plenty […]
Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween
Make Mummy Hot Dogs for Halloween for a spooky meal! It’s a fun cooking with kids activity that will produce a tasty treat at the end! I had so much fun with my girls making those Mummy Hot Dogs! They are great activity for the kids. The ingredients are simple and the flavor is perfect, […]
Back to School with Batch Cooking Tips and More
Managing the school day schedule can be daunting. After school activities and commitments take up our days. We drive to soccer, dance, piano lessons, the orthodontist and birthday parties to name a few. By the time we settle at home, it’s time to quickly get the kids bathed, fed and put to bed. There is […]
How to Prepare the Family for Back to School
It is “back to school season” across the country. While some students return at the start of August, others don’t return until the Wednesday after Labor Day, and everyone else, sometime in between. Regardless of the start date, the are ways moms can help with the transition from summer fun to school fun. As moms, […]
5 Prime Day Hacks Everyone Needs to Know
Amazon Prime Day is a once a year event where for 36 hours Amazon Prime members receive many incredible savings. Think of it as a Black Friday, but in July and for more than a day. It has been officially announced that Prime Day 2018 will begin at 3 p.m. ET on Monday, July 16 and will […]
Visiting Boston with the Family: Boston Duck Tour
We headed to Boston for Memorial Day Weekend. Visiting Boston with the family was a perfect weekend getaway. We visited many attractions and certainly have our favorite Boston spots for families. One of favorite experiences was the Boston Duck Tour. Click here to see the latest deals for families traveling to Boston. Visiting Boston […]
Easy Crème de Papaya Recipe for a Healthy Treat
Celebrate the World Cup with a deliciously refreshing dessert in honor of one of the leading and favorite teams, Brazil! This Brazilian dessert, Crème de Papaya, is easy to make and a crowd favorite. The main ingredient is a papaya – a fruit we see grown here in Miami, and grows across tropic regions, like Brazil. All […]
Kids Earning & Saving Money this Summer
This post is done in partnership with the Florida Prepaid. All opinion are my own. Kids are home from school. Summer camp, while great to get them out of the house, gets costly. Why not take these 8 weeks having the kids earn some money rather than spend so much? Kids earning money can be […]
6 Awesome Educational Games for Kids for Summer Learning
Keep Summer Learning with Awesome Educational Games for Kids Maximize the over 8 weeks of summer vacation with opportunities to have family fun and learn with educational games for kids. According to the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC, students can lose 1 month of school year learning over the summer. […]
Saving Dollars & Cents with a Florida 529 Savings Plan
They say that the days are long and the years are fast. I couldn’t agree more. We just wrapped up 1st grade and 5th grade in this house. Where has the time gone? Where are the dirty diapers and watching their first steps? Those milestones have passed all too quickly. I cannot believe my oldest, […]
Thanking the Teacher Mom
All day long she has 25 students wanting her undivided attention. She gives it to them. All day long she has students with runny noses and tissues falling out of their pockets. She picks them up. All day long she has wiggly teeth being shown to her with the request to see if it’s loose […]
Family Weekend Getaway at the Hilton Orlando
The Hilton Orlando Resort provides guests with the luxuries of a well-known hotel chain with personalized attention one sees in a smaller property. My family was provided with a two-night stay and resort credit at the Hilton Orlando, just in time to kick off their summer activity program, Orlando Splash. Our goal was to experience […]
Giving the Gift of College this Holiday
Disclosure: This is a paid post by the Florida Prepaid Program. All opinions are my own. Giving the Gift of College this Holiday Many babies will open the gift of college this holiday season. Babies? Yes, families and friends can begin the investment of a college education for a newborn. The Florida Prepaid Program helps […]
Selecting the Best Credit Card for Travel
We see the offers All.The.Time for earning point from credit cards. Selecting the best credit card for travel perks is important. You can earn the points on purchases and use them for all sorts of things – including airline tickets, hotel stays and more. We used AMEX Platinum credit Card points a few years ago to purchase […]
Things to Do in Disney Springs during Orlando Vacation
This post about things to do in Disney Springs has been sponsored by Disney. All opinions are my own. Things to Do in Disney Springs for Families We have always included at least an afternoon at Downtown Disney. Now with the recent renovations, the newly renamed Disney Springs in Walt Disney World has become the […]
Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts
Back to School Haircut at Cartoon Cuts A back to school haircut is a right of passage. Moms & Dads across the country head out to get the summer hair “mops” trimmed and ready for the 1st day. This year we were invited to visit Cartoon Cuts for our end of summer trims. Find the […]