Traveling with Children

Traveling with Children

I’ve found that traveling can require a significant amount of planning.  When I plan to travel with my children, I’ve discovered that there are a few ways to ensure that they remain safe and have fun while creating new memories. Pack Activities I try to make sure my...
FLIPANY

FLIPANY

I first learned of FLIPANY when I answered a call for volunteers for a “foodie fundraising event to support a charity that focuses on childhood health and nutrition.” It seemed like a perfect fit! Standing for Florida Introduces Physical Activity and Nutrition to...
How to Avoid Common Mistakes as a Beginner Homebrewer

How to Avoid Common Mistakes as a Beginner Homebrewer

I’ve been brewing my own beer at home since 2000; almost two decades! Learning how to brew your own beer is a journey, and like many journeys, there will be mistakes along the way. To avoid these mistakes and make the most of your new craft, here’s some advice. Find a...
Hosting an Excellent Outdoor Family Cookout

Hosting an Excellent Outdoor Family Cookout

I posted about planning a dinner party back in May. I love to host and the act of bringing friends and family together, around a great spread of delicious food, is something that brings me joy. Summertime calls for backyard barbecues, unless you live in Miami like I...
Walking with Detour

Walking with Detour

Following my own advice, I recently took a four day weekend and visited New York City. Right before I left, I read the news that Detour, a GPS guided walking tour app, had been acquired by Bose and was available for free. I downloaded it and all of the New York City...