5 AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

Hello all,

Looking for some fun activities to do with your kids for their winter break? Check out these fun things to do with your kiddos. These activities are in Tampa. There are many things to do there. I find myself there often. Here is a list of 5 incredibly awesome places to try!:

1. Nearby Beaches - First we should start with the most obvious reason people come to Florida, our beaches.  Fort DeSoto Park is a great one located in Tierra Verde on a barrier island. It is a 1136 acre park with a beautiful beach, campsites, two fishing piers and a historic fort. If you've never been, I recommend it, the fort is a site to see!
Clearwater beach is another tourist favorite. This was chosen as one of the best US beaches! It has sugar fine sand, a pier, and plenty of rentals for beach chairs and jet skis. Be forewarned though, this one is always crowded.
Another beach I should mention is Caladesi Island State Park located in Dunedin. You take a ferry to this one and they have a beautiful beach, a lookout tower, and a dock, and a three mile nature trail. Many come here to collect shells.

5  AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

2. Busch Gardens - This is definitely on everyone's to do list  here. This theme park, located in Tampa, boasts many popular roller coasters like Sheikra and the Cheetah Hunt, along with water rides and shows. And let's not forget the animals! It's hailed as one of the biggest zoos in North America with more than 12,000 animals representing 250 species.

5  AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

3. Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) Tampa - This is a not- for- profit science museum located in Tampa. It has IMAX movies, planetarium shows, ropes course, a zip line, and more than 400 hands on exhibits. The exhibits teaches us about how our bodies work, weather, the future and there is even a hands on children's science center.

5  AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

4. Florida Aquarium - This is an amazing aquarium and one of my local favorites. It boasts over 20,000 aquatic animals and plants. It is ranked one of the top 10 aquariums in the country. It showcases Florida's aquatic life and ecosystems. It has 8 large exhibits showcasing this, along with a children's splash pad, shows and add on behind the scenes adventures, a lot of fun!

5  AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

5. Lowry Park Zoo - This is a 63 acre zoo located in Tampa boasting 1200 animals. It has many animal interaction experiences like touching and feeding stingrays and lorikeets, a petting zoo, giraffes and giant tortoises. They have a splash play area, shows and many behind the scenes events like safaris and sleepovers. So much for the kids!

5  AWESOME PLACES TO TAKE YOUR KIDS THIS WINTER BREAK

While this is just a small list, Tampa has so much more. Got out and explore this wonderful city.

6 AWESOME NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

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The end of the year is almost here and that means New Year's Eve events to look forward too. To many that is parties and celebrations. 2017 hasn't been the best year, and hopefully 2018 will be better for many. With that said here is a list of 6 awesome New Year's Eve events in Florida. Enjoy and have a safe one!




1. STARLITE NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS CRUISE - This event includes an open bar, souvenir photo, hors de'ouvers, food stations, desserts, a DJ, fireworks show, and a champagne toast at midnight. You have to be 21. They have 2 cruises, one out of Tampa, and one out of Clearwater. Price is $199.995 per adult. Tampa's is located at 603 Channelside. Clearwater's is at 25 Causeway Drive, slip #55.



2. LIGHT UP TAMPA BAY NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION AND BLOCK PARTY - This is Tampa Bays largest New Year's Eve celebration. This event is free and has a ball drop, fireworks display, two stages of entertainment, food and beverages, and a Tampa Bay Lightning watch party. The event starts at 7:00 pm at 615 Channelside Drive,  Channelside Plaza, Tampa.



3. FLORIDA AQUARIUMS AQUA EVE - You can celebrate New Year's Eve at the Florida Aquarium. They will have music, complimentary food, beer, wine, and a champagne toast. The event runs from 9:00 pm till 1:00 am and is at the Florida Aquarium at 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. Cost is $130



4. NEW YEARS EVE PARTY AT SHEPHARDS RESORT - They have live music and a DJ, ballroom drop, dancing and party favors. It all starts at 8:00 pm at 619 S. Gulfview Blvd. Clearwater. Cost is $35.



5. LIGHT UP CLEARWATER - This is a family friendly free fireworks event. It starts promptly at midnight at the Clearwater Beach at 429 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater.




6. NEW YEARS EVE AT BUSCH GARDENS - At this New Year's Eve  event they will have the park open till 1:00 am. Special entertainment is scheduled to perform. Their is a ball drop and fireworks at the end of the night. The price is included in the regular daily admission of $104.99.

6 AWESOME NEW YEAR'S EVE EVENTS IN FLORIDA

MY REVIEW OF THE SELF INFLATING SLEEPING PAD BY SURVIVAL HAX

I received compensation  in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own

Hello all,

We love the outdoors here in Florida. How could you not with our beautiful weather. I know my family loves hiking. We can hike for hours. But sometimes, before heading back we just need to take a break. Or maybe you're having an impromptu stay over at a friends, or if you just need an instant place to hunker down for the night. I have the answer to your dilemma.

The Self Inflating Sleeping Pad by Survival Hax. It gives you a comfortable nights sleep anywhere. I tried it and it unrolls to a comfortable 70.8 x 19.6, more than enough to lay on comfortably. I love that it auto inflates. You just turn the nozzle, and adjust it to where you like it. Not enough, then you have the option to blow into and inflate it that way. I also like that it is light weight, less than 2 pounds. Makes it much easier to carry, especially since it rolls up small into its own carrying case, and slips nicely into any backpack.

It's also water resistant, which is nice in Florida's weather. This is a great product, I don't know what I did without! It's available through this link for $29.99  https://survivalhax.com/products/self-inflating-sleeping-pad . It makes a great gift. I know what I'm giving to my camping friends for Christmas!-

 #survivalhax #camping #sleepingpad

MY REVIEW OF THE SELF INFLATING SLEEPING PAD BY SURVIVAL HAX

MY REVIEW OF THE SELF INFLATING SLEEPING PAD BY SURVIVAL HAX

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS AT DISNEY

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Living here in Florida I have been to a few of the major theme parks. One in particular, Disney is my favorite. Now that I have a grandchild,I wanted to take her there.It seems like the best time of the year to go, around Christmas time. Taking her to Disney was a dream of mine. So off I was to start planning.

I wanted to get the most out of our trip, so I checked out a few sites for advice to prepare. One of my favorite sites I checked out first was Couponing to Disney. I love this site and I find the author's advice easy to understand and follow. She offers many tips I took note of. I especially paid attention to her information about FastPass. We tried scheduling our FastPass with the Disney app, but it proved to be difficult to use and not very user friendly. We scheduled them through their kiosks instead.

We wanted to do as much as we could, so we used FastPass. With it we chose three rides initially. Then were able to choose more with FastPass, but one at a time. We rode a lot of rides! Even the few we did ride without FastPass, the lines were no longer than a 30 minute wait! We had an awesome time! I thought my granddaughter would be afraid of some of the rides, like the Teacups or Dumbo, but she absolutely loved them! In fact, the Teacups were her favorite! Her next favorite was It's a Small World. She loved being in the boat and watching all the animatronics going on around her! The expression on her face was timeless, something I will never forget! She even got to meet her favorite character, Minnie!

When it was time to eat, there were many eateries to choose from. We chose the Columbia Harbor House. It was perfect for lunch. We easily found seats, and it was very affordable. I definitely would eat there again.

Since it is the holiday season, when it got dark they lit up the front of the park around the castle with Christmas lights. It was such a sight to see! The castle was lit with purple and white lights. My granddaughter loved it! It was so beautiful. Every employee we came across was very knowledgable and pleasant. We had a great time! The only thing we didn't have time to do was shop, we were too tired. They did give my granddaughter a pin saying this was her first time at Disney, a real keepsake! I definitely recommend a trip to Disney for a way to spend quality time with the grandkids!

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

NO BETTER TIME THAN CHRISTMAS  AT DISNEY

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON

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Christmas time is a lot of work. All of that decorating, baking, gift buying , and wrapping presents is tiring. And everyone has that certain hard to buy for someone who has everything already. Or you just really don't know what to get for them. Well, I have the perfect gift guide for you. Here is a list of 5 unique gifts for that hard to buy for person. Hopefully these ideas can help you cross some gifts off your list!

1. Belly Fanny Pack - This is the perfect gift for the dad who has everything. Its made of durable leather, and unzips so pops can hide all his stash. You can buy it through this link for $12.99-

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077TLP5J7

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON - BELLY FANNY PACK

2. Phone Tripod by the Claw - Now there has never been an easier way to take those holiday pictures. It even comes with a remote to help capture that perfect shot! You can buy it through this link for $17.99-

https://www.amazon.com/Flexible-CellMount-Rechargeable-Bluetooth-CLAW/dp/B00PKPS5ZM/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3B9U3GWXND2IZ&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1512588754&sr=1-1&keywords=iphone+tripod

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON - PHONE TRIPOD BY THE CLAW

3. Mummy Style Sleeping Bag by Survival Hax - For that person who loves to camp, this sleeping bag is so comfy. It also is waterproof and keeps you warm in temps as low as 24 degrees.  You can buy it through this link for $24.99 - 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8DMDV2

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON - MUMMY STYLE SLEEPING

4. Full Zip Fleece Jacket by Oalka - This fleece jacket is just the ticket to keep your loved ones warm. It's very comfy and has many pockets and a stand up collar to help keep you extra toasty. You can buy it through this link for $19.99-

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075CB2W2C

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON - OALKA FLEECE JACKET

5. Expandable Garden Hose by Asani - This is the perfect gift for that gardener on your list. It expands to 3 times its size, to 50 feet. It even comes with a nozzle with 8 settings and a carrying bag. You can buy it through this link for $23.99 - 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071VVL9XG

5 UNIQUE GIFTS FOR THAT HARD TO BUY FOR PERSON - EXPANDABLE GARDE HOSE

MAKE YOUR GIFT WRAPPING SAY WOW WITH GINGERBREAD GIFT TAGS

Hello all,

Nothing says Christmas to me like baking and gift wrapping. What a time saver to be able to combine the two. I found an awesome recipe from Brit and CO for adorable delicious gingerbread gift tags, but I saw Martha Stewart has one as well. Yes, you heard that right, the edible cookie you use as a gift tag. This makes you think why didn't I think of that! Here's the recipe, enjoy!:



INGREDIENTS:

3 cups flour
2 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
frosting
string or ribbon
 straw
cookie cutters



INSTRUCTIONS:

In a medium bowl mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
In another bowl mix together butter, and brown sugar. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture till smooth. Cover and refrigerate  for at least 4 hours.
Set oven to 350 degrees.  Roll out dough  1/4 inch thick on a floured surface.
Cut out the shapes with a cookie cutter. Add words or lettering if you like. Use a straw to cut a hole at the top.
Place them on a cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes. Then let cool.
Decorate with the frosting and use string or ribbon to put through the hole to attach to your presents.

MAKE YOUR GIFT WRAPPING SAY WOW WITH GINGERBREAD GIFT TAGS

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE

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 There's no place quite like Florida for the holidays We have our own sense of style here. Florida has so much to see and do already, the holidays just add more to it. I've compiled a list of unforgettable amazing holiday things to do in Florida, enjoy:


1. Now Snowing 2017 - This is a monthlong winter wonderland spectacular featuring Charles Dickens carollers, performers, photos with Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, the Celebration Express train, and yes, it has nightly snowfalls at 6:00, 7:00, 8:00. amd 9:00 pm. They also have an ice rink open 4-10 pm till January 1st. This event and parking are free, but there are small fees for the ice skating, carriage rides, Santa photos, and the train. It's located at the Celebration Town Center, 701 Front St. Celebration.

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE- NOW SNOWING

2. Santa's Enchanted Forest - The site says it's the world's largest holiday theme park with over 100 rides, games, shows and attractions. It has been a tradition in the area for 35 years.It features south Florida's largest Christmas light show with millions of lights, lasers, themed displays, Christmas music, live shows and carnival rides. It's open now till January 7th, 5:00 pm till midnight. Admission for adults is $33.64, kids $24.30. It's located at 7900 SW 40th St., Miami.

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE- SANTA'S ENCHANTED FOREST

3. Christmas at Gaylord Palms - From November 21st to January 7th you can go to Christmas at Gaylord Palms. They have larger than life decorations with over 2 million lights. They have Alpine Rush Snow tubing, which is priced at $19.99. They also have ICE, a walk through attraction kept at 9 degrees. It is an inside winter wonderland with 2 million pounds of ice sculptures, 4 ice slides, ice carving zone, and a nativity scene carved of ice. Price is $29.99 adults, $16.99 kids. And let's not forget about Santa! You can take photos of him for a fee!

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE- GAYLORD PALMS

4. Busch Gardens Christmas Town - This event runs for 23 select dates from November 19th to December 31st. The park comes alive with 2 million lights and decorations. You can meet and take photos with Rudolph and Santa. They have special Christmas musicals and ice shows. They also have a Christmas village where they offer treats and Christmas gift shopping. They even have a Christmas Town Express where you climb aboard a train and sing Christmas carols. This event is included with the regular Busch Gardens admission price. Adults are $104.99, and kids are $89.99.

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE - CHRISTMAS TOWN

5. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Disney - The december Christmas parties are December 7,8,10,12,14,15,19.21.  During the parties you can see Mickey's Once Upon a Time Christmas Parade, Holiday Wishes fireworks, 2 Christmas stage shows, dance parties and meet and greets. They also serve complimentary hot cocoa, cookies and apple slices. They even have snow on Main Street! These tickets are popular and hard to come by at adults $99.00, kids $94.00. There is a separate admission cost for this.

5 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR CHRISTMAS FLORIDA STYLE - MICKEY'S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS PARTY

GOING CAMPING? HERES 70% OFF AN AWESOME SLEEPING BAG

I received compensation  in exchange for writing this review. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions are my own


Hello all,

My family loves the outdoors. Especially camping, and there is no better time than now for camping here in Florida. The weather is just perfect this time of year. I was so happy when I received the 3 Season Mummy Sleeping Bag by Survival Hax to review.

We were on the lookout for new sleeping bags to buy. My husband is the type who gets so cold in any weather. This sleeping bag is amazing! It keeps you snug, cozy, and warm all snuggled in like a mummy. My husband said it was extremely comfortable and he almost fell asleep in it while trying it out for me! The sleeping bag comes in a convenient carry bag with a handle that I liked a lot. And its ultralight, which is a win win for me, being under 3 pounds.

The 3 Season Mummy Sleeping Bag can handle temperatures as low 24F and still keep you warm. The sleeping bag is even water resistant, which is good when it rains like it does here so often. The bag is made out of soft, comfortable, high quality material. This is an awesome product, and would make a great gift! This sleeping bag sells for $24.99 on amazon through this link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8DMDV2.  Even that is a steal for this high quality sleeping bag. But right now with coupon code  SLYP75BG  you can save a whopping 70% off through one of these links   https://survivalhax.com/collections/all/products/mummy-sleeping-bag,  
https://www.amazon.com/Survival-Hax-Mummy-Sleeping-Bag/dp/B01F8DMDY4 . That is an awesome deal, enjoy!  #survivalhax  #sleepingbag

GOING CAMPING? HERES 70% OFF AN AWESOME SLEEPING BAG

GOING CAMPING? HERES 70% OFF AN AWESOME SLEEPING BAG

GOING CAMPING? HERES 70% OFF AN AWESOME SLEEPING BAG

GOING CAMPING? HERES 70% OFF AN AWESOME SLEEPING BAG