• Dining with Kids: Joe’s Crab Shack (Kissimmee, FL)

    Dining with Kids: Joe’s Crab Shack (Kissimmee, FL)

    A highlight of our Orange Lake vacations is always a visit to Joe’s Crab Shack. As part of the Landry’s family of restaurants, it’s a great spot for us to make the most of our Landry’s Select Club membership, earning points and redeeming rewards while indulging in some delicious seafood. Hubs and I indulged in… Read more

  • Dining with Kids: Breeze’s (Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL)

    Dining with Kids: Breeze’s (Orange Lake Resort, Kissimmee, FL)

    We enjoyed a delightful lunch at Breeze’s, the poolside restaurant at Orange Lake Resort. Although we had dressed up for a special occasion, the weather was a bit too warm for anything other than poolside attire, so we opted to eat inside for a more comfortable experience. The restaurant’s relaxed atmosphere and convenient location made… Read more

  • Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL) Bucket List

    Orange Lake Resort (Kissimmee, FL) Bucket List

    Hubs’ parents own a timeshare at the stunning Orange Lake Resort in Kissimmee, Florida, just a stone’s throw from Walt Disney World. We’ve been fortunate enough to visit this beautiful resort annually—sometimes more frequently, sometimes less. This year, we were especially thrilled to bring the boys along for their first visit and to share with… Read more

  • Tourist in Our Town: Fort Sumter

    Tourist in Our Town: Fort Sumter

    On a sweltering summer Saturday, we set out on a family adventure to Fort Sumter. Hubs hadn’t visited since he was a child, and I hadn’t been since my early twenties when I was exploring the area with my family. We were confident the boys would at least enjoy the boat ride to the fort,… Read more

  • Back to School: Part I

    Back to School: Part I

    This year’s back-to-school season kicked off a bit earlier than usual for me. At the end of June, I took Boy1 and Boy2 shopping for new backpacks from Lands’ End. We initially set out for the usual novelty bags, but my sister suggested we check out the backpacks from Lands’ End due to their impressive… Read more

  • Fingerprints

    Fingerprints

    I recently came across a quote that really resonated with me: “God gave you a fingerprint that no one else has, so that you can leave an imprint that no one else can.” Although I couldn’t pinpoint its original source—seemingly it’s quoted by many without a clear attribution—the message struck a chord with me. This… Read more

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