• Dining With Kids: Azul (Summerville, SC)

    Dining With Kids: Azul (Summerville, SC)

    Recently, our family enjoyed a dinner out at a local Mexican restaurant called Azul. With the kids in tow, we were excited for a relaxed meal filled with flavorful food and a bit of adventure for our picky eater, Boy2. Azul’s cozy, vibrant atmosphere set the stage for a fun family night. We were greeted Read more

  • Self-Care Through Comforting TV Reruns: Lessons from Some of My Favorites

    Self-Care Through Comforting TV Reruns: Lessons from Some of My Favorites

    When life gets hectic, sometimes the best form of self-care is indulging in the simple joy of watching my favorite TV reruns. There’s something undeniably soothing about returning to familiar shows that have become a comforting escape. For me, those shows include Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Schitt’s Creek, Greek, and Friends. Each offers its own Read more

  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios Bucket List

    Disney’s Hollywood Studios Bucket List

    Along with EPCOT, we’re planning a visit to Hollywood Studios on our next Disney trip. Naturally, I need a list as part of my trip-planning. It helps quench my need for a plan without being so rigid I’ll get disappointed if it doesn’t go as planned. Welcome to the glitz, glamour, and wonder of Hollywood Read more

  • Dining with Kids: Chef Mickey’s (Walt Disney World Resorts: Contemporary)

    Dining with Kids: Chef Mickey’s (Walt Disney World Resorts: Contemporary)

    On the second enchanting chapter of our summer adventure, we returned to the heart of Disney magic for a delicious breakfast at Chef Mickey’s! Nestled within the iconic Disney’s Contemporary Resort, this whimsical dining experience features the legendary Monorail gliding right through the middle of the resort building! From our table, we could watch the Read more

  • Summer Bucket List: Follow Up

    Summer Bucket List: Follow Up

    As summer starts to wind down and the first hints of fall begin to sneak onto the store shelves, it’s the perfect moment to take a deep breath and reflect on the season that was. If you had a summer bucket list—one filled with ambitions of adventure, relaxation, and everything in between—now is the time Read more

  • EPCOT Bucket List

    EPCOT Bucket List

    One of my most favorite past times – trip planning! On our next adventure to Walt Disney World, we are planning to visit EPCOT. Naturally I had to make a list of must-dos. I know we might not accomplish the entire list on our trip, but it’ll serve as a great resource for ideas on Read more

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