Fourth of July Celebrations

Fireworks, hot dogs on the BBQ, kids running around…I love Fourth of July!  If you are excited about getting out for Independence Day, here are three events going on around town!
Sertoma’s Fourth of July Celebration in Seville Square – Arts and crafts, food vendors, live entertainment, and a children’s area.  I know of several families [...]

Blueberry Picking in Pensacola

It is blueberry time again!  If you haven’t been blueberry picking with your kids yet, it is time to give it a try!  We have so much fun when we go blueberry picking and if you are prepared for the trip then it can be an enjoyable time for both you and the kids.  Big [...]

From the Archives: Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?

Today, June 1, marks the first day of the 2010 hurricane season.  I feel like I just wrote this article for the 2009 season.  I am pulling this article from the archives because it is always important to be prepared for a hurricane, especially in our area.  My son was only a few weeks old [...]

Andrew’s Sod and Fruit – Walnut Hill, Florida

Frozen strawberries for smoothies this summer, strawberry bread, strawberry muffins, strawberry lime freezes, strawberry sauce, strawberry shortcake…

Last week we went to Andrew’s Sod and Fruit to pick strawberries.  Be sure to read to the end of the post to see what you can do with all your strawberries when you get home!  Myster Photo Monday [...]

Infant Swimming Resource – Pensacola, Florida

With summer drawing near, we are thinking about the beach, the pool, and the river!  We spend as much time outside as possible during the summer but this mama prefers it to be next to a body of water so that I can tolerate the humidity!  Water Safety is very important when you and your children [...]

Summer Camps

First, Cheryl and Christy were correct…the Mystery Photo Monday picture is from In Motion in Pace.  I will write up our review this week.  We have had some medical drama in our household this week and I haven’t had time to do the write up.  Until then, if you want to check out In Motion you [...]

Easter Eggstravaganza at Sam’s Fun City

Tomorrow, April 3, Sam’s Fun City is having an Easter Eggstravaganza from 9am to 1pm.  Pay only $15 and you will get unlimited rides, special attractions, and an Easter egg hunt.  Sam’s Fun City is located at 6709 Pensacola Blvd, Pensacola, Florida and the contact number is 850.505.0800.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!  Are you wearing green?!?  Here are a couple of little activities that we will be doing together as a family in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Paper Bag Puppets – Print off the pages, color them and put them together for a quick and easy paper bag puppet!
St. [...]

Community Egg Hunts

I still cannot believe that March is almost half over!  It felt like last year just dragged on but this year is flying by!  To me, March and April mean flip flops, lots of playing outside, and Easter Egg Hunts!  There are lots of community Easter egg hunts around town.
March 27 – Annual Easter Egg [...]

Celebrations Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Stop by the Pensacola News Journal for a schedule of events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr this weekend.  Events include parades, both in Milton and Downtown Pensacola, and volunteer opportunities.