As an Orlando local – and an Orlando local with a very sweet tooth – I love finding new places to grab something sweet, especially something that looks as good as it tastes! Whether it’s a scoop of homemade ice cream, a box of mini cupcakes, freshly made doughnuts, or cookies so good that they […]
What to do in Amelia Island with kids
We recently returned from an amazing trip to Amelia Island, Florida, where we got to spend a blissful few days on the beach collecting seashells and shark teeth, as well as eating in amazing restaurants and discovering a fantastic fort. When researching the trip, I struggled to find specific things to do in Amelia Island […]
How to spend a day in Mount Dora, Florida
Just over 30 miles North West of Orlando lies the quaint city of Mount Dora. Nestled on the shores of Lake Dora, the area maintains that sleepy, small town feel with historic buildings and beautiful old oak trees, while boasting some incredible world cuisine, and events and small businesses that draw guests from all over […]
10 Orlando day trips to take with kids
As a mom who lives just outside of Orlando, I’m well aware that there are no shortage of things to do in this town! If you’re coming to visit, you’re probably coming for the theme parks (there’s these two little parks here called Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, you might have heard of them?!) […]
The best beaches close to Walt Disney World
If you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World and want to take a day to spend at the beach (and you absolutely should – Florida has the most beautiful beaches!) then it’s mightily inconvenient that Central Florida is about as far from the coast as it is possible to be; it’s not called Central Florida for […]
10 amazing places to eat in Orlando (less than a 30 minute drive from Disney!)
When we visit new places, one of the things I look forward to most is eating at all of the fantastic local restaurants; I always make a point to research locally owned businesses and ask on local message boards where the best places to eat are. Similarly, when I have friends visiting the Orlando area […]
