In the summer I have a lot more TV time for myself. Once the kids are in bed, I like to unwind and check out what’s on the tube. I love daytime TV but in the summer the kids and I are on the go, so the DVR is my best friend. One of my … Read more
The fact that I have two picky eaters is what my Mom would call “payback.” I was (an admittedly still am) a picky eater, but I am trying to change that with my two daughters. Mealtime is certainly a battle in my home and I take each nugget of advice and try to apply it … Read more
After a late night, all of the kids actually slept late (well, later than usual). Bonus! We started the morning with fresh baked cinnamon rolls in the condo kitchen followed by a photo shoot with the Portofino Island’s photographer, Jordanna Marie. She took us to several locations around the resort to take some pictures of … Read more
My family and I love visiting the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans, but they are missing one little things…. dolphins! So, when we learned that Portofino Island offered dolphin cruises, my girls could not wait (and I will admit that I was a little excited, too!). At 9:30 am, we boarded the 63-foot … Read more
There is just something very peaceful and serene about sitting on a balcony, enjoying the Gulf breeze and enjoying my morning tea. What a great way to start Day 2 of our family vacation at Portofino Island in Pensacola Beach, Florida (if you missed Day One, check it out here)! After breakfast, we decided to … Read more
Last night, I could hardly sleep knowing we would be leaving for vacation in the morning. Today, we arrived at Portofino Island in Pensacola Beach, Florida and I am already in heaven! Driving down the beach, you can see the resort as it stands majestically nestled between the Gulf of Mexico and the Santa Rosa … Read more