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Shopping for your kids can be really expensive, especially when you’re a new parent. The JBF Sale offers parents the lowest prices on gently used baby and kid items! The Just Between Friends sale is held indoors at XL Soccer World in Orlando. This large complex is filled with strollers, car seats, clothing and more for kids and moms too! If you’re looking for the BEST place to find gently used children’s products, the JBF Sale is it!
Grab your most comfy walking shoes and make your way to Disney Springs stores for all the best Disney gear! If you and your little ones are Disney fans, Disney Springs is the place to shop for back to school! The recent updates to the Disney Springs area have made it the destination for everything Disney. They have everything from stores to food to entertainment. It’s one of our favorite places to visit in our city! Read on for more details about our #ShopDisneySprings experience below.
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Want to cool off from Florida’s heat? Head to SeaWorld’s Aquatica Water Park! You can purchase tickets online for as low as $39.99 for single-day admission – that’s $20 off! There’s so much to see and do at Aquatica, including 42 slides, rivers and lagoons! See our fun-filled day at the water park below.
I was invited as media to spend a day at Aquatica. All opinions are my own.
Disney On Ice is returning to Orlando for a limited time! See the fantastic Disney On Ice Dare To Dream performance September 8-10 at the Orlando Amway Center. We’ve been lucky enough to attend multiple shows over the last few years and look forward to seeing this new performance! Read on for more details about the Disney On Ice Orlando show and how to save on tickets, plus a reader giveaway!
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Bonefish Grill in the greater Orlando area has recently updated four of its restaurants! We visited the Bonefish Grill on Central Florida Parkway near Seaworld to experience the new atmosphere, while enjoying some of their seasonal menu items. This award-winning seafood restaurant is most certainly an area favorite. Read on for more details, although it may work up an appetite!
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Finding Neverland is now playing in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center. See the story behind the classic tale of Peter Pan in this incredible musical performance!
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Matilda The Musical is now in Orlando at the Dr. Phillips Center! The award-winning show, including four Tony Awards, is a mesmerizing performance, and must-see for the whole family! From the set to the music, you’ll love this musical number.
I was invited as media to attend a performance. All opinions are my own. [Read more…]
Disney fans – guess what?! Disney Vacation Club is opening its 14th DVC property this July! In fact, earlier this week I attended a sneak peek media tour of the new Disney Copper Creek Villas and Cabins. Check out these exclusive photos and details about the brand new property scheduled to open 7.17.17.
Head to the Dr. Phillips Center this week only to see Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical! Based on the award-winning animated film and hit broadway musical, The Little Mermaid performance includes fan favorites Ariel, her sidekick’s Flounder and Sebastian, the evil sea witch Ursela, King Triton and more!
Looking for the perfect place to take the family in Central Florida? Visit Main Event Entertainment at Pointe Orlando! This brand new entertainment complex is 45,000 square feet of endless FUN!
Take a drive up the east coast and you’ll likely find a Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill along the way. This casual dining restaurant offers savory menu favorites like award-winning BBQ ribs, 1/2 burgers with more than 35 tempting toppings, all you can eat wings, and much more. Last week I took the family to Smokey Bones in Orlando for a family night out. Read on for more about their delicious menu items, and our take on this BBQ restaurant.
Nestled behind the lined streets of elegant homes is the Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Golf and Lodge. The 280 acre property became a golf course in the 1960’s, followed by the Bay Hill community that currently surrounds the land. Arnold Palmer played and won a charity event at the course and fell in love with the property, so much so that he purchased the land in 1970. Since taking ownership, Palmer built upon the original vision, turning Bay Hill into the world-class facility that it is today.
Universal Orlando Resort has kicked off their holiday celebration beginning this weekend through January 1st! Adults and children alike will marvel at majestic balloons in the 15th anniversary of Macy’s Holiday Parade, discover the holiday cheer of Who-ville at Grinchmas and hear electrifying holiday classics performed by renowned Christmas sensation Mannheim Steamroller.
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New this year at Gaylord Palms ICE! is Charlie Brown and friends! Read on to see our personal experience at this must-see attraction in Orlando, and how you and your family can visit this wonderful event!
Craving a homemade meal? Head to TooJay’s this fall for seasonal favorites! We recently visited the restaurant to enjoy some of their fall menu items. Read on to hear about their new flavors for fall.
A world of unimaginable desserts, delectable dishes and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere awaits at The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen! The brand new dining experience at Universal CityWalk Orlando welcomes guests from afar with its high smoke stacks and chocolate aroma. The peaked interest will certainly be worth the visit at the dessert foundry, chocolate store, and of course the savory kitchen.
Disney’s Night of Joy 2016 is here! Head to ESPN Wide World of Sports tonight and tomorrow for the annual Christian concert series. This years’ event features several new activities including a variety of food trucks, sports challenges, exclusive merchandise, family activity zone, and special sightings of Mickey, Minnie and friends!
I had the amazing opportunity to meet some of the Night of Joy artists during a pre-event meet and greet. Read on to hear more!
I was invited as media to cover OVO at the Amway Center. All opinions are my own.
If you’re a fan of Cirque du Soleil – you won’t want this exciting performance at the Orlando Amway Center next month! OVO meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. Find out more information about the show below.
I was invited as media to cover MommyCon in Orlando. All opinions are my own.
I’ve always been ultra conscientious of my impact on the planet, so when we found out we were expecting our first little one, my determination to use natural and sustainable products to help raise our growing family went into overdrive. Our family constantly seeks ways that we can help to reduce waste and find double duty items to extend the life of any single product. Natural, positive parenting is what we strive for which is why I am beyond thrilled to have been invited to attend Orlando MommyCon Convention!
I was invited as media to visit Duffy’s to sample their surf or turf menu. All opinions are my own.
Sports fans will not want to miss Duffy’s Sports Grill Surf or Turf menu through the month of August! With multiple locations in Orlando, and surrounding Florida cities, Duffy’s is the premier sports-themed restaurant. Their seasonal Surf or Turf specials include lobster street tacos, Prime New York Strip and Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, just to name a few.
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Over the weekend my family and I had the amazing opportunity to visit Discovery Cove and SeaWorld to learn about Rising Tide Conservation. This program focuses on the protection of our coral reefs through sustainable aquaculture. At this time up to 90 percent of saltwater aquarium fish are wild caught, so only 10 percent would be considered sustainable aquaculture.
Rising Tide Conservation is teaming up with over 48 facilities, which include public aquaria, research universities, marine fish producers, and aquarium wholesalers and retailers to get the word out about increasing the amount of captive-breed marine aquarium fish. This initiative is trying to discover methods to captive-breed saltwater aquarium fish to help reduce the need to take these amazing aquatic species away from the reefs. Through this initiative Rising Tide Conservation has successfully reared over 16 species of marine aquarium fish including: yellow tang, jackknife fish, porkfish, lancer dragonet, silver moony, and semicircle angelfish. By purchasing captive-breed aquatic fish rather than fish that are taken from the coral reef, we as consumers can help limit the negative impact on our coral reefs. [Read more…]
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I-Drive 360 is the hottest new entertainment destination in Orlando, Florida! Home to the Orlando Eye, the I-Drive 360 Experience features a mix of attractions, dining and shopping – all with a covered parking garage, which is free of charge. As you approach the welcome center, the focal point of the complex, you’ll see the beloved 400 foot iconic observation wheel. The open courtyard located in front of the complex invites friends and families to sit down and enjoy the scenery around them. [Read more…]
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Calling all ye’ pirates and princesses! Don’t miss Gaylord Palms Resort Princess & Pirate SummerFest going on now through August 21st! The Buccaneer Bash is full of pirate-y fun for the entire family. The resort is located just five minutes from the gates of Walt Disney World and offers a ambiance like no other in the Orlando area. In addition to the themed summer bash – Gaylord Palms includes an onsite water park, reptile feedings, and so much more!
Celebrate Princess Priscilla Blackheart’s elevation to ruler of the pirate kingdom! Guests are welcomed to join in the adventures through the following events: [Read more…]
We were provided day passes to the waterpark resort in exchange for our honest review.
Whether you’re local to “O-town” and looking for a weekend getaway, or visiting from afar – you won’t want to pass up this amazing waterpark resort! Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark is the place to stay this summer. The newly renovated one, two and three bedroom suites offer plenty of space for you and your guests. There are so many activities to do right on-site, that you may never venture outside the hotel. It’s true!
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Orlando has a plethora of dining options from casual to upscale, and there’s plenty of fast food joints too. However, I couldn’t pass up sharing our latest dining experience at LoudMouth Burgers because, well, it was that good. I know you’re thinking, really Jen – it’s just a burger place, but just you wait. Read on to see why you need to stop by Loudmouth Burgers in Orlando!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Ocala/Marion County VCB. All opinions are 100% mine.
There are so many great benefits to living in Florida. Whether we want to head to the beach, or take a family getaway to somewhere with classic Florida charm, there’s always a fun destination in store.
One of the best places to unwind when seeking Florida Travel is in Ocala/Marion County. It’s just a short distance away from the pristine beaches and theme parks. Known as Horse Capital of the WorldTM, this tranquil getaway provides visitors with unforgettable experiences from trail rides on horseback, great dining, shopping, golf, and countless outdoor activities.
