We caved in and are now 100% Floridians. We purchased a Bintelli to get around town. We researched a lot of carts and this was the perfect one for us. This cart is street legal, lifted, has 3-point ... READ the POST
On the Blog
Winter Wonderland
When I was 10, I started decorating our family tree with a different theme every year. Some years they were all red and green, others silver and gold, and sometimes I would go totally off with buffalo ... READ the POST
Brunch w/ Santa
This year we were planning on staying home and enjoy a lazy Sunday but the kids were not having it. I guess Brunch with Santa is more exciting than sitting on the couch all day, so they made us get ... READ the POST
Thanksgiving
This year we decided to do something different and head over to Westgate Rodeo & Dude Ranch, instead of hosting dinner. I bought hats, boots and plaid shirts for everyone. We were ready to ... READ the POST
Halloween 2021
This year we didn't decide on what to wear or who to be until 4PM of the same day. We have been so busy redoing the front and back of the house, that we lost track of time. We headed into Spirit ... READ the POST
Labor Day
I know I have said this a million times, but I can't imagine living anywhere else but South Florida. It was a beautiful day with no wind, in the high 80s and the water was almost too warm. There's not ... READ the POST
Mixology Competition
This weekend our local yacht club held their 2nd Annual Dock Hop/Mixology Competition. Members sign-up to showcase their signature drink on the docks and guests walk around and try a sample from ... READ the POST
Pillsbury Treats
We all know you can do so much with a pillsbury can of biscuits, but this is the recipe I make the most. Plain for breakfast, brunch or simply when we are having an afternoon coffee and need a "snack" ... READ the POST
Baker’s Cay
This weekend we decided to try a new Keys Resort, Baker's Cay, and compare it to our recent experience at Playa Largo. This time we drove down as the boat is getting shiny new equipment but the car ... READ the POST
20th Anniversary
20 years 🥂Twenty years ago, on August 4th of 2001, I moved to the remarkable United States of America 🇺🇸 What once was a dream is now Home. Although I was born in Portugal, I left relatively young. I ... READ the POST
Playa Largo
*Scroll all the way down for Resort Tips* This summer we ventured out to Key Largo by boat. I read all about Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection by Marriott and we couldn't wait to ... READ the POST
Palm Beach
This past weekend we decided to enjoy a quick getaway sans kids. We generally like staying at The Breakers but it was completely sold out due to a large event, we think it was a wedding given the ... READ the POST
Reagan is 8
Another year, another birthday! I can’t believe my baby girl is eight… Last year she asked to swim with the Dolphins since it was right after Covid hit and it was safer to do an outdoor activity ... READ the POST
Disney Family
We have joined the trend and downloaded the Voila App. This is what our family would look like if we were Disney characters. 🤣 Go ahead, download the Voila app and have fun. Everyone else ... READ the POST
School is Over!
They have been longing for this day, and the kids too 😉 Yesterday was their last day of school so this morning we took the boat out to celebrate it. Here’s to a wonderful summer 🌴💦 ... READ the POST
Before & After
Several Before & Afters throughout the years. Looking back at these, I don’t find them better or worse, just different. If you know me well enough, you know I get tired of decor and trends, ... READ the POST
Time Flies…
How is it possible these were taken 8 years ago? Reagan was born 22 days later and it feels like yesterday. Look how tiny Jude is! I wish I could go back in time and hold them as newborns one more ... READ the POST
Fri-YAY!
*just another diary post to remember later in life* Since a 3 day weekend is not long enough, I took Friday off to have that mini vacation feel 💦 We started off the day by going fishing, ... READ the POST
Lasagna
Important Disclosure: I cannot take credit for this lasagna recipe :) A friend of mine, Sue Coughlin, told me all about this amazing lasagna one day while we were having breakfast together. I was ... READ the POST
Florida Fair
Growing up in Portugal without having access to large amusement parks like Disneyworld, state fairs were are go to and the most exciting time of the year for me, as a kid. From cotton candy to unsafe ... READ the POST
Big Tuna
We went fishing this past week and caught quite the TUNA 😍🐟 We were facing forward when the line went off like crazy. At one point we were convinced it was a shark! Luckily for us, it was a nice ... READ the POST
Mother’s Day
Today I was greeted in bed with flowers, coupons and homemade greeting cards. Not to brag but my kids make the best greeting cards and Jude gave me a 50% discount coupon to buy one of his drawings ... READ the POST
Al Fresco
Florida is known as the Sunshine State and what that means to us is, we can take advantage of sunset dinners as late as December and as early as April. Al Fresco Dining at the beach is the best dining ... READ the POST
Shark & Dolphins
Today, Wednesday, I decided to work out of the boat since the ocean was at 1.6' and it wasn't blazing hot. David was fishing while I was working on emails (and even doing interviews) on the open bow ... READ the POST