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A Holiday Hug…For Those That Are Struggling
Although the holidays, in general, are a time for cheer and thoughtful reflection. It can also be a time of sadness and despair for those struggling with loss, heartache, or setbacks. Sometimes soothing words or expressions of encouragement are just not enough. With that in mind, we would like to offer a warm, soothing hug to show solidarity and empathy for everyone battling pain or loss during this festive time of year. We encourage everyone to reach out to someone who might be down and offer this gesture of love and kindness. We truly believe it can do a world of good. Sending love, hugs, and wishes of peace to…
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Not Your Mama’s Eggnog!
HO HO HO!! Here We Go! It’s THAT time of year!! Time to curl up by the fire, and have a nice cup of eggnog with your loved ones….or spend the day at the beach, riding the waves and kicking back in the sand. There are plenty of different ways to celebrate the holidays – To each their own. Whatever way you celebrate, make sure you celebrate it right. Enjoy yourselves, be in the moment, and have fun! Now go & grab your decadent coffee cups because we are about to set your taste buds on fire this holiday season! It’s time to “Sip N Trip ” with a delightful…
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Wonder & Awe At WonderWorks!
WonderWorks – Orlando, Florida If you find yourself in Orlando, have done all the parks but still have a few days to kill before you need to head home, take a day and visit WonderWorks. We were fortunate and so excited to spend the day at Wonderworks to celebrate a birthday with dear family friends. It was a magical day that we will never forget. There were so many incredible things to see and do. From morning until evening (literally, it closes at 8 pm mon-Fri and 11 pm on weekends) There are science puzzles, riddles and fantastical things galore to do! You could easily spend the entire day and…
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Are You Helping Or Enabling
Why Making An Impact Is Harder Than You Think Help your fellow humans, give something back, tithe a portion of your income, blah, blah, blah. For everyone out there that is giving money to charities to support whatever your cause is, congratulations!! You are doing something that is very important, and you should continue to do it. (Seriously, this post is not an excuse for you to stop helping others. If that’s what you take from it – please read the post again. Before you do that though, maybe look at yourself and explore why you are going out of your way to find any excuse to avoid helping others.…
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Big Island Style Mai Tai
Inspired By Our Time On The Big Island Volcano House Restaurant & Hotel Volcano National Park, Hawaii One of our most memorable camping trips ever was going to Volcano National Park, on the Big Island of Hawaii. This National Park feels like Home – as we’ve been several times. Ace even got to go on a field trip with his elementary school, where he and his fourth-grade classmates were able to spend the night camping and got to go bowling at the park’s bowling lane!! We’ve been going to Volcano National Park for so many years now with many different relatives and it is such a memorable trip to look…
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Up, Up and Away!
Looking to create a truly memorable family experience that everyone can enjoy? Why not rev up the adrenaline a bit, and try your hand at skydiving!! It’s funny how there are certain things you would never do unless it was for someone you love…well we can add indoor sky diving to this list! It was one of those experiences that we would have never chosen to do on our own but because our son, Ace, desperately wants to actually jump out of a real airplane at 30,000 ft (like his Dad) we found ourselves doing the next best thing. Even though we were all terrified, we found ourselves letting go…
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Time For A Good Read
Grab your cashmere throw, a cup of frothy hot chocolate, and let’s dive in… The leaves are falling, the air is crisp, and winter is right around the corner. It’s time to grab your favorite plush throw and head to your cozy little reading nook. Escaping the world with a book is a great way to unwind and head into a fantasy journey of epic proportions without leaving the confines of your home. It allows you to detach from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, without zoning out in front of the tv. Thankfully my love of reading was inherited from my Grandfather. As a child spending time…
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Sushi Roll Anyone?!
Sushi Prepared by The Loft Kitchen Here is an absolute family favorite that I have to admit we don’t cook hardly enough…..Sushi. Not only does everyone love eating it, it’s also a lot of fun making it together with the whole family. The kids love to help out picking what goes into each roll, and then its great watching them try to roll each one when it’s overstuffed!! We know there are some of you out there that can’t bring themselves to even try sushi. For whatever reason you might feel it’s not going to be very tasty. We’re here to tell you, we have been there. There was a…
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Time For a Spectacular Staycation Getaway!!
Gaylord Palms Resort Orlando Florida Everyone needs a getaway sometimes in their lives. Yes, even the ones that stay on permanent holiday need to get a way from everything and just let your hair down from time to time. Right in the heart of the Orlando action, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to an upscale, one-of-a-kind experience only minutes from Disney, Universal, and all the other Orlando theme parks and attractions. They offer an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment so you know, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Explore four-and-a-half acres of indoor garden atriums, nine award-winning restaurants, bars, world-class Spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness…
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When Feeling Blocked….How Do You Proceed?
Have you ever felt stifled, numb, or completely incapable of making a move one way or the other? Stuck in a malaise of indecision and nothingness? It’s not often but when this happens to us, we have found that either talking things through with someone, be it a professional, friend or even stranger can be a lifeline and well-welcomed release. Yes, even just saying it aloud (or on a blog to the world) is a freeing gesture giving way to resolution! Keeping feelings of angst, indecision, sadness, paranoia, or anger is not healthy in any case, and the pandemic has been a monster for many who already battle with anxiety…
Holiday Rising
