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Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is

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I am a proud Mommy Certified Blogger for Lennar Homes, all opinions are 100% my own.

Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is #MommyCertified

Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is #MommyCertified

Is your house your home?  Or is just a house?  Weird question, huh?  It’s actually something to ponder.  I am sure you have all heard the saying “Home is where your heart is” and I truly believe that.  My house isn’t just 4 walls with furniture inside.  It is where my family eats dinner, where we sleep, it is where we put our Christmas tree, it is where my kids lost their first teeth, it is where my dogs play, where art is made by the kids, and so much more.

Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is

Your home is where memories are made.  It is where dreams are discussed, it’s where dreams come true.  Your home is where your heart is.  Your home is where you make it.

I remember when we brought Sadie, my daughter, home from the hospital for that first night.  Her room was all ready for her, but she slept in the bassinet beside our bed.  So tiny, so precious.  My mom was in town and she helped with all the changing and feeding while my husband and I tried to get some rest.  It was perfect!

Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is

There is also a saying that “Home is where your Mom is,” and I love saying too.  When I am with my mom I feel at home, even though she lives 1200 miles away.  I also believe that my kids will adapt to where ever we are if I am with them.  I am HOME to my kids.

Now there are things that we all like to do to our homes – upgrades, appliances, paint color, counter tops, and such.  And yes, I would agree on some level that those things do make your house your HOME as well.  Those material things are a reflection of you and your likes and your tastes.  But always remember that your house is a place to make into your HOME, into your memories.  Your life is waiting to be lived, love your HOME.

If you are in the market to find a new home and are one of my fabulous local readers – make sure to check out Lennar Tampa.  They have quite a few amazing communities in the area, because we all know that having a HOME in the right community is also important. Being in a family-friendly community is also part of what makes your house a HOME.

K-Bar Ranch is actually opening up here in New Tampa this month and this is definitely a community you will want to take time to visit.

Who is Lennar? Well the Lennar Corporation was founded in 1954 and is one of the nation’s leading builders of quality homes that are affordable and cater to almost any lifestyle. Lennar builds homes in some of the finest markets in the nation including Tampa, FL. As Tampa Bay’s #1 Homebuilder for 40 years, Lennar offers townhomes and single-family homes for sale in the most desired real estate locations in Pasco, Hillsborough and Polk Counties.

Home Is Where Your Heart Is, Home Is Where Your Mom Is

I am proud to say that I am a Mommy Certified Lennar Blogger and that gives me the opportunity to share some of the amazing products, communities, and offers that Lennar Tampa has. Just one of my favorites is the “Everything’s Included” pledge – that means you can get a wide range of GE energy smart appliances, special features and upgrades at the one, reasonable Lennar price. As a mom, I appreciate the fact that there won’t be a million extra fees when I am building my home. Buying a home is supposed to be an exciting experience, not a stressful one and I love that Lennar really cares about that too.

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Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce

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This Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce recipe is easy to make, great for you, light, healthy, yet full of flavor! Grab this salmon recipe and make it for dinner tonight.

Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce Recipe

Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce Recipe

I love Salmon.  I will admit that it is one of those fish that some folks either love or hate…but I think it’s all in how you cook it!  I have been trying out different, healthy recipes for us and salmon and we have really been enjoying them.  Most recently we made Oven Baked Salmon with a light and easy lemon sauce. 

This salmon recipe is very easy to make and only requires about 10 minutes of prep time.  The sauce is light, but definitely has enough flavor. 

We served ours over rice, but it would also be incredible with fresh roasted vegetables.  Salmon is ZERO Points on WW, so you will find that I make salmon a lot 🙂

Here’s my Baked Salmon in a Light Lemon Sauce recipe.  Be sure to print it and pin it so that you can make it again and again.

Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce
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Baked Salmon with Lemon Sauce

Light, healthy, yet full of flavor. This Baked Salmon with Light Lemon Sauce recipe is easy to make and great for you! Enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Keyword: easy recipes, salmon, seafood
Servings: 2
Calories: 566kcal
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 salmon filets
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup green onions - diced
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Place the soy sauce, lemon juice, sugar, white wine, and green onions into a shallow baking dish and stir gently
  • Place the salmon in the same dish
  • Drizzle with honey, cover, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours
  • Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and Worcestershire sauce in mixer and blend until smooth
  • Set sauce aside until ready for use
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until salmon is cooked and flaky throughout

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 957mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 193IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Make sure to let me know if you try this Oven Baked Salmon and Lemon Sauce recipe, I hope you enjoy it as much we do!

Salmon in a Light Lemon Sauce

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Adventure Island – Florida Family Fun

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Things to do at Adventure Island Tampa

Adventure Island – Florida Family Fun

I love living in Florida – we are so close to so many amazing parks and water parks that there is no way you can ever be bored! In fact, now that summer is here – the water parks were calling out to the kids 🙂 The best part is that we have an amazing park right here in Tampa – Adventure Island!

Have you been before? This summer was actually our first time going and I know it won’t be our last. We live in North Tampa and the drive was just about 20 minutes, we were able to pack some snacks and we were on our way to all day water fun before 9:30 am!

Located right across the street from Busch Gardens, Adventure Island is 30 acres of water-drenched fun in the sun, featuring the ultimate combination of high-speed thrills and tropical, tranquil surroundings for guests of all ages.

In fact, it s very easy to JUMP right into the FUN at Adventure Island!  I don’t think my kiddos stopped smiling all day!  We started our day in Paradise Lagoon.  Here you will enjoy Cliff Diving – Steven loved the huge jumps!

Things to do at Adventure Island Tampa for kids

A FREE-FALL Slide – this one both the kiddos went on over-and-over again!

Rides at Adventure Island

We actually this lilly-pad climbing adventure our personal Ninja Warriors course 🙂  If you never watched the TV show, it’s where people compete in fun obstacles!

Adventure Island Ticket Information

From there we had to check out some of the slides!  There are a ton to choose from, Steven did the Racer by himself – Sadie chickened out last minute 😉  We all enjoyed the slides over on Runaway Rapids (there are FIVE to choose from!), but the tube rides were definitely may favorite.  I like being able to sit back and relax and have fun all at the same time!

Rides at Adventure Island Tampa

And if your family doesn’t like slides, there are a ton of other options for you!  The Rambling Bayou is fabulous – we cruised around on this lazy river three times!  And of course there are several Splash Parks – we set out our chairs for the day right by Splash Attack in a perfect shaded area.  It also happened to be by the Dippin Dots vendor – which my kids were thrilled about 😉  Don’t forget to dive into the Wave Pool – the waves were HUGE!  And they seemed to never end – it was a great way to cool off!

Adventure Island Tampa Attractions

If you are looking for a bit of extra shade and relaxation, there are personal Cabanas that are available to rent for the day as well.  This is a great way to make sure to have your seats shaded all day long!

Best Adventure Island Tampa Attractions

We were at the park for about 6 hours and there were a few rides and attractions that we didn’t get the chance to do, and the kids are already asking me if we can go back!

Adventure Island is definitely a way to spend a fabulous FAMILY FUN day together, the location is perfect here in Central Florida and there is really something for kids (and adults!) of all ages to enjoy.

Adventure Island Tampa

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Root Beer Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Root Beer Glazed Salmon Recipe

Root Beer Glazed Salmon Recipe

I have a delicious Salmon recipe to share with you guys today.  We have used this Root Beer Glaze on filet and on ham and it has always been a hit.  Well, recently we received Fresh Copper River Salmon from Anderson Seafoods for review and we thought the Root Beer Glaze would be fabulous on it…and we were right 🙂  The best part is that it is very easy to make…and Salmon is very healthy for you!

Root Beer Glazed Salmon Recipe
Recipe Type: Dinner
Author: Tracy @ HavingFunSaving.com
Prep time:
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I love glazed salmon! It is an easy way to add a rich flavor without a lot of effort. Get this Root Beer Glazed Salmon recipe and enjoy it tonight!
Ingredients
  • Salmon – we used Fresh Copper River Salmon from Anderson Seafoods
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 12 oz Root Beer
  • 12 oz Beef Broth – we used the Lower Sodium
Instructions
  1. Place the Root Beer and Beef Broth in a large pan and simmer for about 1 hour – *You will notice that when starts to reduce quickly – you will have to watch it almost constantly!
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  3. Place the salmon skin-side down in a baking dish
  4. Lightly drizzle the olive oil over the salmon
  5. Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the salmon
  6. Bake for 20 minutes or until flaky
  7. Top with Root Beer Glaze
  8. Serve with fresh vegetables – I made honey-roasted carrots
  9. Enjoy!

 

This is what the glaze will actually cook down to, so it will go from the 24 oz to this very small amount!  As I mentioned in the recipe – make sure to watch it very closely when it starts to reduce quickly – you don’t want to burn it!

root beer glazed salmon

Make sure to let me know if you try this Root Beer Glazed Salmon recipe…I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Root Beer Glazed Salmon Recipe

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Baked Salmon with Maple Glaze

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2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

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If you have these 2 ingredients and about 35 minutes, you can have yourself an amazingly delicious, and low fat dessert!  This Weight Watchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake is one of our favorite dessert recipes.

Healthy Pineapple Angel Food Cake

2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

I have an amazingly easy…and delicious dessert recipe for you all today.  The 4th of July is right around the corner – and whether you are having a gathering at your house or heading out to one, a yummy dessert is always a good item to have for everyone to enjoy.  I really like this Pineapple Angel Food Cake recipe because it is also low fat, in fact it’s even an Weight Watchers approved recipe 🙂  According to the new WW program, this dessert is 7 Points.

Low Fat Pineapple Angel Food Cake

It only takes TWO ingredients!  It doesn’t get much easier than that!  I went to the store and grabbed crushed pineapple in 100% juice and a box of Angel Food Cake mix and I was on my way to making this delicious dessert.  My kids aren’t even big pineapple fans (WHAT?! I know, I know…craziness) and they really like this recipe.

It’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers a light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet treat. The natural sweetness and juiciness from the pineapple give the cake an irresistible tropical flavor, making it a great choice for summer gatherings, potlucks, or when you just need a quick dessert fix.

It’s naturally lower in fat compared to traditional cakes, which makes it an excellent option when you want something sweet without feeling weighed down. Plus, since it comes together in minutes, it’s perfect those who want a treat without a lot hassle.

Why We Love This Pineapple Angel Food Cake

  • Just Two Ingredients! – Do I need to say more?
  • Moist & Refreshing – The natural sweetness and juiciness from the pineapple add the perfect amount of moisture.
  • No-Fail Recipe – Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is practically foolproof. No special techniques or fancy equipment needed—just mix, bake, and enjoy!
  • Light & Guilt-Free – With no added butter or oil, this cake is naturally lower in fat than traditional cakes, making it a great option for a lighter dessert.
Weight Watchers Pineapple Angel Food Cake

How to Store Pineapple Angel Food Cake

  • At Room Temperature: If you plan to enjoy the cake within a day or two, simply cover it loosely with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and store it at room temperature. This helps maintain its light and airy texture while preventing it from drying out.
  • In the Refrigerator: For longer storage, place the cake in an airtight container or cover it well and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Since the pineapple adds extra moisture, chilling the cake helps preserve its freshness.
  • Freezing for Later: If you want to save some for later, this cake freezes beautifully! Slice it into portions, wrap each slice tightly in plastic wrap, and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, just let a slice thaw at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes.

I mean, that is if you actually have any leftovers….We never do!

Are you ready to make some yummy dessert? Let’s do it! Now, here’s the Pineapple Angel Food Cake recipe, be sure to Print It and Pin It so that you can make it again and again.

Pineapple Angel Food Cake
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2 Ingredient Pineapple Angel Food Cake

If you have these 2 ingredients and about 35 minutes, you can have yourself an amazingly delicious, and low fat dessert! This Pineapple Angel Food Cake is one of our favorite dessert recipes.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time37 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: angel food cake, cake, desserts, healthy, pineapple, weight watchers
Author: Tracy

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 box Angel Food Cake Mix
  • 20 oz can Crushed Pineapple with 100% juice
  • low fat whipped topping if desired

Instructions

  • Combine cake mix and pineapple (with juice) in a bowl and mix
  • Pour batter into angel food baking pan or bundt ban
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 37 minutes or until golden brown and cooked throughout
  • Cool and cut
  • Top with whipped topping and a side of fresh strawberries if desired
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can definitely use an Angel Food Cake Pan or a 9×13 pan, just watch to make sure you don’t over cook if you use a 9×13.

 

Enjoy this Pineapple Angel Food Recipe.  I hope you like it as much as we do!

Easy Pineapple Angel Food Cake

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Low Calorie Vanilla Cupcakes

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Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Recipe

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You can make hummus at home with just a few ingredients and about 5 minutes. Grab this easy sun dried tomato hummus recipe and enjoy a healthy snack.
Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Recipe

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Recipe

I love hummus, I think it is a absolutely perfect dip for chips, crackers, carrots, squash, zucchini and more!  It’s also good on a burger or sandwich!  I recently had the opportunity to review Bella Sun Luci Sun Dried Tomatoes and the first thing I wanted to do was make my own Sun Dried Tomato Hummus.

Now, I will admit that I never made hummus before and I was completely amazed on how easy it was!  I mean, it was ready in just MINUTES!  And I only needed three ingredients 😉

Easy Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

Now, here’s the Sun Dried Tomato Homemade Hummus Recipe:

Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
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Sun Dried Tomato Hummus

Make a healthy and delicious snack at home. This sun dried tomato hummus recipe is ready in just minutes.
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Keyword: easy appetizer, easy recipe, healthy, hummus, snacks
Author: Tracy

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Jarred Sun Dried Tomatoes Julienne Cut with Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Italian Herbs
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 19 oz garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Place the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and sun dried tomatoes in a food processor
  • Mix for 30 second - 1 minutes until garlic is chopped
  • Add in beans to the food processor
  • Blend until smooth
  • Enjoy!

Best Sun dried Tomato Hummus

Have you ever made your own hummus? What are some of your favorite varieties? Make sure to let me know if you try this Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Recipe – I would love to hear your thoughts!

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Low-Fat Tiramisu Recipe

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Low-Fat Tiramisu Recipe

Low Fat Tiramisu Recipe

The folks at Seattle’s Best Coffee emailed me the other day and let me know I can find several amazing blends right at my neighborhood Publix! Including its first ever House Blend. Made from high quality, Latin American, Arabica beans, it’s rich, smooth and just right! I used this blend in my Coffee Banana Smoothie, it was perfect!

As the temperatures start to rise, I am loving having a cooler way to enjoy my afternoon coffee 😉

Seattle’s Best Coffee is on sale at Publix for just $4.99 right now through $4.99, so I took advantage of this amazing deal and also grabbed a bag of the Dark Roast. When I got home I was asking my husband about recipes that used coffee and he quickly requested tiramisu. Now, that proposed two challenges for me:

#1 – I have NEVER made tiramisu and I have heard it’s actually pretty hard

#2 – I have been leading a healthier lifestyle lately and how in the world am I going to make this delicious dessert with blowing all my calorie intake in just one bite?!

Low-Fat Tiramisu Recipe

But, I was up for the challenge…and I will admit, it was fun! Oh, and it’s oh so delicious 🙂  Yep, I did it – I made an “easier” and low-fat tiramisu!

Here’s the your next favorite dessert recipe:

Low-Fat Tiramisu Recipe
Recipe Type: Dessert
Author: Tracy @ HavingFunSaving.com
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 cups cool whip
  • 4oz 1/3 fat cream cheese
  • 2 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 package of lady fingers
  • 1/2 cup brewed Seattle’s Best Dark Intense coffee
  • 1 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon of dark chocolate baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon of Seattle’s Best Dark Intense coffee grounds
Instructions
  1. Brew some Seattle’s Best Dark Intense Coffee – make it extra strong
  2. Place one layer of lady fingers on your baking pan – I used an 8×8
  3. In a mixing bowl add the cool whip, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 tablespoons sugar
  4. Mix well
  5. In a small bowl or a measuring cup mix the coffee, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla
  6. Brush the coffee mixture of each lady fingers, you can then drizzle some on to ensure they are all coated well – use half of the coffee mixture (1/4 cup)
  7. Use half of the cream cheese mixture and spread it evenly over the layer of lady fingers
  8. Add another layer of lady fingers
  9. Brush the coffee mixture over the lady fingers – drizzle the remaining coffee over them
  10. Use the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture to spread over the lady fingers
  11. Sprinkle cocoa and coffee grounds on the top
  12. Chill for at least an hour before serving
Notes
I used an 8×8 pan, that size was plenty big for my husband and I. And some to share with the neighbors. I did have to cut the lady fingers in half to get the right fit.[br][br]Cook time is chill time in the recipe

 

Low-Fat Tiramisu Recipe

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Aquatica – Florida Family Fun Orlando

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It gets hot here in Florida, so why not cool down at Orlando’s hottest waterpark!  Aquatica is Orlando Family Fun, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Disclosure: I received tickets for my family to have fun at Aquatica for free, all opinions are 100% my own!
Aquatica Florida Family Fun Orlando

Aquatica – Florida Family Fun Orlando

I told you guys a few weeks ago that I got to check out the new Ihu’s Breakaway Falls over at Aquatica, and since that visit my kiddos have been begging me to go back….with them this time 😉

So, we decided to get crazy and brave Memorial Day weekend….at a water park.  I know what you are thinking – are we CRAZY?!  Well, that was my husband’s first thought actually…but after we waited for a few minutes to pay to park – everything went easy!  We got our tickets online, so there was no waiting to get tickets, got my bag checked, and we were on our way to find a shaded place to sit.

There are tons of umbrellas scattered throughout the white sandy beach areas at Aquatica, so we actually didn’t have any trouble finding a great spot to sit.  Now, I do recommend getting there earlier in the day if you want to make sure you have a shaded spot, as it did get busy.

Aquatica Orlando details

We sat right in front of Whanau Way, so that is where we headed first. The first thing we noticed was how fast the line moved on this one, you grab your double tube and you are on your way! My husband loved that while you are in line, there is lots of shade, so even though it’s warm outside, you are shaded while waiting for your water fun. We rode this one the most, and we all decided it was our favorite. I am pretty sure you could hear me laughing throughout most of the park 😉 I think our longest wait time was 10 minutes, which is OUTSTANDING!

Aquatica Orlando information

My daughter was a bit nervous about riding the Taumata Racer, so we sat out while my husband and son raced down this thrill ride. Riders grab their mats and race 8 at a time down twists and then a final plunge. The boys loved it! There were actually seats right by the landing, so Sadie and I sat and relaxed in the shade while we watched for them to come down.

Aquatica Waterpark details

Want to go swimming? Well, enjoy one of the TWO wave pools! Of course, my kiddos had to check them both out 🙂 One has bigger waves than the other, but the kids really enjoyed them both. You can watch for the clock to turn from a “Clock” to a “Countdown” and get excited for the waves to start!

Aquatica Waterpark information

The kids also liked the Walkabout Waters for an fun way to get wet, climb all sorts of obstacles, and head down easy slides, and get dumped on by HUGE buckets of water!

Aquatica Orlando Waterpark information

Another favorite of ours was Roa’s Rapids. Think lazy river….but not at all lazy! Sadie flew around on this one, she wore a life vest so that she could float super easy and she was on her way – I seriously don’t think she stopped laughing any of the four times we went around it!

If you are looking for some serious family fun – at an affordable price – make sure to check out Aquatica over in Orlando.  I know my family loves it – and I hope yours does too 🙂

The best way to experience Aquatica Orlando is with a single-day ticket, but I recommend keeping the fun going all year long with an Annual Pass, starting at just $96.  You can also bundle in Busch Gardens and SeaWorld to save even more and you can have fun at all locations!

For more information, visit AquaticaOrlando.com.

There are actually quite a few rides that we didn’t get to experience this time before we officially wore out the kids, including Ihu’s Breakaway Falls – so we are planning a trip back soon!  That’s just one of the great things about Aquatica – it’s so close!  A fabulous day trip!

Aquatica Orlando Waterpark details

Want some SERIOUS THRILLS?  Check out my review on Ihu’s Breakaway Falls  My son is planning on doing this one on our next visit!

Aquatica Orlando Waterpark

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Salt Water Cowboys – My Favorite Restaurant in St. Augustine

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If you are visiting St. Augustine Florida, be sure to stop in Salt Water Cowboys! It’s our favorite restaurant in St. Augustine, the food is great and the atmosphere is fun.

Salt Water Cowboys in St. Augustine

Salt Water Cowboys – My Favorite Restaurant in St. Augustine

The kids are almost out of school, and if you are looking for a fun day trip from Orlando, a fun weekend trip, or even a week getaway – I have told you guys that I love St. Augustine!   And if you are going, I wanted to share my favorite restaurant in St. Augustine – Salt Water Cowboys.

Salt Water Cowboys Restaurant in St. Augustine

We always get a bucket of Crawfish for an appetizer, it’s the only time we get them!

Salt Water Cowboys St. Augustine menu

There isn’t a dish that we have had that we haven’t loved.  My dad ALWAYS gets the ribs, my kiddos order from the Lighter Fare menu, and my mom, husband, and I always rotate between a few of the seafood dishes.  The one pictured above is the Blackened Tilapia with their Cucumber Sauce, and it is my favorite.  The sauce is adds the perfect dash of cool to the kick of the cajun.

Make sure that you don’t miss dessert!

Salt Water Cowboys St. Augustine desserts

They have had just a few options for YEARS – a chocolate almond pie, a pineapple coconut pie, and one of two versions of cheesecakes or key lime pie.  And every single time we order one of each and share them all.  They are all amazing!

Salt Water Cowboys St. Augustine info

The views are beautiful – as it is tucked back from the main road and it on a “swamp.”
Salt Water Cowboys St. Augustine details

Salt Water Cowboys is only open from 5-9pm and I STRONGLY recommend getting there as close to 5pm as possible.  We strive to get there at about 4:45 or 4:50 because it will be packed by 6pm.  That’s the parking lot as we walked out…filled to the max!  If you do get there late and have to wait – I will say that it is worth the wait.  They do have a bar window outside where you can get a drink while you wait.

Salt Water Cowboys in St. Augustine Florida

If you go to Salt Water Cowboys – make sure to let me know – I hope you love it as much as we do 🙂

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TwirlyGirl Dress Review

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TwirlyGirl Dress Review + Coupon Code

TwirlyGirl Dress Review + Coupon Code

Do you have a little girl in your life?  I have a beautiful daughter and it amazing me daily what an adorable girly, girl she can be sometimes!  I had my son first, so when Sadie was born I didn’t run out and get a bunch of girly toys or anything – I figured she could play with all the goodies we always had.  Plus, I was a tomboy – so I really didn’t see the need for all things pink and purple.  But now, my daughter really adores pretty dresses for girls like these!

Princesses and pink was all she wanted!  All on her own!  She wanted the pretty and pink and fun and girly.  I was so surprised, it just seemed like she was “wired” that way.  And of course, I found it adorable!  What mom doesn’t like to doll up her little lady now and then?

Now Sadie is 6 and she still loves to be girly, have fun, and wear pretty little girl dresses so when I got the opportunity to review a fun dress from the Twirly Girl Shop – I was pretty excited!

These dresses are made to TWIRL.  And I means TWIRL!  I have never seem a dress twirl so perfectly before…but I guess that’s why they are named Twirly Girl 😉  They make pretty dresses for girls.  Girls that love to TWIRL.

Check out Sadie in her dress:
TwirlyGirl Dress Review + Coupon Code

That is the Day Dreaming Dress! Looks fun, doesn’t it?!  Sadie sure thinks so – and that’s the important part to me.  In fact, I have to wash hers today because she wants to wear it to school tomorrow 🙂

TwirlyGirl was started by a mom of two little girls that wanted dresses that were fun, comfortable, reversible, and would twirl!  So, Cynthia Jamin made them! The girls loved them and wore them all thetime, they hated taking them off! Soon Cynthia was being asked by other parents how to get those pretty girls dresses, and then TwirlyGirl was born!

TwirlyGirl Dress Review + Coupon Code

I will agree that one of the first things Sadie said about the dress was that it wasn’t itchy like some other dresses and that it was super comfy.

Where do you get these pretty girls dresses? Shop here! Plus if you use coupon code TGFun (case sensitive) you will receive 10% off your order. Make sure to input the code into the Coupon Code box at checkout, it does expire on 5/15/14 so make sure to get your extra savings soon!

The coupon code does not apply to sale items, gift certificates or Design your Own Dress feature.

You will be happy to know too that each dress comes adorably wrapped and ready to give to that special little day! Dresses are some popular products of Target Ad and Black Friday Ads. Actually, Sadie loves what the dress was wrapped it – it is the super soft material that the dress is made of.  She uses it as a hair tie, to play with, and to cuddle with while watching TV.

So, if you have a little lady in your life that loves to have FUN too, I suggest checking out the fun dresses at TwirlyGirl!

Have fun Twirling 😉

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