Having just returned from a rockin’ staycation at the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach, I was so happy to see the press release about this and had to share! Just another reason, not that you really need one, to head... Continue reading →

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently streamlined its social enterprise division, which includes A Spoon Full of Hope and Catering for Good, to operate as one entity: Plate Above Catering. The move aims to generate more funding for local workforce... Continue reading →

Have you ever been planning a trip somewhere new and thought about doing a bit more with your time there? Have you thought about volunteering with a local charity but aren’t sure where to start? This week I’m introducing a... Continue reading →

Give Kids The World Village has some great fundraising events going on this month here in Orlando! Not sure what Give Kids The World Village is? Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit “storybook” resort in Central Florida.... Continue reading →

Has it been hot enough for you here in Orlando this summer?? Man oh man! If you are looking for some cheap (or even free) ways to cool off this summer in Orlando, I’ve got you covered. These ideas are... Continue reading →

The Christner family is celebrating a milestone anniversary on June 9 to honor 30 years of legendary dining in Orlando at Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster. In addition to myriad charities, foundations, and events supported throughout the years, the family-owned, award-winning... Continue reading →

Recently I took advantage of my Sea World annual pass and headed to Aquatica for the first time. This year when I got my Sea World pass it also included access to Aquatica. I love water parks and hadn’t been... Continue reading →

Melissa’s Race to Battle Brain Cancer is SO much more than another 5K. This event is a FUNDRAISER benefiting FLORIDA HOSPITAL CANCER INSTITUTE for brain cancer research. It’s also a fun, challenging, and certified chip-timed 5K run and walk, located... Continue reading →

I love doing yoga, but I don’t get to yoga classes very often. Working at home has its perks, but I still haven’t been making it to classes. It is like there has been a lot going on or something.... Continue reading →