It’s the weekend! And if you’re anything like me, you’re constantly looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while squeezing in a little fun for yourself. Rob usually takes over the grill, Jenny and Sam are glued to their phones or arguing about who gets to choose the movie, and I’m over here like, […]

As a mom, finding a good park is like finding a gold mine. It’s the place where you can breathe for a minute, let the kids burn off some energy, and maybe—just maybe—have a conversation that doesn’t involve the words “I’m hungry” or “I’m bored.” Rob and I have spent our fair share of weekends […]

Living in Fort Myers, you quickly realize that beaches are like an unofficial state religion around here. I mean, who wouldn’t love the idea of spending a day with your kids building sandcastles, getting splashed by waves, and maybe spotting a dolphin or two? That being said, not all beaches are created equal when it […]

If you’re a mom in Fort Myers, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the menu, silently begging for a place that won’t make you want to pull your hair out mid-meal. I mean, I love a good night out, but let’s face it—when you’re hauling kids to dinner, the odds are pretty high that someone […]

So, you’ve packed up the car (probably about ten times more than you thought you’d need), kissed your old hometown goodbye, and now you’re headed to the sunny paradise that is Fort Myers. Welcome! I know how it feels to be a new mom in a new town. My family moved here a few years […]

My grandma’s house sat right there on Fort Myers Beach, a little blue cottage with the best porch for sipping sweet tea and watching the world go by. And then—poof—Hurricane Ian decided it didn’t like her décor and wiped it off the map. Gone. Just…gone. The house that smelled like cinnamon toast and sunscreen. The […]