In honor of Game Day, I thought I’d share some cool, recent Gator finds! Hair accessories from Could You Be Any Cuter? You may have seen this one on my Instagram, but here it is again. These made us stop in our tracks as we walked to the game last weekend. She had a little table set […]
How is she 3?! I planned this party so far ahead of time because I knew I’d be recovering from giving birth. And yes, less than 3 weeks from giving birth, here I was hosting a bustling birthday party for 30 people. But it’s what I love to do! This post contains affiliate links. All […]
It’s time. Our countdown over the summer has been dwindling away. September is my energizing month — because college football season kicks off this week!! It doesn’t matter if your entire family is loyal to one team, or if you’re a house divided, it’s always fun to get […]
I am all about customization and personalization and I am super excited about these options for my fall Gator gear! Plunder Design Jewelry’s Atlas design allows you to personalize your necklace with any image or graphic (as long as it’s not copyrightable image, i.e. the Gator head). You can choose antique gold or silver. Check these designs out below that […]
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. It’s been a little quiet here on this virtual GrowGators page, but definitely not in reality! We announced our pregnancy back in August with this cute little gem: And since then, I’ve been busy with an active toddler, 2 classes to teach at UF, moving […]
I’ve been a little radio silent here recently between the holidays, sniffles, a new semester of students, and prepping for Lily’s 2nd Birthday. It’s definitely been a balancing act. Onwards into spring in Florida! I’m going to diverge from the Gator theme today to blog about Lily’s 2nd birthday party. This is more of an […]
Even though it’s summer, you can still infuse a little bit of your love for the Gators into your summer barbecues! This bread recipe is also the perfect centerpiece for your tailgate this upcoming football season. Even if you’re not a fan of the Florida Gators, this recipe is fun for kids. Rhodes Bake-N-Serv products are […]
We had the unique situation that our daughter’s first birthday also fell on our 10th wedding anniversary. We always talked about having a small, 10 year vow renewal ceremony, never dreaming it would also be on our baby’s birthday! So how to plan around these special occasions? I couldn’t find anything online about a dual […]
Once again, Gators sit atop the leaderboard in several sports this week: Men’s Basketball, Softball, Gymnastics, & Men’s Swimming (SEC Champions)!!! So let’s celebrate with a Giveaway! GIVEAWAY Your little Gator girl can be right there cheering the Gators on in a handmade orange & blue tutu with matching hair bow from Monkee Bowz! Owned […]
We are about 2 months away from Lily’s first birthday, and planning is underway! This has been the fastest year of my life and I have cherished every moment. OK, maybe there were about three moments where I definitely needed a break, but still, an amazing 10 months so far. We have the unique aspect […]
Being the scrapbooker and photo/memory keeper that I am, I’ve been excited for awhile to try out a new store that is tailored to Instagram and photo lovers…Polaroid Fotobar! One of my New Year’s resolution is to not let my beautiful photos stay on my phone. I want to see them each day, and smile. […]
If you’re looking for some whimsical Gator art to decorate your baby/child’s room, check out these fun ideas to bring a little bit of Gator Nation into their room. There are additional ideas on my Pinterest board too! What style do you prefer for your kid’s room? Vintage/handmade? Or using the licensed Gator head/logo? Go […]
Who doesn’t love a unique, handmade gift? Well, unless, it’s an ugly sweater, right? My choice for finding unique gifts each year is the annual Craft Festival at the O’Connell Center at UF. Although we’ve moved to Orlando, I try to return each year for this festival with its abundance of handmade Gator gifts, whether […]