I was asked to visit Crayola Experience with my family. Although I received complimentary admission, all opinions are my own. Sponsored post. When Crayola Experience asked to partner with me to write a blog post, I quickly said yes because we love it so much and hadn’t been in quite a few months. Besides […]
This is a sponsored post. Ahh– the carseat. It keeps our littles safe, but when it comes to logistics, sometimes you need a simpler, portable option. BubbleBum is a cost-effective, portable, lightweight, inflatable car booster seat for children ages 4-11. It easily deflates and folds flat so that kids or parents can carry it in backpacks or handbags. BubbleBum […]
This is a sponsored post. I love giving my little ones kisses (and the hubby too for that matter). What I don’t like is rubbing lipstick off their cheeks. My friend Dana, an independent SeneGence distributor, introduced me to Lipsense Long-Lasting Liquid Lipstick and Gloss. Read on to learn more and win your own set! […]
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So you may have seen some awesome products on my social feeds last night! As a contributor to Orlando Moms Blog, I attended the second annual Favorite Things event at the Orlando Science Center where I, along with my fellow mom bloggers, were treated to a wonderful evening with food, music, company and of course, […]
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 […]
By now you may have heard about the new bag policy at the Swamp (now known as Steve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium). These new policies are not exactly conducive to “growing those little Gators” and will make it harder on parents as they figure out how to bring all the essentials needed […]
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 […]
Football season is upon us, and here at Grow Gators, we are more than ready! Grow Gators has teamed up with You Name It Custom Creations to bring you an awesome giveway to kick off our favorite time of year. You Name It creates custom wooden letters with your favorite characters, colors and themes. With […]
As a kid, I remember going to the mall with my grandmother to have lunch and a shopping excursion. Our favorite lunch stop: Sbarro. Sbarro looks a little different now with a revamped logo, menu and storefront, but the most important fact is the same: their original NY style pizza is still one of the […]
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 […]
This month we’re celebrating Grow Gator’s one year anniversary! I can’t believe it’s been a year already! I’ve enjoyed getting to know some of you and sharing in the spirit and camaraderie that is Gator Nation. Thank you for following me and my family as we explore the orange and blue lifestyle as a family, […]
We’re heading into a BIG away game this weekend (Beat ‘Bama), and it’s the perfect time for a giveaway!!! I stumbled upon Unique Memories by LeAnn as I searched Etsy for Frozen items (what parent isn’t these days?!). I saw her adorable Gator Pillowcase dress, and the rest is history. It’s now in my hands […]
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 […]
Lily’s first year went by like a flash! Wow! What a week we’ve had. Photos, a visit to the Magic Kingdom, a big party (more to come on this), and lots of love from family and friends. Mama is still playing catch up from all the activity around here, but here are some pictures in […]