Here’s a glimpse into the beauty of Bok Tower Gardens in Polk County. Bok Tower Gardens is a place I always wanted to visit since there is a Carillon inside of the tower – it’s called a “Singing Tower”. The gardens are unique and have different themes throughout the property & the surroundings are beautiful… Read more
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Red & Gray Christmas Tree, Set Up & Ornaments
Enjoy my 2018 Red & Gray Christmas Tree, and a little about my set up for my small home, and special ornaments! This post contains affiliate links for Amazon. If you make a purchase by clicking on them, I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! It seems… Read more
My Wild Birds & Squirrels – Living the Dream
Today, I am sharing something special to me – a little bit about the wild birds (and squirrels) that come to my yard! Today is my birthday! And so I wanted to share a special post with you about my wild birds and squirrels – something that I really love! Before I get started, I… Read more
Visiting Four Purls Yarn Shop in Winter Haven, Florida
These photos are from my visit to Four Purls Yarn Shop last December (2018). Four Purls is my local yarn shop. They are located in downtown Winter Haven, Florida, which is about an hour away from me, but soooo worth the drive. I first discovered this awesome little yarn shop two years ago when I… Read more
New Year’s Resolutions & A Giveaway!
Hi everyone! It’s been quite here on the blog for awhile. I was sooooo busy (and a little overwhelmed) with holiday orders, and longer hours at work (retail), so I didn’t have any time to hop online at all. I am still pretty steady, but not the same kind of deadline, so I wanted to… Read more
Lunch at Rincón Montañero in Orlando, Florida
My mom and I try to have lunch together at least every other week. Back in April, she had a gift certificate to a Colombian place called Rincón Montañero, so we headed over to try it out, and we both loved it! Rincón Montañero is located on South Semoran Boulevard in between Colonial Drive and… Read more
Visiting the Renninger’s Flea Market in Mount Dora Florida
I have only been to the Renninger’s Flea Market in Mount Dora, Florida twice, but it’s one of my favorites. Have you ever seen the show Flea Market Flip? Also one of my favorites! Both times I have gone to this flea market, I felt like I was at one of those big ones you… Read more
I Spy With my Little Eyes… A Baby Butterfly!
Have you ever seen a baby butterfly before?! I hadn’t! I caught a glimpse of this little guy out of the corner of my eye as I returned to work from my lunch break. How you might ask? Well, if it flies around me, I stare it down to see if I should run or… Read more
The Importance Of Hobbies For Seniors: Staying Connected, Sharp, And Healthy
[Image via Pixabay] Last month I received an email from Maria of Hobby Jr. asking if she could share a post on the benefits of why hobbies are great for mental health, and of course, I jumped at the chance to have her share here. She went on to say as someone who has dealt with… Read more
Putting Edge Mini Golf – Living the Dream Wednesday
Todd and I loooovvvveeee to play putt putt. We go one or two times a month, and are always looking up new places to play… I have to take a moment out of what I am typing to share that my cat, Shiloh, is laying right next to me sleeping AND dreaming. His paws are… Read more