A few years back, pre COVID (since that is how we measure things nowadays), I brought my kids to Universal. It was one of the first trips I’d brought them on as a single mom and it felt big. But I ended up with my first ever huge migraine, out of nowhere, and was soContinue reading “Universal Guide 🎡🎢”
Author Archives: Kismet
On NYE
Admit it. New Years Eve is always sort of a disappointment, right? You spend big money for a ticket to what is billed as The Party or maybe you celebrate a little more low key with friends. You shell out for a babysitter. If you are me you dress up. . . And inevitably itContinue reading “On NYE”
TreeUmph Review
Today my family visited TreeUmph in Bradenton, Florida for the first time. It is an ingenious collection of ropes courses set among the trees in rural inland Florida. There are three different courses for different age and skill levels. The more challenging ones take about 3 hours. Kids have to be able to reach toContinue reading “TreeUmph Review”
Vaccine Truth
Our family has avoided vaccines for some time. I began to educate myself when my oldest boys were little. Of my five, only my three oldest have had any. We live in Florida where the kids have religious exemptions from vaccination for their attendance in public school. I am grateful to COVID for bringing concernsContinue reading “Vaccine Truth”
Holidays Without Your Kids 😢🎄🤶
When you are a single mom the first holiday without your kids can be devastating. This year my kids were with me the last week of school and we tried to incorporate some fun pre-Christmas activities. For example we decorated pre-baked cookies. When they were really little my Mom was still alive and would bringContinue reading “Holidays Without Your Kids 😢🎄🤶”
Florida Amusement Park Mom Hacks
Today I am going to address Sea World & Busch Gardens because this single mama of five is just finishing a whirlwind weekend pre-Christmas trip to both with my three teenage boys & two pre-teen girls. Not for the feint of heart but so worth the quality family time together & memories made! Follow myContinue reading “Florida Amusement Park Mom Hacks”
On Race
Why is the government the only one asking about our race? In completing forms for private businesses I cannot recall a time when I was asked to provide my race. However every government form always asks me to choose one, with no option of choosing prefer not to answer. The most recent one had aContinue reading “On Race”
Requiring Reformation
Gotcha! 😉 Bet you thought this was going to be a politics or possibly religion article. Instead thought I’d offer a humorous piece (though still interwoven with my thoughts in general as you will find…). Things to be reformed or possibly eradicated: 1. The way you are supposed to open refrigerated canned biscuits and cinnamonContinue reading “Requiring Reformation”
Thoughtful Perspective
This is really insightful commentary. open.spotify.com/episode/3zZUHtTkE6hiSN9jP6SvXs
Fall Green Smoothie 🥤🥗
My usual green smoothie recipe is baby spinach, some baby kale, cucumber, celery & ginger root, all organic, with filtered water. But it’s the time of year to add a bit of fall color to my usual green drink (still comes out green, no worries!) with the addition of fresh cranberries and orange. Yum!
Notes From Real Life 