For Disney guests, springtime is an opportunity to enjoy extra seasonal fun. The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, which runs from March through June, offers many family activities.   What is all the buzz about? While you might spot Spike the Bee in one of the flower beds, other fun opportunities include gardens, character topiaries, unique photo opportunities, themed merchandise for sale, a butterfly landing, a concert series, festival food, and more.   Beauty an

We are still in the first quarter of a new year, and if you need reminding that this is when many people complete organizing projects, listen to all the advertisements for related products and services.   There is nothing like starting a new year by cleaning a closet and using the space better. If one of your New Year’s Eve resolutions was being more organized, I recommend rearranging one of your closets. Any time of year is a great time to become more organized and productiv

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As we transition from fall to winter, I realize Dollywood’s Harvest Festival was a poetic way for me to embrace fall and let it go to...

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It is the dreaded question: What’s for dinner? If you struggle to figure out what to make for dinner every night, you are not alone. Maybe it was a New Year’s resolution to eat takeout less often, or perhaps you want to be more organized with grocery shopping and meal planning. (Discover my unique take on New Year’s resolutions. )   Whether it was a resolution or not, planning meals can decrease stress, help you stick with your dietary goals, and save time and money. Here is

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Christmas is almost upon us, and it reminds me of the Christmas Eve church service I attended years ago. The church had many services available during the day, and it was a stop-by-when-you-wanted kind of service. I do not remember what time slot we attended, but it was so busy that they funneled many of us to the stage where the choir usually sat as an overflow seating area. We were sitting facing all the attendees; it was a little awkward, but it was not a problem. The serv

It is almost time for the most unique meal of the year. People will spend days cooking and stressing over the large meal they must cook for all their guests, all to be a little disappointed that everything is consumed in approximately 30 minutes and the next few days will be filled with boring leftovers. As if chopping vegetables for days in advance and cleaning the house from top to bottom does not contribute enough stress for Thanksgiving hosts, many find themselves working