** This post contains affiliate links and gifted lighted Christmas decorations. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! This year I upgraded our family's Christmas decorations because we could use some extra cheer. I found some gorgeous lighted Christmas decorations on Lights.com and some other decor that have really ... Read more
Books About Diversity for Kids
** This post on books about diversity for kids contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! If you're looking to add books to your family's collection, consider these books about diversity for kids. They tell inspiring and significant moments in history in a way that is interesting and ... Read more
DIY Christmas Wreath
** This post about my DIY Christmas wreath contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Over the weekend I tried my hand at creating a DIY Christmas wreath using items I had in my home. I'm sharing what I used along with ideas for recreating this wreath while not spending a lot of money. ... Read more
Gifts for Kids
** This post about Christmas gifts for kids contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Have you started your Christmas shopping? While most of the gifts I am purchasing have been from small businesses, toys are one category for which I often shop at major retailers. I'm sharing several ideas of gifts for kids to consider ... Read more
My Experience as a Poll Worker in the 2020 Election
I have wanted to be a poll worker for many years, but the task seemed daunting. Election workers in many states have to work long shifts, from 5 a.m. until after polls close, usually after 7 p.m. This year I was finally motivated to sign up given the need for poll workers during the pandemic. The process to become an election judge began with an application. I have to credit Power the Polls, which ... Read more
Our 2020 Ofrenda for Dia de Los Muertos
I am proud of my family's ofrenda, or altar, for Dia de los Muertos this year. Day of the Dead is a holiday on Nov. 1-2 this year that celebrates our loved ones who have passed away. We set up an offering table with photos and memories of those who have died. I'm sharing what we included in our ofrenda this year: Faux flowers. I was unable to find marigolds because they are no longer in ... Read more
Visiting Kroll’s Fall Harvest Farm
I was unsure whether we'd visit a pumpkin farm in 2020 because I doubted we'd be able to keep our distance, but a neighbor told me about Kroll's Fall Harvest Farm in Waukegan. Kroll's was offering timed entry tickets to help make social distancing possible and avoid crowds. We visited on Halloween at the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. time slot. With timed tickets, you can visited during those hours only. We ... Read more
Making Special Memories With Letters From Santa
** This post is sponsored by Santa's Letter Factory. All opinions about requesting letters from Santa are my own. This year we want to make Christmas even more special by getting personalized letters from Santa for our girls. It's been such a difficult year for the girls with having to distance and not see our family, so I'd like to make it up to them as much as possible with unique ... Read more
Etsy Gifts for Her
** This roundup of Etsy gifts for her contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! 2020 has been incredibly difficult for small business and many Americans in general. Some have lost their jobs and started side hustles such as Etsy shops to supplement their income. I am making a commitment to ... Read more
Quarantine Favorites
** This post on my quarantine favorites contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. What a year, am I right? If you would have told me a year ago I'd be writing about some of my favorite purchases during quarantine, aka the 2020 pandemic, I would have thought you'd lost your mind. But here we are. I want to share ... Read more