** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these limks at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Last weekend was special because we celebrated V turning 5 with a unicorn theme party at our gym. V requestaed a unicorn theme for her 5th birthday and I did my best to make her request come true on a budget. Because we spent a bit to ... Read more
World’s Largest HIIT Class Record Attempt at Wrigley Field
Last weekend I participated in the World's Largest HIIT Class at Wrigley Field. It was an event by Orangetheory Fitness and Augie's Quest to raise money for ALS research and awareness and to set a Guinness World Record for attendance at a high-intensity interval training workout class. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I knew the actual class wouldn't be on the field. Ticket prices varied based ... Read more
Surviving First Trip Away From Baby/Kids
Last week I traveled to D.C. by myself to be a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding. Because it was an adults-only wedding and Graham had to work, we decided it would be best to leave our girls at home with their dad and have my mom fly out to visit, which she already wanted to do that week. The timing of the wedding happened to coincide with V's birthday and Mother's Day. On top of the emotions that ... Read more
Useful Business Advice From “Chillpreneur” by Denise Duffield Thomas
** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small compensation for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! My most recent audiobook was "Chillpreneur," which is geared toward business owners. I was drawn by the premise that you could be successful in business without working every second of the day. Denise Duffield Thomas' goal is to ... Read more
Family-Friendly Florida Attractions on Our Wish List
** This post about family-friendly Florida destinations is sponsored by VISIT FLORIDA. All opinions are my own. #FindYourFlorida When we visited Florida for the first time as a family of three in 2017, I was pleasantly surprised by how familiar the state felt to me. When we pick a travel destination, we always prefer places where we can see an abundance of fauna and flora, and Florida has no ... Read more
My Favorite Purchases for Our Home
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commision for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Making our house a home has been a slow but satisfying process so far. Graham and I love doing much of the work ourselves, which makes it all incredibly rewarding and saves money. We take our time selecting each item that we buy to ... Read more
Race-Day Mistakes to Avoid | Kentucky Derby Mini Marathon 2019 Recap
Photo by Marathon Foto Graham and I ran our first half-marathon together last weekend at the 2019 Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon in Louisville. In the nearly eight years we've been together he's been my cheerleader as I finished half-marathons, marathons and Ragnar Relays, but this year we set a goal to train for a race together, and we did it! The Mini Marathon is usually held the ... Read more
The Importance of Probiotics: How I Stay Healthy and Active This Spring
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #AlignedDaily #AlignDaily #CollectiveBias Earlier this year I reflected on my goals for 2019, and one of the most important is to get back into a healthier and more active lifestyle. Luckily I found a partner to keep me accountable in this mission. To motivate ourselves, my ... Read more
Mother’s Day Gifts That Give Back
** This post contains affiliate links. I love to share gift ideas for all holidays and occasions that also give back. I don't do this every time I buy a present, but whenever possible I like to buy gifts from companies that help others in some way. Mother's Day is quickly approaching, and if you're still shopping for something for a loved one and you also want to do some good in the world, you ... Read more
Why We Love Our Primo® Water Dispenser
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #ParentingWithPrimoH2O #CollectiveBias We've been loving updating our fixer-upper since we bought it last summer and it's slowly coming together. Besides painting and decorating each room, there was one project I especially wanted to tackle since moving in: Getting a water dispenser. Why? ... Read more