I was recently made aware of Greater Good and wanted to share some gift ideas that also give back. Every purchase on Greater Good goes to one of the causes below and to mask donations. This year Greater Good has donated 1.245 million masks and counting. Each cause has its own website. For example, if you purchase Alpaca Mittens through The Animal Rescue Site, then 71 animals are fed. If you ... Read more
Grinch’s Grotto at Westfield Old Orchard
** Thanks to the Grinch's Grotto for hosting our visit. 2020 has been a Grinch of a year, so the Grinch's Grotto experience at Westfield Old Orchard (and other locations) seemed like an appropriate family-friendly holiday event this year. It's an opportunity to have a private meet-and-greet with the Grinch himself and even take home some souvenirs. The girls were so excited to meet ... Read more
Attending Brookfield Zoo Holiday Magic Experience During the Pandemic
I was unsure if we'd attend Holiday Magic Experience this year, but capacity restrictions and required masks made it a possibility to go to Brookfield Zoo's annual holiday event. This event had more people in attendance than we saw on our last visit to the zoo on a weekday. We visited on a weekend night on its first weekend. Still we were able to distance as much as possible. Things to ... Read more
Our Christmas Home Tour 2020 and New Lighted Christmas Decorations
** 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
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
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
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
What’s in My Kids’ Easter Baskets
** This post about what's in my kids' Easter baskets contains affiliate links. I'm trying to keep our daily life as normal as possible given the circumstances, and that includes planning to have an Easter egg hunt at home and give the girls their Easter baskets. This year I purchased their Easter basket gifts ahead of time, in early February. Luckily I have not needed to go anywhere to shop for ... Read more
Galentine’s Day Gift Ideas
** This post on Galentine's Day gift ideas for your best friends contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made after clicking these links at no additional cost to you. Besides Valentine's Day, there's one day I love to celebrate and wish I could spend with my friends each year: Galentine's Day. If you've ever watched "Parks and Recreation," you know it's February 13 and it's a day ... Read more