The Last Back To School Day

The Last Back To School Day

It’s all over Facebook and social media. It’s the first day of school. There are tears from moms and my favorite – the mom in the pool with a glass of wine as her children head off to school. My friends and I always celebrated 

Cheers for a Fun, Smart and Safe New Year! 🥂

Cheers for a Fun, Smart and Safe New Year! 🥂

Be safe. How many times have you told your children to “Be Safe”? My youngest, who is an adult and is going to do whatever he wants to do, just walked out of the door with these words following him. I usually say “Have Fun”, 

The Original – Birthday – Key Lime Pie

The Original – Birthday – Key Lime Pie

My husband and middle son recently informed me that they liked the “old key lime pie” better than the one I’ve made recently  (and that I included on a blog – https://www.tropicallifefoodandfun.com/key-lime-pie-a-sliver-or-a-slice/.  Since we always have a key lime pie for my husband’s birthday celebration, I 

The Absolute BEST Christmas Cookies!

The Absolute BEST Christmas Cookies!

I love, love, love frosted sugar cookies. Anyone who has been around me knows that I love to make them, I love to give them to friends & family and I love to eat them! My grandmother gave me a baking set when I was 

Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day

I love my sons to the point of craziness.  I’m not that unusual because I see my “mom friends” doing the same thing.  It’s one of the qualities that make me love those women – that makes us friends.  We celebrate our children, their milestones and their