My mom is an avid plant lover and I am a woman after my mom’s own heart. Growing up, every chance she had my mom would go to the local nursery, often with her kids in tow.  She’s instilled in me a love for gardening and Apenberry’s nursery in Winter Park has helped keep that love alive.

Over the long weekend Eric and I had some time to explore a little more of our hometown. We had heard about the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour from family, and with no plans and perfect weather we decided to give it a chance. I have to say, it was a lot of fun!

Christmas shopping is in full swing now. With a family of travelers, I’ve grown up seeing anything from hiking socks to first aid kits on Christmas lists. I mean, when others are asking for gift ideas, now is a prime time to start collecting the gear you’ll need for your next adventure!

Back in the summer of 2015 my sister and I backpacked Europe for about 3 weeks, visiting 4 countries and stopping in 13 different cities. With us both being poor college students at the time, you can bet traveling on a budget was a priority. Here are some of the tips we discovered along the way.

One of the most beautiful gardens I’ve been too lies just outside of Orlando, Bok Tower. It’s actually a National Historic Landmark, and happens to be one of Eric’s and my favorite places for a picnic.