Elaine
A Florida native copywriter and homeschooling mom of two with big dreams of doing simple things with great love. Graduated from UCF with a degree in English Literature, which gave her strong opinions on Jack Kerouac and where to get the best tacos at midnight. Either drinking coffee or a margarita right now. Spends her days learning, creating, exploring, and trying to convince everyone knitting is cool. Often has hands covered in bread flour. Fears living through another low-rise jeans trend.
One Easy Step to Save on Groceries, Gas, and More with Winn-Dixie + Plenti
Everyone is always looking for ways to save money on the essentials, but sometimes the hassle just doesn’t seem worth it. Extreme couponing, keeping track of multiple rewards cards, and solely shopping sales can...
2017 Guide to March
Is there anything more beautiful than Orlando in March? The weather is sure to be gorgeous, so we have lots of ideas for how you and your family can spend time together and enjoy it!
2017 March Family-Friendly Events
March has lots of family-friendly events to enjoy with your whole crew!
We have so many events to look forward to, whether you are looking to see some helicopters in action, watch a kid-friendly...
2017 St. Patrick’s Day Events
March means breaking out your green clothes and looking out for rainbows! We have found some amazing St. Patrick's Day events you can bring the whole family to!
Mighty St. Patrick's Festival at Raglan Road
March...
2017 March Date Ideas
Date night is important, so we have rounded up some adult-only events happening in March that you can share with your partner!
Samurai Supper at Baoery Asian Gastropub
March 1
Culture Pop!
March 3
Orlando City Pub Crawl
March 4
Hannibal...
2017 March Festivals
This March is sure to be a beautiful month to spend outside at our Orlando festivals, and we have lots of different events for you to enjoy with the entire family!
Florida Strawberry Festival
March 2...
The Case for Date Night
Before our lovely and amazing toddler burst onto the scene, my husband and I used to furrow our brows in confusion when couples with kids talked about “date night” with the same longing look usually...
A Day in My MOX Shoes
Ever since I became a mom it seems like I have been on the hunt for the perfect simple, comfy, and polished wardrobe staples. In short, the search has not been easy. It is...
When They Say Marriage is Hard Work
My husband and I have known each other for most of our lives: through the weirdness of elementary school, the awkwardness of middle school, and the horrible decisions of high school (seriously...what were we thinking?)....
The New Year’s Resolutions Pretty Much All Moms Should Have
We all come from different backgrounds and beliefs; we have different perspectives on parenting and family dynamics, but many of us struggle with similar obstacles because we share one thing in common: that title...
The One Trick That Works with My Stubborn Toddler
Is there some mean fairy that sends out secret messages to all kids on their second birthday? It really seemed like a switch flipped after my daughter turned two. Everything was a battle from...
Please Don’t Tear Down the Cliché That is Holding Me Up
Why are there so many parenting clichés? From the moment we reveal that we are expecting a little bitty life changer, we seem to elicit a reel of repeated responses. And it never stops....
Justfly’s Best Tips and Tools for Planning an Orlando Staycation
We truly live where everyone else vacations, which we hate when it comes to snowbird traffic, but we love when we are looking for vacations close to our homes.
I have been promising my husband...
Ditching Artificial with BodyArmor Sports Drinks
I have a confession, but my guess is I'm not alone: I do not drink enough. Well, nothing that hydrates me anyway. I have always had a hard time drinking enough water, and I...
What is an “Invitation to Play” and How the Heck Do I Do It?
Now that I have a big-girl two year old, I have really started to rethink my approach to her toys and her play. Of course I want her to build her imagination, experience new...