I love Halloween! I’ve been dressing up for as long as I can remember. After running door to door excited, the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup would excite me as I cursed the old woman who gave me a box of raisins. The most important part and exciting part of trick or treating was dumping out all the…
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Leaving the Preschool Bubble
It’s been a rough week for some of my preschool friends. They are going to new schools, entering Kindergarten or First Grade and it can be a bit overwhelming. Leaving what I call the “preschool bubble” is not easy. I experienced it first-hand last year when I sent my oldest child into the BIG outside…
What To Bring on a 12 Hour Road Trip With Kids
We were lucky enough to travel to North Carolina and to The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia with my husband and 2 kids. It was a total road trip from South Florida! On the way back, we drove 4 hours to Boone, NC and a few days later drove all 12 hours…
Desconstructed Lasagna
Deconstructed Lasagna is so easy to make. It’s one of my “throw it in a pot and call it dinner” recipes. It’s not your traditional lasagna. There is No Layering involved! My kids love it and I can sneak in a few vegetables as well. RECIPE 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup chopped Vidalia onions…
JoBella Girl’s Boutique and Closet Takes The Lead On Kids Fashion In South Florida
Fall is around the corner and with Back-To-School happening it’s time to get the fall fashion trend scoop. I’m always eager to see the trends for women’s fashion, but also for the kids as well. I wanted to get the local scoop on South Florida fall trends for kids this season. I was so happy…
9 Ways To Help Your Child Succeed Academically
The end of the school year is over and grades are becoming the focal point for many us. You probably just received the third quarter report cards. Some might have felt relief, others a combination of disappointment and worry. Copyright: Vector Image by StockUnlimited There are some very practical things as a parent one can…
5 Reasons Why My Family Loves Jungle Island
As a mom, I feel like you can only go to the local park so many times and see the same curly tail lizards or squirrels stealing snacks. I’m always looking for fun places in South Florida to take the kids to. When I heard the local scoop about Jungle Island, I yelled, “Road Trip!!”…
Youth Day at FAU Football Game – Giveaway
It’s time for some Football! Local Mom Scoop is the official family blogger for the YOUTH DAY at FAU FOOTBALL GAME on Saturday, September 19th. Spend the afternoon with FAU Football on September 19th! Enter to win an FAU VS. BUFFALO FAMILY FUN PACK! Includes four game tickets, four hot dogs and four soft…
Top Costume Themes for 2015
**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links We are already starting to talk about our costume theme for Halloween. I’m feeling the Inside Out theme coming on from my 4 year old and a Cinderella theme coming from my 7 year old….
PDQ is Fresh and Delicious
Have you heard of PDQ? Do you know the local mom scoop about PDQ? PDQ stands for People Dedicated to Quality and is one of the fastest growing restaurants in South Florida. It was founded on a concept that high-quality food, memorable service and genuine hospitality are the basis of an excellent restaurant. Local mom scoop…
