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Archive for the Tag 'Pensacola'

Eating & Experiencing & Participating admin | 20 Nov 2009

Green Acres Farm – Walnut Hill, Florida

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit a small-scale sustainable farm with a local group of moms.  Little S had so much fun wandering around the farm, seeing the animals, and working…yes…working!  The farm owners put us to work because everyone on the farm has a job!  Green Acres farm is a small-scale sustainable [...]

Experiencing admin | 09 Oct 2009

Downtown Pensacola, Florida – Part 2

Yesterday, Little S and I drove around Downtown Pensacola on a little scavenger hunt to find red things.  Here are some other pictures of our beautiful downtown!

The fountain in Seville Square

The birds that collect in Plaza de Luna (kinda freaky huh?)
The following photos were taken in the Historic Village in Downtown Pensacola

The following pictures were [...]

Experiencing admin | 08 Oct 2009

Downtown Pensacola, Florida

We love to travel all over the place, but we also love to play tourist in our own backyard.  I started the website Pensacola with Kids a few months ago and  what an amazing gift to my family it has been!  We have had so many new adventures while we get out there and explore [...]

Experiencing admin | 18 Sep 2009

Hurricane Ivan-5 Years Later

This week marks the 5 year anniversary of Hurricane Ivan.  Ivan landed in Gulf Shores, Alabama in the middle of the night (why do hurricanes always hit land in the middle of the night?!) putting Pensacola on the right and dangerous side (in terms of storm surge, winds, and tornadoes) of the hurricane.  We had decided to [...]

Experiencing & Sharing admin | 29 Jul 2009

Carnival of Cities at the Talking Trekaroo

Be sure to check out the Carnival of Cities which is taking place at the Talking Trekaroo.  My article about Five Things to Do in Mobile, Alabama is on the list.  My article about our trip to Ft. Pickens at Pensacola Beach, Florida (which I posted at Pensacola with Kids) is also on the list.  [...]

Sharing admin | 25 Jul 2009

One of the Oldest Churches in Florida – Late Photo Friday post!

I know, I know…it is Saturday!  Somehow, Friday came and left and I forgot to post my Photo Friday over at Delicious Baby. 
I learned something new about my hometown today.  While reading an announcement about Pensacola’s upcoming 450th Anniversary Bash on VisitPensacola, I learned that one of my favorite buildings, Old Christ Church, just happens [...]

Sharing admin | 11 Jul 2009

Take a look at the these city with kids sites before you travel!

One of the first things we do when we are getting ready to vacation is a quick Internet search to see if there are any websites or blogs about exploring that city with your kids.  There are so many out there!  These are a few that we have used recently:
Atlanta with Kid
Jacksonville, FL for Kids
Miami [...]

Eating & Experiencing & Going & Playing admin | 08 Jul 2009

Pensacola to Panama City Beach via Hwy 98

When people find out I live in Pensacola, Florida, they usually call me right before their Disneyworld trip and ask if we want to meet for dinner. They don’t realize that it is a 6 hour drive and most of the time, they are not interested in adding the Panhandle to their itinerary. [...]