My family is off sailing the high seas with Mickey Mouse and friends, and here I am dreaming about MY transatlantic cruise from a few weeks ago! 🚢❤️🐭

I’ve got quite a few cruises under my belt, but Y’ALL…NINE STRAIGHT DAYS AT SEA?! I wasn’t sure what to expect, and it turned out to be EPIC! 🤩

I don’t think I’ve EVER felt so relaxed and actually made it a proper vacation (meaning left social media obligations behind).

No rushing to ports, no schedules to keep, and absolutely nowhere I needed to be.

Just fabulous friends, a little casino action (you know me! 🎰😂), spa pampering, and all the ocean views my heart could handle.

Busy enough to have fun, but NEVER exhausted. Turns out to be THAT is my kind of vacation! ❤️

But I’m curious…could YOU handle nine consecutive sea days, or would you be climbing the walls by day three? 😂🌊

#TransatlanticCruise #CruiseLife #SeaDays #CruiseVacation #TravelReels

Y’ALL. I am STILL swooning over this place! 😍🌸🎨

My visit to Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was EASILY one of my favorite experiences of the entire year!

Just when I thought I couldn’t be any more WOWED by the spectacular flowers, lush gardens, and gorgeous trees, the outdoor sculptures came along and knocked my socks off.

And THEN…the Dale Chihuly exhibition nearly FLOORED ME! 🤯❤️

Talk about a TRIFECTA of fabulousness! 🌺🗿✨

Gardens, world-class sculptures, and breathtaking glass art, all wrapped into one extraordinary attraction.

Worth the time? YES. The admission? ABSOLUTELY. All those steps? EVERY SINGLE ONE! 👟🙌

No wonder this Grand Rapids gem is a perennial favorite in USA TODAY’s 10Best rankings!
If you’re visiting West Michigan,

PUT THIS ON YOUR LIST. Trust me, it’s a showstopper! ❤️

#FrederikMeijerGardens #GrandRapidsMI #DaleChihuly #hosted #WestMichigan @experiencegrandrapids @meijergardens

Friday Harbor on San Juan Island, Washington, did NOT disappoint. Not in ONE single way! 😍🌲🌊

The lodging? EXCELLENT. 🏨
The food? NOTEWORTHY. 🍽️
The shopping? PRIMO. 🛍️
The scenery and wildlife? IN A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN. 🐋
The overall vibe? ABSOLUTELY DREAMY. ❤️

And did I mention WE SAW ORCAS?! 🐳🤩

Y’ALL. What a spectacular little corner of the Pacific Northwest!
For us Southerners and East Coasters, the San Juan Islands might feel like a hidden gem, but they’re SO worth discovering.

If a Pacific Northwest getaway isn’t on your radar, consider this your sign to add Friday Harbor to your travel wish list. You can thank me later! 😉❤️

#FridayHarbor #SanJuanIslands #WashingtonState #PacificNorthwest #VisitSanJuans @visitsanjuans

POV: You open my camera roll and Medora, North Dakota, smacks you right in the face. 🤠😂❤️

I’m physically back home in Florida, but my heart is still somewhere in those gorgeous Badlands and a combo of Theodore Roosevelt National Park and Presidential Library. And apparently, so is 90% of my camera roll. 📸😍

#MedoraND #NorthDakota #Badlands #TravelReels #mwtnmedora2026

A little rain wasn’t about to stop the Halloween fun in Jacksonville! 🎃👻🧡

Last night we headed to the Jacksonville Zoo’s 39th annual Spooktacular, and despite the DELUGE of rain we’ve had this past week, families showed up in DROVES! Costumes, colorful lights, candy, spooky surprises, and plenty of Halloween magic made for such a fun evening!

My favorite? The SKELETON DISCO! 💀🪩😂 But those adorable animal pumpkins were pretty darn cute, too!

And before anyone judges Scarlett’s candy haul, let me just say there WAS considerably more. Someone was busy sampling the goods throughout the evening. LOL! 🍬🤣

Want to experience Spooktacular for yourself? Here are the details:

🎃 Dates: October 10, 15–18, 22–25, and 29–31

⏰ Timed entry: 6–7:30 PM or 7:30–9 PM

🌙 Sensory-Friendly Night: October 11

🎟️ Money-saving tip: Purchase tickets at least one day in advance and SAVE $5!

Big thanks to presenting sponsor VyStar Credit Union for helping bring this beloved Jacksonville
Halloween tradition to life! 🧡

Who’s ready for some spooky season fun? 👻

#JacksonvilleZoo #Spooktacular #JacksonvilleFL #HalloweenFun @jaxhomeschoolmom #hosted @jacksonvillezoo