Fall is right around the corner and with the new season upon us, many of our favorite restaurants are rolling out new fall-inspired menus. For me, I know fall is here when I see pumpkin and apple flavors available at some of my favorite coffee and pastry shops. This is my favorite time of the [...]

My two favorite ways to relax are facials and a glass of wine. Last week, the two came together as Aguiar Plastic Surgery and Essentials Med Spa celebrated with a customer appreciation event at Napa Flair in Westchase.  I was delighted to attend, as I became a client of Essentials Med Spa after meeting Jennifer Aguiar at [...]

As a working woman in Tampa Bay that owns a business, I understand the power of networking. The Tampa Bay is filled with strong, independent women that own businesses and I am very excited to be a part of the third annual planB Expo: WOMEN MEAN BUSINESS on July 26th at the Conmy Center in Dunedin, FL.  [...]

I CRAVE Tampa Bay, I really do.  I CRAVE the people, the culture, the restaurants and the amazing people who call this area home. There is so much to discover and I feel truly blessed to live in such a dynamic city.  I have officially gone from a Nor-Cal Gal to a Flor-Cal Gal.  I would not be where [...]

As a member of Working Women of Tampa Bay, I am learning so much about this wonderful city and our amazing community.  On June 30th, Working Women of Tampa Bay is teaming up with the 1Voice Foundation for a fun “twist” on fundraising to help families in Tampa Bay that are affected by childhood cancer.  If [...]

Cake pops are the best way to have your cake and eat it too.   They are not only little pieces of heaven on a stick, but are perfect for parties and events.  Cake pops can be created in so many shapes and flavors and will make your event extra special.  Tampa has an amazing “cake [...]

I have a confession to make.  Until about two weeks ago, I was pretty clueless about raw foods. In fact, I learned most of what I knew from the Sex and the City episode, Great Sexpectations, when the girls go to the restaurant Raw for dinner.  It was during this episode that Samantha met the hot [...]

Working Women of Tampa Bay is an amazing networking group that holds a special place in my heart.  It was through Working Women of Tampa Bay that I met Leslie Joy Ickowitz of VERTICAL Tampa Bay and she has been one of my biggest sources of inspiration. I attended my first WWOTB event in January where [...]

2011 has been nothing short of magical.  One of my biggest dreams became a reality when I was asked to contribute a piece for the spring issue of my favorite magazine, VERTICAL Tampa Bay.  I first wrote about this stunning publication last December in my post, Tampa Bay Gets VERTICAL. My introduction to the magazine [...]

As a single mom of two children with two jobs, three blogs and two small businesses, I rarely have time for myself.  Sleep is a luxury and coffee is my best friend.  Every year I make the same resolution to make more time for myself and it never happens. 2011 has been an exception and I [...]