World Kindness Day

This post was shared a couple years ago, but I think it will always be relevant. ❤️ 

On November 13th, as a part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like confetti! 




Created in 1998 by the World Kindness Movement, the movement encouraged the world to show kindness to others. This unofficial holiday encourages people to be kind to each other and spread happiness by sharing random acts of kindness.

How will you celebrate? 

The virtue of kindness, is learned by practicing it in your daily life. The boys and I took to the streets to celebrate! Here's a few suggestions for some random acts of kindness you can do to spread kindness to others, each and everyday!

  • Thank a soldier, any person in uniform. (We do this anytime we see someone in uniform!)
  • Pay for someone's coffee. 
  • Leave flowers or treats for a neighbor.
  • Donate toys and/or food to a shelter.  
  • Leave someone a sweet note. 

Being kind, isn't a new concept, but it's often forgotten. My boys often hear me say, "Please be kind to each other, are those kind words?" 

I want them to always remember to be kind and to be respectful of others. It's our job as parents to encourage that. The world we live in today, needs more of this. Even if, just for just one day, World Kindness Day, can you do something simple to show kindness to a stranger? Let's start a domino effect! 



Happy World Kindness Day to you friends! I'd love to hear how you share kindness in your neighborhood & communities! 




Easy Halloween Treats | Mommy Spot Tampa Bay

Hi friends! Need some fun Halloween treat inspiration? I just shared a fun post on The Mommy Spot Tampa Bay for some easy Halloween snacks to whip up with the family!!


To read the full post, click here.



A Picnic with SubSafe!


I'm obsessed with sandwiches. Probably as much as Joey was on Friends. That's always my first choice for lunch! I was super excited to get my Sub Safe, the ultimate sandwich protector in the mail! A picnic was in our future, to try out our Sub Safe first hand! 


My Publix sub stayed cold and perfectly protected in this genius container and it was the perfect size for our foot long to share, with plenty of room to spare! 


If you like to picnic or go out on the boat often, look into getting your own Sub Safe! It's genius and packs perfectly in a cooler to keep your sub from getting squished or soggy! 

#subsafenotsoggy

Links for shopping for you own Sub Safe and outfit details below! 

Sub Safe in Hot Pink  or Seafoam
Dress from Don Me Now
Studded Flip Flops from Amazon Fashion
Similar Black Bali Bag from Amazon Fashion
Sunglasses RayBan


** All opinions and photos are my own. Received product in exchange for honest review. 
**Post contains affliate links. Prose & Company may receive a small commission for those in post. 

Have you been Booed?? A Halloween Tradition

Hello friends!

I wrote & contributed this post last year for The Mommy Spot Tampa, and we're getting ready to Boo neighbors again this year, so I thought I would share it with you! :)


To read the entire post, visit The Mommy Spot Tampa Bay.








Mommy Spot Trendspotting

Hey Mamas! If you're like me, you try to find pieces that are easy to wear, but still chic & fashionable! I especially love pieces that can be dressed up or dressed down, depending on the occasion.


I was recently invited to join (a) Haley Boutique along with The Mommy Spot Tampa Bay for a Mommy Spot Trendspotting feature! We had lots of fun playing fashion blogger for the day! :)

To check out the complete article and learn about the cutest boutique in town, click here!

I hope you'll visit {a} Haley Boutique if you're in Tampa!



Amazon Deals- Prime Day!

Hey guys!! I am sure you've heard all about the Amazon Prime Day Deals, but I just had to quickly share some of the deals I found for families and the kiddos, especially if you're planning a trip soon!!

Prime Day Deals

I received a lot of questions on how we prepped for our flights to New England with the boys, so I'm going to link some of the goodies I packed for them and hopefully, you can still get them at a steal during Prime Day!

These Avengers Infinity Headphones for the boys, were the best purchase! They were comfortable & it didn't hurt that Ironman & Spiderman were tagging along! ;) I bought them for $19 & now they're $15.99! Go grab 'em!


Another great item for our trip, was this V-Tech Kidizoom Action Cam for each of the boys! My brother actually gifted these for the boys at Christmas, and I knew we had to pack them for our trip! The boys had a blast taking pictures! Complete with a water-resistant case, my boys loved having their very own 'go-pro' style camera!



The last deal I'm going to share, we actually got on the Amazon Treasure Truck! If the Amazon Treasure Truck is available in your city, you'll get great deals via text and then, you hunt down that Treasure Truck to pick up your purchase! We lucked out and scored the Ring Video Doorbell 2, for an amazing price! If you're going on vacation soon, this might be a perfect thing to leave behind at home while you're away!


And the fun part about the Amazon Treasure Truck is, you'll find a fun carnival-style truck with games & prizes!


Whether you find the deals on your Amazon App or the Treasure Truck, I hope you scored some great ones! Share some of your great finds with me too!

I'll share a recap of our trip to New England soon, so stay tuned for that!

Kid's Fishing Clinic


We get a lot of flyers that come home from school each week, but one particular flyer caught my eye one day... Southeastern Fishing was hosting a Youth Fishing Clinic, and being a boy mom, I knew this was something I had to look into for my little guys.

Boy, was I glad I did!



Thanks to the staff and volunteers at Southeastern Fishing Tackle, my boys and about 100 other kids from the area, received a little Fishing: 101!



They learned how to hook their bait properly (this Mom only squirmed a little) they learned how to tie a knot, they learned the importance of keeping pollution out of our oceans, and they practiced with rod & reels! We even learned a new way to almost pull a loose tooth out, using a casting net!



This Youth Fishing Clinic was a free event hosted by Southeastern Fishing Tackle and it was fantastic! After all the fun stations and things they learned, the boys went home with new fishing poles and starter tackle box!

We can't wait for the next one in the Fall! If you haven't heard of Southeastern Fishing Tackle, be sure to give their store a visit and tell them the Prose family sent you! :)

Happy Summer & Happy Fishing!







Summer Movie Camp with AMC!


Summer movies are back! My boys love seeing movies in the theaters & AMC Theaters is bringing back their Summer Movie Series! Check out the schedule below! 


AMC Summer Movie Schedule:

Week 1: Wednesday, June 6, 2018
Boss Baby
Week 2: Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Paddington 2
Week 3: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The Lego Batman Movie
Week 4: Wednesday, June 27, 2018
Ferdinand
Week 5: Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Trolls
Week 6: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Despicable Me 3
Week 7: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie
Week 8: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature


For more information and to check for your local AMC theater, click here!

Maybe we'll see you at the movies this Summer!


Summer Bordem Busters


Summer is here!! Are your kiddos already telling you they're bored? 

I put together a little chart that might help tackle Summer boredom. For the weeks with out camp, vacation, or planned activities,  I commission the help of my seven year old, to make a list of things to keep us from getting bored, especially on those rainy days stuck indoors! 

 So, with his suggestions, we can refer to our chart for some ideas of things to do at home! 



I've added something to entice them to refer to this list each day, 
 (and avoid the screen/TV time)
I'm encouraging them to check off the list each day, to earn a trip for a special treat on Fridays! 
The perfect excuse to try a new ice cream spot around town! ;) 



Hope this helps us all to keep boredom away this Summer! 
Do you have creative ideas to add to the list? Let me know. I'd love to hear them! 

Happy Summer! 



Parent's Summer Getaway in NYC

New York City, you never disappoint. With each visit, I find something else to love about you!

Our little parent's weekend getaway last Summer was amazing! Although we really missed our boys, we loved having the time together to recharge our batteries and actually talk-- with-out trying to speak over Disney Jr! 

Since I never got a chance to share the trip on the blog, here's a little recap of our quick parent's getaway to the city that never sleeps last July! 



A super early flight, allows for breakfast and coffee in the park! We didn't let a little drizzle stop us from enjoying our quiet morning in Central Park before hooking up with our friends at the hotel! 


Central Park on a rainy day, you're still beautiful! 




While we were waiting to check in, we took in the sights and a glass of bubbly, at the gorgeous Champagne Bar at The Plaza Hotel. Yes, I said The Plaza... I almost couldn't believe we were staying at this iconic, gorgeous hotel either! 

The Plaza was a dream! An absolute dream!! We were excited to be there & start this little NYC vacation! Just look at this entryway! The scent of fresh flowers followed us around every corner! 



After checking in and getting settled, and one more glass of bubbly...we were ready to check out the sights for our parent's getaway in NYC! First stop, the Brooklyn Bridge! 


In all of our visits to New York City, we hadn't the chance walk the Brooklyn Bridge & that was definetely on my to-do list! Thankfully, the whole gang was game! A quick subway ride down & we were feeling the wind and adoring the views!! The bridge is awesome. It's a must do if you visit the city! And then, find yourself a little pizza spot in the adorable Dumbo neighborhood & it will make you feel like a local! :) 




I just love this city! I always joke with my husband, that one day we'll live here... ONE. DAY. 
Until then, let's get back to recapping this wonderful trip! :) 


First night dinner, was all about fun! We were all so excited to be in the city and have some fun together. We ate a delicious Italian dinner at a nearby restaurant and walking back to the hotel, we even stumbled upon a NYC housewife, Dorinda! My friend Alicia has a great eye for spotting celebs! And I have the nerve to ask for the picture... and she was kind enough to take a few with us! Our new favorite housewife! She gave us some great recommendations for nearby spots & we ran with them! :) 

Thanks Dorinda


Day 2 in NYC brought a little rain, but that didn't keep us from exploring! 


 The hubs and I took some umbrellas and went for another walk in Central Park to the Met! I wanted to check out their latest fashion exhibit & my hubby was a trooper! I love this museum and the hidden rooftop access to catch amazing views of the city, but sadly the rain closed the rooftop. :( There's always next time!


The rain cleared up later that afternoon and we found ourselves at the park again, as we took a horse-drawn carriage to the Central Park Boathouse! I felt like we were right in the middle of a New York City Romantic comedy! A delicious lunch and scenic views, made for a beautiful afternoon! 



Before dinner, we stopped downstairs of the Plaza, to the Plaza Food Hall for some rosé and cheese!


Another fantastic recommendation, we received for a great rooftop was to the Refinery Hotel. Fantastic rooftop and views before dinner! 



The Refinery was fantastic! And it was the perfect spot to get in our last sunset in the city before heading home the next day! 


The Plaza Hotel, was amazing! Fantastic location, gorgeous building and rooms and who can ask for better company? We've been traveling with these wonderful friends together as the DAMN (Dominic, Alicia, Mike & Natassja) critics for years and we always have a fabulous time! I can't wait for the next trip! 



Until next time NYC! We've got plans for another parent's getaway to the windy city next!
Do you have recommendations for Chicago? Send them my way! I'd love your suggestions!