Halloween has come and gone, and it is time to start thinking ahead about the Christmas season (hello November!). This will be my second Christmas here in central Florida and there are many things that I am looking forward to doing again this year. While there are many wonderful things that I could name, I have tried to narrow it down to my absolute favorites. Come along with me to hear all about the things that there are to do in Orlando and the surrounding areas. Jollywo

I wasn't sure what I was going to do for this Halloween. The seasons don't really change much here in Orlando, so my partner and I are very intentional about doing things that put us in the spirit of the holidays. Living in a tourist area, our holiday season is a little bit earlier than most other places. Walt Disney World and Universal Studios start their Halloween celebrations at the end of August/beginning of September with the Christmas season starting promptly on Nove

Continuing on with my Recipes-I'm-Currently-Loving series: almond bars. Whenever my dad had a rough day at work, he would always come home to fresh almond bars that my mom made as a surprise. These became the perfect pick-me-up and something that I regularly make to fix any bad day or make any good day a great day. This recipe is super simple and, to paraphrase my favorite cartoon ghost chef, anyone can bake. I hope these lift you up if you need it or keep your spirits high i

As someone who grew up in west Michigan, I had the privilege of the always changing seasons. Since moving to Florida, I have had to be very conscious about doing things that are related to the seasons so that I don't feel like I am living the same day over and over again. I tend to have a hard time during the summer because it is far too hot to do anything outside at any point during the day. The fall is really where I start to find myself enjoying the seasons. The weather

Between finally having a day off, and the temperature having a high that wasn't three digits, there was no better day than today for an adventure. Ever since I visited Scotland, I absolutely fell in love with Highland cows. Little did I know that earlier this year, a small exhibit featuring highland cows had opened! I wasn't sure what to expect, but the reviews looked great and I knew there would be cows. We booked our tickets online and made our way towards Kissimmee, a smoo

The Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts were an absolute staple for me growing up. I'll be honest, they were a staple for me all the way through college graduation. Living in a place where it is too hot to go out on a daily basis, I have developed some new hobbies, mainly baking. When I came across the recipe for these Pop-Tart cookies I knew that there was no one more equipped to bake them than me. After deciding that these were a smashing success, I simply have to share the r

Welcome back, long time no talk! Here's a little reintroduction for those that are new, and an update for all those still following along. Since my last update, I spent a year in Cumming, Georgia pursuing acting. Atlanta had been a major film hub for quite a few years, which abruptly ended as soon as I packed my things and made my way down from Michigan. Disappointed, but still determined, I have found myself back in Orlando, Florida where I have been fortunate enough to be

Crystal Palace Alright, the first of my favourite restaurants in Walt Disney World has got to be Crystal Palace. This restaurant is a...

I'm currently in Europe for the first time and, in true Anna fashion, didn't do a ton of research before making my way here. Here's a list of things that I'm sure I would have found out if I had taken the time to look and certainly would have benefitted from. Bring your Student ID I'm staying just outside of Oxford, England, which unbeknownst to me, is a college town. The student population makes up a large portion of the commerce, and the market plays into that. You can fi

I booked a trip through EF Tours to spend a week in Greece and it was one of the best places that I have ever been to. With EF, I didn't...

I've traveled alone to Europe and to the Mediterranean and here's my thoughts on how to do it. There are two different ways that you can...

I sure hope you read that as Joey Tribbiani because that's how I said it all day. London, baby! Today was a typical tourist day. I did all the things that the internet says you need to do. I walked past Big Ben and stood on the bridge that separates it from the London Eye. I was surprised at the food vendors on the side of the bridge. Coming from a family that works in concessions, I was a little too invested in the business of the roasted nuts they were selling. The area