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The Ultimate Family Adventure at Aquatica: A Day Filled with Fun and Relaxation
Last weekend, my family and I set out on an adventure to Aquatica, Orlando's premier waterpark. Known for having the most water slides in...
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Melissa Cotton
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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A Swashbuckling Evening at Pirates Dinner Adventure in Orlando as we search for Neptune's Treasure!
If you're seeking a night of swashbuckling fun, mouthwatering food, and unforgettable entertainment, look no further than Pirates Dinner...
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Melissa Cotton
Aug 21, 20243 min read
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A Local Orlando Mom's Guide to Family Fun: Lake Buena Vista Resort
Hey there, fellow Orlando moms! If you're anything like me, you're always on the lookout for the perfect family getaway that's close to...
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Melissa Cotton
Apr 25, 20245 min read
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A Review of the Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach as a Small Family with a Toddler
Portions of our stay were gifted/hosted but all thoughts and reviews are my own. We had the amazing opportunity to stay at the Hard Rock...
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Melissa Cotton
Mar 31, 20215 min read
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The Wishing Forest Experience
Happy new year Friends!! I hope you had an amazing holiday season!? I know I did! Even though we are in the middle of a global pandemic -...
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Melissa Cotton
Jan 5, 20212 min read
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First time at the beach
We finally did it - we took our son to the beach for the first time... here's what happened.
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Melissa Cotton
Oct 7, 20203 min read
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🌿Growing in a Pandemic...
March 17, 2020. I remember that day so vividly... I’m sitting in my office at my job & were told that we should pack things that we need...
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Melissa Cotton
Sep 19, 20202 min read
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it’s all about B A L A N C E
Motherhood... wifehood... femalehood is || H A R D Welcome back to the HOUSE... Life doesn’t give you a manual on how to navigate through...
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Melissa Cotton
Sep 8, 20201 min read
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Welcome to the HOUSE!
OH Hey there! Welcome to our house.... you may be wondering who we are and why we are called the House of Mels? Well it all began 6 years...
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Melissa Cotton
Sep 1, 20202 min read
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Ciao Bella - Italy 🇮🇹 Vacation
A travelers Guide to traveling to Italy on a budget
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Melissa Cotton
Oct 2, 20184 min read
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