Just off the beaten path in Ruskin, Sun City Stables offers more than horseback rides — it’s a family-friendly escape where kids can meet goats, beginners can saddle up on gentle horses, and seasoned riders can take on more challenging mounts. With flexible programs like work-lease, long-term boarding, and even camping under the stars, the stables create a space where anyone can connect with Florida’s old-country charm.

Ever wonder why you can't put down that sweet tea at the barbecue? We Southern women have a little secret—and once you know it, you'll never make tea the same way again.

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a professional mermaid? Spoiler: it involves a glitter-wrapped medical scooter, soggy hair extensions, brutally honest six-year-olds, and a whole lot of improvising with a smile. In my latest blog post, I’m sharing the real-life magic (and madness) behind my very first paid mermaid gig—from underwater story time chaos to learning the hard way why mermaids need lifeguards, too. It wasn’t perfect, but it was unforgettable.