Most kids love horses. It’s plain and simple. I can’t recall a time in my childhood when I wasn’t begging my parents to let me get a horse (without any idea of where to put it, how to feed it, or otherwise … but you know how being a little kid goes). Though I was never able to make that dream a reality, I can live vicariously through riding horses once in awhile at some of the … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Rock Springs and Kelly Park
Summer time is in full swing here in the state of Florida, and that means that families all over Lake Nona are looking for new ways to cool off. As someone who lived in the Sunshine State for the first 17 years of her life, I’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to Floridian summers. If you’re new here, you might be unaware that anything exists outside of pools … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: Volcano Bay
Welcome to Family Fridays! This month’s adventure of Van and her man of few words includes a trip to Universal’s Volcano Bay Water Park! From the tropical island feel and the relaxing lazy river to the thrilling water slides, Volcano Bay provides just the right amount of thrill and excitement for adrenaline junkies and vacation enthusiasts everywhere. Our day started … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: A Day at the Orlando Museum of Art
As summer rapidly approaches, the need to find relatively inexpensive but still fun and engaging day trips for couples and families is becoming more urgent. The Florida summer heat frequently makes being outside quite unbearable, and often the only way to combat the heat and escape the crowds of tourists is to find indoor and local activities that only those native to the … [Read more...]
Family Fridays: April
Spring has officially sprung in the Nonahood! If you’re looking for some ways to have fun with your family and children this season, we here at Nonahood News have a couple of suggestions. Checking your local parks The Nonahood is rich with fun, family-style entertainment. We’ve not reached the peak of the heat here in Central Florida, so you still have time to enjoy the … [Read more...]