Welcome to Back to Basics, where we classy ladies try to establish just how basic one can be in the Orlando area. Each month, we’ll be taking on a new theme, and we’ll be searching for the best in basic trends. We’ve all heard some of the most recent popular foodie trends: charcoal, galaxy and unicorn, as well as familiar classics such as pumpkin spice and peppermint. We hope … [Read more...]
NonaVentures: Knockerball Lake Nona
We all have that one friend who is a die-hard adrenaline junkie who loves to discover their next greatest adventure. That friend is me… This feature is all about uncovering Lake Nona and Orlando’s greatest activities, especially if you enjoy living life on the edge! Previously featured in a business spotlight, Knockerball Lake Nona is the perfect way to combine … [Read more...]
Camp Thunderbird Makes Summer Brighter for Adults and Children With Disabilities
As the summer season draws near, parents everywhere become consumed with the annual ritual of finding suitable activities to keep their children busy. This can be a grueling endeavor that involves carefully sifting through programs to make sure they offer enrichment and not just glorified babysitting. There are budgetary considerations as well as schedule coordination for the … [Read more...]
Business Spotlight: Knockerball Lake Nona
Action-packed and bouncing around, this team sport brings out the friendly-competition in some and the laughter in all. Some have heard of Zorbing, others have heard of Bubble Soccer…well, this is Knockerball, and it can be found right here in our backyard! Meet Steven Sierra and Carola Martinez. The two are a couple from Puerto Rico who decided to move to Lake Nona and … [Read more...]
Second Chance at Prom
Hair done? Check. Nails done? Check. Limo? No, but we arrived in my CX-5! I was just scrolling through Facebook like most people do nowadays and came across an event called 2nd Chance Prom. Curious, I clicked the event post and learned that it was an adult-only event and immediately had an idea. Andrew, my boyfriend, never went to prom, and my junior year prom was pretty … [Read more...]