Travel Diaries – Destin – Emerald Grande Harbor Walk Village

Destin Florida Vacation

As the wife to a man in the hotel and restaurant industry, I have become very discerning about where we stay. I'm a fanatic about indoor hallways and decor is almost as important. I love a resort feel, and a gorgeous view yields major bonus points. Cleanliness tops the list where lodging is … [Continue reading]

Travel Diaries – Destin – Exercise on Vacation?

Ride the Mechanical Bull at Coyote Ugly in Destin, FL

When The Workaholic talks about going on a beach vacation, I groan, roll my eyes, and promise to spend as much money on day to day activities and items as I possibly can so that we don't have the extra money for vacation. The thought of laying on a beach for a week straight bores me to … [Continue reading]

Travel Diaries – Destin – Snorkel and Snuba!

Snuba Destin Florida

Is it embarrassing to admit that until my trip to Destin, Florida in May 2013, I had never in my life been snorkeling? It might be less embarrassing … [Continue reading]

Travel Diaries – Destin – Pirate Fun for All Ages

Buccaneer Pirate Cruise

As if Destin didn't have enough fantastic things to do while on your family vacation, add a Pirate Adventure to the list of "Must-dos" while you're … [Continue reading]

Travel Diaries – Destin – Sugar Sanded Florida Beaches

Beach

It's been a really long time since I was a fan of the beach. When I was pregnant with The Nerd and looking like a blimp in a black and white Mossimo … [Continue reading]

All You Ever Needed to Know About Brandcation Swag & Sponsors

swag

Do you guys remember a couple of months ago when I wrote this awesome post about how I deserved to be the Grande Scholarship Winner to a trip to … [Continue reading]

Bloomin’ Nuggets – How to Make Your Snacks POP!

Kid Friendly Food

Spring is upon us which means no more ballet, our friends are done with their rigorous preschool schedule, and warm air floods our lungs and bathes … [Continue reading]

Fish (non) Tacos

Fish (non) Tacos

We've been eating a TON of fish around here, and I've got to admit: I'm becoming a little bored with it. Tilapia is extremely inexpensive and it's … [Continue reading]

Real Mom Fashion – Curvy Girl

Sears, GAP, Rainbow, Francesca's

Did you know that if you wear anything over a size 10 you are considered "Plus Sized"? That means that I've been "Plus Sized" my entire teenage and … [Continue reading]

An Identity Crisis

Confidence

In the past several weeks I've been having a bit of an identity crisis with what's going on here at The Dirty Floor Diaries. What am I? Who am I? … [Continue reading]