HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY

More Than 340,000 Florida Kids Are Uninsured | Florida KidCare Can Help

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It’s a staggering number, right? According to Florida KidCare, in 2019, approximately 343,000 kids in our state were uninsured. And that was BEFORE the pandemic. Of those uninsured children, more than half were eligible for free or low-cost coverage through Florida KidCare. Connecting parents of uninsured children with this critically important resource is something that resonates with me personally.

Florida KidCare came in extremely handy for my family in 2014 when I lost my job and decided to become a full-fledged MOMpreneur. #dailybocaavery was less than a year old and I was lowkey freaking out that I wouldn’t be able to afford her pediatrician visits. Luckily, I didn’t have to worry. I was able to #CountOnKidCare.

I’m so excited to announce my family and I have once again partnered with Florida KidCare to share more information with Modern Boca Mom readers over the next few months.

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HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY

Waxing the City Boca Raton Has Moms in Mind

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Just admit it. Like me, you are probably way overdue for a wax. Or maybe you’ve never even had one? Perhaps you’re a bit shy or nervous about the pain typically associated with waxing? Or maybe you haven’t been able to carve out the time in your busy Boca mom schedule? But I’m here to tell you (from personal experience) that all of your waxing fears will go out the window upon entering Waxing the City Boca Raton at Boca Center.

Waxing the City Boca Raton
Photo by HSGORDON Photography

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EVENTS

Summer Reading 2022 at Boca Raton Public Library has “Oceans of Possibilities”

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As parents, we all know how important summer learning is. There will be no “summer slide” in my house! Luckily, a modern Boca dad himself and our mayor, Scott Singer, agrees. He recently issued a proclamation declaring that June 1 – August 31 will be designated as Summer Reading 2022! This year’s theme is “Oceans Of Possibilities.”

The festivities begin with a free Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 9:00am−Noon at the Spanish River Library, 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. The whole family is invited to play games, enjoy food, listen to a live DJ, attend an Under the Sea Bubble Party, and much more.

Residents are also welcome to participate in the over 100 programs and classes for all ages at the Boca Raton Public Library (BRPL). I can definitely appreciate some FREE summer fun!

Summer Reading 2022 at Boca Raton Public Library

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DINING

Best Family Dining in Boca Raton & Beyond

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With the influx of families moving to our area, it’s no wonder parents are looking for the best family dining in Boca Raton and beyond! I see it on social media CONSTANTLY.

Luckily, this Modern Boca Mom has partnered with a local dining and lifestyle expert Shaina Wizov of Take a Bite Out of Boca and she’s sharing her recommendations and expertise regarding all things family and FOOD with us.

I’m already getting hungry!

Like our popular Spring Break and Summer Camp roundups, we’ll be updating this post as more favorites come to mind! So let’s get started…here are our picks for the best family dining in Boca Raton and beyond! Continue reading Best Family Dining in Boca Raton & Beyond →

DINING

The Best (and Most Affordable) Takeout Family Meals in Boca Raton

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Besides a lot more quality time with my family and the slower pace of life, I would have to say the best thing to come out of this global pandemic has been easy (and affordable!) takeout family meals in Boca Raton. We typically order them once a week, especially if my mom joins us for dinner. They have been a lifesaver if we don’t feel like grocery shopping, cooking or cleaning the kitchen…which is often these days. Ugh. Continue reading The Best (and Most Affordable) Takeout Family Meals in Boca Raton →

CLASSES & THINGS TO DO

Axe Throwing Near Boca Raton at Game of Axes

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Overhand or tomahawk? Stark or Targaryen? Beer or wine? These are the terms that are commonplace at a sweet new venue dedicated to the art of axe throwing in Boca Raton. If you’re looking for a really fun group or family bonding activity to do this season, then this blog post is for you!

Since Modern Boca Dad and I are obsessed with Game of Thrones (like the rest of the world), I stumbled across Game of Axes in Boynton Beach, and now Boca Raton, on Instagram. I sent them a direct message with some questions and the owner got back to me personally about this fascinating sport that I knew very little about. He also invited me (and a group of 11 of my closest friends) for a friendly, Friday night axe-throwing competition complete with polite beverages and plenty of GOT-style photo opps. Spoiler alert: we had a BLAST! Continue reading Axe Throwing Near Boca Raton at Game of Axes →

TRAVEL

How to Plan a St. Petersburg & Clearwater Family Road Trip from South Florida

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I recently wrote about our “good ol’ fashioned family road trip” to St. Petersburg and Clearwater Beach, Florida in my column on BocaMag.com. Road trips are officially back in high fashion thanks to this lingering pandemic! One area of Florida we hadn’t hit as a family yet? Tampa Bay’s gulf coast area—specifically Clearwater Beach and St. Petersburg (St. Pete to the locals). I was excited to visit a section of the state I hadn’t explored yet during spring break. On our long weekend St. Pete and Clearwater family road trip itinerary? Pirates, dolphins, a little Dali and some hands-on discovery of Florida’s gulf coast!

Read on to start planning your own family road trip…

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HOME & GARDEN

This Boca Raton Home Services Company Makes Homeownership Easy

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cinch, a Boca Raton home services and warranty company. All opinions are 100% mine.

Homeownership certainly comes with its challenges, am I right? Being married to a Boca Raton handyman, you think it’d be super easy to maintain our house, but it’s not always the case…especially when it comes to appliances and systems. Luckily, I have an amazing Boca Raton home services and warranty partner: Cinch Home Services. With a home service plan from Cinch, I have the peace of mind that if something breaks down in our house, we’re covered!

Boca Raton Home Services Company Cinch Logo

Follow Cinch Home Services on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and check out their blog.

Here’s How a Cinch Home Service Plan Works:

Request. Repair. Relax

  1. Request service if something breaks down. You can find a complete list of the appliances and systems Cinch covers HERE.
  2. Cinch sends a verified pro to fix it.
  3. Life is good again!

Pretty simple right?

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TRAVEL

Renting a Tiny House in the Florida Keys with Your Family

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I have an unhealthy obsession with tiny homes. You’d never know it considering I currently live in a 4 bedroom house in Boca. But, my current dream for retirement in 20 years or so involves a big pickup truck, a hitch and a luxury custom tiny home on wheels. The former Manhattanite in me knows I can live in a small space with my hubs and be (mostly) happy. I’ll definitely need some extra clothing, handbag and shoe storage, but everything else I’m willing to compromise on! So, for our 10th wedding anniversary, I thought we should give this type of living a whirl and commit to renting a tiny house in the Florida Keys for the weekend. It was time to put my mini living dreams to the test and see if my 6 foot 2″ husband and I could feel at ease in 200 or so square feet!

renting a tiny house in the Florida KeysWe took this amazing photo using this $20 selfie-stick tripod. #affiliatelink

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TRAVEL

How to Enjoy Central Florida’s Westgate River Ranch on a Budget

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Feeling the urge to get outdoors and embrace your inner cowgirl, but don’t know where to start? Experience one of the last untouched pieces of Florida wilderness at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo in Central Florida about two hours northwest of Boca Raton. Families have the opportunity to kick back and relax (in their favorite cowboy hats of course) in “the beautiful, great wide open.” The Ranch, which is situated on 1,700 acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River, features horseback riding, an award-winning Saturday night rodeo and so much more. And believe it or not, it’s totally possible to do Westgate River Ranch on a budget! Let me tell you how…

Westgate River Ranch on a budget
Posing in front of Westgate River Ranch’s Luxe Teepees. Snag my hat via my affiliate link below!

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TRAVEL

How to Plan a Space Coast Family Road Trip from South Florida

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Never in a million years would I have thought my family and I’d be taking so many road trips in 2020. Like most, I’m still too nervous to get on a plane with my husband and daughter…but we’re all craving a major change of scenery. Luckily, we live in Florida and there are so many fun, active and cultural things to do right in our state’s backyard–even just two hours from Boca Raton! This in and of itself makes for a great long weekend away. So, let me ask you this: What do you get when you combine space, surf, sun and tons of cool animal species? A SUPER FUN Space Coast family road trip!

Space Coast family road trip

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HOME & GARDEN

Boca Raton Patio and Pool Makeover Reveal featuring Outer

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Since the day #modernbocadad and I moved into our “forever home” almost 7 years ago, we wanted to make over our Boca Raton patio and pool. Our pool was built in 1981 and while our ages may be close, it was in much rougher shape initially.

Boca Raton Patio and Pool Makeover
Yuck.

See all those spots? No matter how hard we tried to clean them, black algae would constantly settle in, especially during the hot, summer months. The pool’s surface had worn away in many places due to its age and, in my opinion, was an eyesore considering it was a focal point of our house. Continue reading Boca Raton Patio and Pool Makeover Reveal featuring Outer →

KIDS

Your Kids Have Crazy Big Dreams. Save for Them Early with Florida Prepaid

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***The Florida 529 Savings Plan is an affordable, flexible way to put your child on the path to a debt-free future. And if you open a 529 Savings Plan between now and June 30, 2022, they’ll put $50 into your account, so you can enjoy that 529 feeling all summer long!***

Sponsored: This post was sponsored by Florida Prepaid. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and not influenced in any way by the sponsor. I was compensated for this post and given a Florida Prepaid discount code to share with my readers. However, that does not impact my views or opinions.

All photos in this post were taken by Naomi Phelps at Sweet Memories Photography.

My kid is the creative type. Sure, we’ve tried athletics here and there, but nothing makes my little one happier than playing make believe. Avery’s an actor, singer, dancer…and a dreamer. And let’s just say that her dreams aren’t small. A few might even be considered a little ‘out there’. For example: our annual Halloween photo shoot with Sweet Memories Photography. Avery came up with this year’s adorable oceanic theme featuring herself and her cousin Aden!

Florida Prepaid Discount Code | Special Fall 2019 Enrollment
Photo by Sweet Memories Photography

Yes, like many little girls her age (I’m pretty sure), #dailybocaavery dreams of being a mermaid. Florida kids, am I right? As for my nephew…I’m pretty sure she just dragged him along for the ride (although he is a big fan of Pirates of the Caribbean).

Florida Prepaid Discount Code | Special Fall 2019 Enrollment
Photo by Sweet Memories Photography

As parents, it’s our job to support our children’s dreams…no matter how crazy, big or small they happen to be. So we really have a responsibility to start saving early for their future.

The number one way my family does that? Florida Prepaid College Plans.

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CLASSES & THINGS TO DO, HEALTH, FITNESS & BEAUTY

POUND Out Your Stress & Worries at Organic Movements Boca Raton

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Like most Boca moms, I LOVE me some cute accessories. So, I consider it a major bonus if my workout class includes a cool prop to use. It just needs to distract me from the inevitable sweating and minor pain during a (much needed) exercise session. My favorite workout class is POUND Fitness Boca Raton! Continue reading POUND Out Your Stress & Worries at Organic Movements Boca Raton →

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