Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
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Welcome to Prosecco & Palm Trees! I'm Kristy, a Florida mom with an Italian heart. Here, I share my love of photography, design, and writing, and since then Prosecco & Palm Trees have evolved to feature posts about travel, family travel, parenting, infertility, style, Disney tips, and Florida life. Follow to keep up with the latest from this blog.
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
A gem of the Ligurian Coast In the summer of 2009 my mom and I were only days from embarking on our first trip to Italy together I received the call that my dad had to have emergency heart surgery. His triple bypass was a success, dad was ok (and still doing well by the ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
We just got back from a week long family trip to San Diego. In addition to being the home of Ron Burgandy, San Diego boasts near perfect weather, picturesque beaches, parks, and lots of fun outdoor activities that will make the whole family happy. You can buy tickets to each of the attractions separately, or ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
A few weeks ago I traveled out to Utah on a quick ski trip. On this trip, I was reminded just how important it is to have great girlfriends, and being open to new adventures and making new friends. On this trip, my girlfriends introduced me to my new favorite cocktail, the French 75. It ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
Today was officially sweater weather here in Central Florida, with a cool chill in the air that I love for my longer runs. I have been really busy the last several weeks, and fall caught up with us quickly with the holiday season well on its way. I’ve been enjoying Max’s soccer games, had a ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
I first visited Rome when studying abroad over 20 years ago, using Lira to buy my first train ticket there. Years later, some things have changed but most have not. While you can visit many of many famous sites in the city over a day or two such the Colosseum, Vatican, and Trevi Fountain, I ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
Last weekend I took Mila tubing at Kelly Park / Rock Springs Park in Apopka, just north of Orlando. These natural springs include a tubing run that is 3/4 of a mile long, and includes a swimming lagoon area near the middle. Kelly Park / Rock Springs 400 E Kelly Park RD Apopka, FL 32712 ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
The kids and I visited Washington DC this summer, and since then I’ve had a few folks ask me what it was like to go with little ones. Below I’ve included a few ideas about what to see and do in DC with your children (mine are 5 and 2 for reference). 1. Smithsonian Museums ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
Someone recommended the Black Bear Wilderness Trail in Sanford to me a while ago, but I’ll be honest, the notion of running into a bear scared me a little. I finally mustered up the courage to hike this trail on my own last weekend, and my only regret was not doing it sooner. I got ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
Ciao tutti! Finally, two of my very favorite things together – Disney and Italy. Disney and Pixar’s Luca will be available for steaming at home on Disney+ this Friday, June 18th! This feature film is a coming-of-age story about one young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. The ..read more
Prosecco & PalmTrees | A Florida Mom with an Italian Heart
4M ago
Whether your kiddos were learning virtually this year or masks each day in a classroom we all faced unusual circumstances this year. There are so many things to do around Orlando this summer, including lots of activities that are largely outdoors in the fresh air. Below I’m sharing a few things that we will be ..read more