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Dani M
@thisfloridalife.bsky.social
Native Orlando resident. Helping you have fun in Central Florida 🍊🌴Managing Editor @orlandodatenite + @orlandoparentng +@tampadatenite 💻
Writer @tbparenting
Thanks to the folks that wishes me happy birthday yesterday.

I’m taking today off as much as possible.
February 3, 2025 at 5:24 PM
I’ll be on Fox35 Good Day Orlando tomorrow, Friday 12/27 at 10:30am eastern. Tune in if you can!

I’m chatting some of the best New Year’s Eve events for date night and for families.
December 26, 2024 at 4:39 PM
A visit to my favorite coffee shop to drop off the presents we bought for some teenagers in Apopka.

Did my heart good to see so many donations from around the community.
December 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM
Today is a momentous occasion. About to submit our homeschool year 1 portfolio for evaluation.

Truly feels special, a day I’ve been anticipating since this same time last year when we knew regular school wasn’t going to work.

And it’s our first day back as OSC Members
December 12, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Christmas season is over for me. I’ve moved on to Gaspy season (Gasparilla in Tampa).

I’m taking on more work for our Tampa sites. 😮‍💨
December 10, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Having a fun morning already @legolandflorida.bsky.social for LEGOLAND Holidays.

Hosted for work.

It’s my favorite holiday season event for kids at a theme park. Especially love the North Pole Postal Service
December 7, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Absolutely lovely and MUCH NEEDED Disney date day with my husband. We needed it!

Thanks to my parents for watching the boy and to @disneyparks.bsky.social for hosting us for ODNG.
December 2, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Yesterday was a lovely relaxing Thanksgiving, first day off I’ve had in a long, long, long time.

I did a little bit of work last night, but still. Driving back home from Cedar Key still have some work to do this afternoon/ evening, but hoping to continue to work reduced hours today and the weekend
November 29, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Awesome pit stop near Ocala National Forest, Sweet Jane’s Candy Show and Whoopie Pies.
November 26, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Dazzling Nights at Harry P. Leu Gardens from Creative City Project.

I attended media night, and it’s gorgeous: www.orlandodatenightguide.com/dazzling-nig...
Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens: Tips for A Romantic Stroll
Enjoy Dazzling Nights at Leu Gardens with these expert tips! See parking details, advice, and how to plan the perfect holiday date night.
www.orlandodatenightguide.com
November 26, 2024 at 11:40 AM
St. Augustine evening trip. Driving 90 minutes for Nights of Lights was overkill.

Still, we had fun on a Barbie-themed kart tour of decorations & city landmarks, with a very fun “Just Ken” tour guide.

(Hosted)

Tour options, including this and others www.orlandodatenightguide.com/st-augustine...
November 25, 2024 at 2:10 AM
A lovely stroll with my son along Park Avenue, Winter Park - with affogato AND a gourmet drinking chocolate.

Sugar coma here I come!
November 22, 2024 at 9:53 PM
Okay, this magic shot outside of DAK’s entrance is cute!

They have Feliz Navidad as an option too.
November 21, 2024 at 4:15 AM
When you’re the only adult out of your friend group who is working today, and has a whole ass child to take care of - and yet THEY are the ones showing up 30 minutes late to meet you at DAK
November 20, 2024 at 4:25 PM
“Adopted” a local teen and just bought everything on their wishlist for Christmas - aside from the Apple Watch, that’s beyond my budget.

I try to support one teen each holiday season as they tend to be the overlooked demographic for toy drives etc
November 19, 2024 at 7:29 PM
It’s been a weird couple of days. Now it’s time to focus and work.

But first some pictures of our time at SeaWorld yesterday for their hosted media day.

I do love their Christmas Celebration. Let’s start with their Christmas trees that share decorations & facts about each decade from 1920 onward.
November 17, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Good vibes for my son today please. We’re trying something new at his program and a lot of our future plans hinge on it.

Thank you ❤️
November 13, 2024 at 12:58 PM
Having 2 Disney media events within 2 days of each other, both that go until midnight - plus needing to get to Disney Springs for holiday content, I decided to invite my parents on a festive staycation.

We booked this townhome in Reunion and split the cost.

Worked out to $1,100 for 4 nights
November 12, 2024 at 1:28 PM
I fell victim to the souvenir popcorn bucket as a bribe / reward for the boy.

We’re at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, hosted for work.

Also we’re gonna scrub our hands after this queue cause I don’t have sanitizer
November 12, 2024 at 2:36 AM
Winter Summerland with my son and parents. ⛳️ 🎄
November 10, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Farewell Jollywood Nights, I love you.

For adults this party definitely beats MVMCP. Lots of improvements!

Hosted
November 10, 2024 at 5:43 AM
Holiday Jazz at Hollywood Brown Derby is executed much better this year - we were able to fit in a nice nightcap to end our night at Jollywood Nights (hosted)
November 10, 2024 at 4:52 AM
The Fiesta area in Animation Courtyard is sadly a dud. And the awesome PhotoPass spot now matches the Fiesta theme and its weird 🫤

The file format doesn’t work on this app 😞

Hosted for work

Jollywood Nights
November 10, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Our favorite Disney PhotoPass pictures so far at Jollywood Nights

(hosted for Orlando Date Night Guide)
November 10, 2024 at 1:13 AM