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March 2023 Highlights from Tampa Bay

We may be preparing to leave for Sweden shortly, but it got me thinking about what a great month we had exploring locally here in the Tampa Bay area. Having a toddler has definitely forced us to get creative with our weekend plans, and we've uncovered some awesome new places in the process. Here are a few from just this past month...

It’s Strawberry Season in Florida!

The last time I went to Parkesdale Market in Plant City, I was sorely disappointed to find that they weren’t offering their “world famous” strawberry shortcake, as it was out of season. This year, I was ready. Parkesdale Market definitely goes all out during strawberry season, but there are some other options you can capitalize on if you’re in the Tampa Bay area...

5 Restaurants to Love in Tampa Bay

As you know, we try to support small businesses and eat local. This was easy to do when we lived in St. Pete, as it has a very local-driven culture. Now that we're solidly in the 'burbs of Wesley Chapel, we have had to work a little harder! In honor of Valentine's Day, these are five Tampa Bay restaurants I've tried in the last two months that I loved - and I know you will too! ♥️

4.5 Days in Glasgow, Scotland

Three years ago, I was coming back to the US after a wonderful trip to Edinburgh and Glasgow. It was a trick getting into the city - you may recall, our train didn’t exist - but once we got there, we had the opportunity to really see the city at its holiday peak. This was the last time we spent the holidays away from home, and I think back on it fondly, especially as we start planning our trips for this year. This is how we spent four days in Glasgow…

Spotlight: KRATE at The Grove

We're excited to spend some time exploring the area around us now. Wesley Chapel has historically been alllll suburbs, but I think we'll uncover some gems. For starters, KRATE. Located at The Grove, a major shopping area just off of I-75, KRATE opened in June 2022 with the main goal of providing a home for small businesses.