Articles by Cara

Nothing says fall like apples! Apples are not only delicious but they are a great theme for preschoolers to have fun with and explore. Here are some awesome apple activities you can do with your […]

It’s HALLOWEEN! Well it’s almost Halloween and that means it’s time for Mickey Pumpkins and all things spooky and villain. It also means Halloween Parties – at school, at dance, at home – everywhere practically. […]

Pumpkin spice season is just around the corner and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is in full swing at Walt Disney World. This means Halloween is just around the corner. It’s time for Mickey […]

Buying and selling a house, or even looking for a rental can be so time consuming. Doing all this on top of raising a family and working just adds to the stress. That’s why you […]

The kids are back in school, the tourist are leaving, and we still have at least two or three more months of summer weather. Now is the time to enjoy the fun Pensacola has to […]

I’ve have been asked many times why I love Disney so much. The explanation is hard but I’m going to try. Walt Disney World is my happy place. That may sound strange coming from an adult […]

A trip to Walt Disney World is half sprint and half marathon and completely exhausting. If you’re like me the go go go and crowds start to get to you after a bit and you […]

When you ask in any local mom’s group where the best parks and playgrounds are in Pensacola, Perdido Kids Park is at the top of that list. There is good reason for this, the park […]

I love Winnie the Pooh, he is my all time favorite Disney character. There is just something about that little ball of fluff that makes my heart happy. Oh course meeting him in person at […]

By now you know that Christopher Robin will be released on August 3rd. I’m so excited about this movie. Like I obsessed excited. I LOVE Pooh and all the 100 Acre Woods characters. In fact, […]

You never know what the weather is going to do in Pensacola. Summers are HOT and rainy and winters are cold and well sometimes rainy too and sometimes you just need to have some fun […]

Summer in New Orleans is HOT! That’s why we all are thankful for waterparks and other ways to cool off during the summer. One of our favorite New Orleans attractions where you can cool off […]

Dance is expensive, one of the most expensive parts of dance are the costumes. If you have a child who dances, you know this. I have spent at least $1000 on costumes this year alone. […]

Going through a hurricane with kids is HARD. Most of us here at Pint-Sized Cities have learned these lessons through multiple hurricane evacuations, and want to share our tips with you. Crossing our fingers we […]

Hurricane Season – that dreaded time between June and November we all watch the Gulf of Mexico and miss Nash Roberts. Whether you go our stay, it’s best to always be prepared and to start […]

Yesterday on our way to Ft. Pickens we stumbled upon this adorable little beach park. We are always on the lookout for great attractions in Pensacola that are perfect for kids. This is one we […]

Pensacola is known as the City of Five Flags and is rich in history and culture. These museums and historical sites tell the story of Pensacola’s past, present and future. Looking for something to do […]

I love birds. Growing up we had cockatiels, cockatoos and African Greys. There was even a time where we raised baby birds. And while I can’t have one of my own at the moment, I […]

It seems like every mom I know got an Instant Pot for Christmas. Did you? These high tech pressure cookers amazing. They are helping busy moms everywhere get dinner on the table in minutes. So […]

Instead of Kids Eat Free promotions, some local Pensacola Restaurants do special kids meal deals during the week. While they aren’t free, they are cheap and will help you save money when eating out with […]

You don’t want to cook, you just want a break and have someone cook for you. Yet, you’re on a budget and cost is a big factor because let’s face it eating out with kids […]

A few years ago, we set out from New Orleans to find the perfect family vacation for under $1000. Could we do it and visit Destin, Florida, and the Northwest Florida Coast and have fun? […]

I had heard about Lulu’s for the last few years. Everyone I talked to RAVED about their food allergy menu and said this was a must do when traveling to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We’ve […]

Having two children with special needs and a husband with a host of issues that have landed him in the hospital multiple times over the last few years, healthcare is a BIG issue in my […]

I don’t know about your but when I think of summer, I think of camping. Maybe because I spent a lot of my childhood summers, when I wasn’t at my grandmother’s in Florida, camping. I […]

Life is busy. As parents we are always rushing here, there and everywhere. We barely have time to shower some days, and date nights are the LAST thing on our minds. However, it’s important to […]

Do you have an over-dramatic child? I do and my house is DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA, all day long.  If the girl doesn’t earn an Oscar one day for her drama, I’ll be surprised. Here are […]

I don’t know about you but between the monster sized mosquitoes and the heat, SUMMER is not the season for enjoying your porch. I can’t wait until mid-September, when the weather starts to get cooler […]

Summer sometimes seems insanely busy between camps, end of the year festivities, and life. It’s really hard to slow down and make summer memories. So here are day trip attractions that are within three hours […]

I don’t know about you but this time of year makes me want to do nothing but GRILL. Seafood, steak, veggies, fruit – everything taste better on the grill. Not only does it taste better […]