Realtor ALY

Since I have switched to eating Gluten Free eating out has been quite a task. It is usually stressful and I am often filled with regret after eating out. However, that is just not the case here! My husband and I don't often eat out. We choose to cook at home and take our meals on the go but sometimes we enjoy a nice date night out, family gathering, or already made food on the go (especially to football games!) What is Dora's Pizza? Believe it or not... Dora's Pizza is not solely a pizza restaurant! They serve salads, subs, pizza (that is worth the travel if you are not from around here...) and of course some amazing pasta dishes!!! Dora's is a small family owned and run restaurant located in Haines City, FL right next to the Haines City Police Station and only a few minutes from I4. If you are a local or have been to the restaurant more than one time, the owners will surely recognize you and give you that friendly small town welcome! I highly recommend taking ...

Cape Romano Dome Homes A must see before you leave Florida! Cape Romano is one of the most beautiful places I have visited in Florida and that is a very hard title to earn because I absolutely love several parts of Florida! Not only is Cape Romano great for fishing but it is also great for shell collecting, and of course sight seeing! Cape Romano is home to the abandoned Dome Homes designed by Bob Lee in 1981. These homes were actually lived in by his family! Hurricane Andrew came through Florida and caused window damage in the homes which allowed for water issues in the homes but other than that, they remained fairly unharmed. The homes were purchased by a new owner in 2001 with intentions of placing a seawall up to keep the water out and the land in place. However, due to new restrictions the sea wall was never allowed to be put up and the homes were supposed to be taken down. When the owner refused to take the homes down fines were imposed. And they still stand today as a maj...

A little more personal life that tells you who I really am. Anyone who knows me knows I am a born and raised several generation Florida Native! With that being said it is not much of a surprise that I love Florida, the beaches, the warm sunny weather (most days), the sun showers, and the water that surrounds and will probably soon overtake Florida. I have a very difficult time imagining myself living anywhere other than Florida.  I went to University of Central Florida (GO KNIGHTS!!!) for Hospitality Management and during those two years of getting my Bachelors degree I spent a ridiculous amount of time traveling all over Florida. I traveled with friends, family, and I oftentimes took trips on my own for the weekend to explore new parts of Florida I hadn't seen yet. It is amazing how many different things there are to see in one state. I became interested in Real Estate and knew I would love it because I have traveled most of Florida. My GPS skills might not be abo...

Crafty Quack Farms- Cutting Boards Ever look for that perfect gift but never know what to get someone? I am the queen of finding homemade/ local business gifts that are unique and affordable for the craft. This Saturday I bring to you Crafty Quack Farms. They are located out of Dade City, Florida . The cutting boards are handmade and are absolutely gorgeous! They are always adding new designs but you will never see two that are the same. If you are looking for a new homeowner gift, a Christmas gift, or just a fun surprise, this is a great choice and they are gorgeous too! For more information:  Crafty Quack Farms Shop

Ever go into an old 50's home and fall in love? Well, believe it or not... I did!  My husband and I were in the engaged stage of our relationship, and we were set to be married in a few short months. ONE stipulation I had to moving into his home was that I wanted a working bathtub. I played it off on resale value and on a million other things but what it came down to, was that I was a princess inside and really didn't want to live without a bath tub! I mean, taking a hot bubble bath when you don't feel well is the greatest feeling ever! Anyways, he said we could redo the tub but if we do that, we needed to change the tile in the bathroom. I took that very vague statement and went to town on the bathroom with a sledge hammer!  Only a few days later, the bathroom was down to the studs on every side of the bathroom. I ripped out the cabinets, the drywall, the pink tile all over the bathroom (which I really loved but he hated) and I completely demolished the bathroo...

Well, It is Tuesday and I am excited to say that I am starting Tasty Tuesday!!!  What on earth is Tasty Tuesday? Well I am so glad you asked! Tasty Tuesday is when I find delicious snacks, dinners, treats, and deserts that are just too fantastic not to share!  So, that being said... You ready for some Hillbilly Tater Tots? This meal was extremely  easy and definitely a crowd pleaser! 1 bag of Alexia Tater Tots 3 Chicken Breasts 1.5 Cups of Sonny's BBQ Sauce 1 Can of Fiesta Corn 2 Cups of Shredded Cheese Bake chicken in the Oven until cooked all the way through (we cooked ours in the crock pot) Bake Tater Tots to the specs on the bag Warm Corn When everything is cooked layer the tater tots, chicken, corn, and cheese on a pan and bake in the oven until cheese is melted.  VOILA!!! Dinner is served!