Christia Palizzi
Christia was born and raised in the PNW and moved to the panhandle in 2015. After slowly migrating across the US with her husband Barry, four kids: Julian, Gabriel, Owen and Emilia, two dogs: Fancy Pants and Violet, and three cats: Sirius, Luna and Dumpling, they have declared Point Washington as their home.
Christia is a lover of shopping, 90s hip hop and also Matt Nathanson, wannabe decorator, writer and tacos. She works at Gigi's Fabulous Kids and Toys in Rosemary Beach, loves yoga, running and again, tacos.
Homeschool Mom-Sometimes We All Need A Time Out
My littles have been at home, with me, for nearly an entire year now. They came home from spring break in 2020 and never went back to the traditional school. Somedays it's dreamy and...
Childhood Expectations VS Parental Responsibility During Christmas
When I was a child, Christmas was everything. It was stress free, magical and full of traditions. It was the best. I remember trying so hard to stay awake to hear the...
Will Christmas 2020 DeGrinch me? Help!
I'm definitely the self proclaimed Grinch in my house. My kids have constant visions of sugar plums dancing through their heads from about November 1st until C-Day. My husband listens to Christmas music by...
Choose Your Own Adventure- Good Day or Bad
Have you ever woken up and just been in the worst mood? It totally sets the tone for the whole day. Bad morning, spilled coffee, so much traffic and hitting every red light. It...
Disney is Still The Happiest Place On Earth! Even During a Pandemic
2020 has been a rough year for a lot of reasons. My family lost two furry members in quick succession, and due to his commitment to the Army National Guard, my husband has been...
Self Care Say What?
Self care is a pretty foreign topic to a lot of moms. I'm not only talking about bubble baths, or massages, facials, or getting your nails done. I'm talking about the absolute basics. By...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month-The Pink Washing Problem
October is fast approaching and along with the ghosts, goblins, scary movies and pumpkins everything (all of which I am 1000000% in support of) comes another insidious beast: the Pink Washing problem.
Now, before I get...
Milestone in Motherhood-Another One Bites The Dust
Motherhood. What a ride, am I right? As soon as they put that tiny 8 pound 2 oz bundle of squirmy joy on your chest after many hours of pushing (in my case), your...
Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number
One of my best friends turned the big four-oh this month. I remember when my mom turned 40. I was nine years old and it seemed like such a big deal. I remember thinking...
From Crisis School to Home School-A Complete 180º
Back in March when my babes started their spring break, we had no idea what to expect. We didn't know that they wouldn't actually attend school again in class this year. The teachers and...
What If I’m Not Dropping Those Balls, What If I’m Putting Them Down?
I don't know about you but my #momlife is a busy one. With four kids at three different schools, I'm always coming or going. Add in dance classes for two of my babes (and...
I Like Your Barrette! Do You Want To Be My Friend?
I don't know about you but finding friends as an adult is so much harder than when I was a kid or even at my most awkward as a teenager. Back then it was...
Sometimes 14 Years Pass In The Blink of An Eye
Nearly 14 years ago, a lovely nurse named Glinda placed a tiny eight pound two ounce bundle of baby boy on my chest after many hours of labor and pushing. I remember being completely...
During a State of Emergency My Husband Is Leading A Double Life
My husband is a pretty laid back and chill guy. He's not the type of person you'd expect to head straight for an impending hurricane or drive to the Florida epicenter of a pandemic....