Challenge 6 – Happy Sweater Games #FPHSH2
I’ve heard from many of you that you have received snow. Well, if that’s the case, it’s time to break out those sweaters….those UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATERS! CHALLENGE 6 for the Florida Plunge Holiday...
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Challenge 6 for #FPHSH2 is Complete and We Have The Official Florida Plunge...
All of you did great! Unfortunately only 1 team could win the 100 points for the #FPHSH2 Challenge 6. Here are the results Receiving 70 Points – Dave Drumheller Receiving 130 Points – The Schelins...
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The FINAL 2014 #FPHSH2 Challenge – It’s ALL or NOTHING
I want to say, thank you to all that have participated in the 2nd Annual Florida Plunge Holiday Scavenger Hunt. I, once again, have had a great time hosting and I hope your and your family have had...
View ArticleObservations 5 Days After Taking the Florida Plunge
Did you know we have a Taking the Florida Plunge Group Page on Facebook? Well, we do and I may be a little biased, but I think it’s one of the best group pages out there. The page is full of...
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AND THE #FPHSH2 WINNER IS….
Before I get to announcing the winner, let me be the first to say that I had so much fun hosting this event. The Florida Plunge Holiday Scavenger Hunt is one of those events I love putting on,...
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DIY Valentine Cards Inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Valentines Day is fast approaching and our daughter has advised us that she wants to make her friends a Valentines Day card this year and NOT buy cards from the store. Thanks to Disney Family, she...
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Our Florida Plunge Story – The Mulder Family
Our Florida Plunge Story by Amy Mulder 1307 days…3 years, 6 months and 30 days…that’s how long it took from the moment we made the conscious decision to relocate to the actual date we moved into our...
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Superbowl Desserts: Battle of the Pecans
One thing we had plenty of when we lived in Texas was PECANS (yes, I pronounce it PEE-CANS)! We are very lucky in that my inlaws live on a working Pecan Plantation, so these delicious nuts were...
View ArticleTips For Applying For An Out Of State Job
You are ready to take the Florida Plunge, but you need that job first. While you are willing to relocate, you need to understand that many companies are hesitant to hire, or even interview, out of...
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The Cardboard Plunge, Joe Triggs-Smith Florida Plunge Story
I had tripped over a cardboard box. This was curious, since, when I had left the house that morning, there wasn’t one particularly in that location. When I returned, it wasn’t there at all that I...
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Some Things I’ve Noticed Since Moving To Florida
When I went into my third surf shop in a row, my colleague, from Canada, no less, turned to me with serious confusion. “Aren’t they, you know, just flip-flops?” That’s when I realized, my change over...
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We’re Back…And The Force Is Strong with Taking the Florida Plunge!
WE ARE BACK! Well, we never really went anywhere, however we had some life changes and the blog was put on the back burner for a few months. Lot’s has happened in and around Orlando during the past...
View ArticleTaking the Florida Plunge With A Special Needs Family Member
Planning a move to Florida can be daunting and exhausting. Planning a move to Florida with a special needs family member can be daunting, exhausting AND overwhelming. In 2007, we moved to Florida...
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Zesty Pistachio Cookies, A Taste of Old Key West
Hi everyone! My names is Figment Foodie. Kristi & Scott have asked if I would share with you some of my favorite Disney inspired recipes and local eateries. Today, I share with you my recipe for...
View Article5 Simple Steps To Save Money Fast For Your Florida Plunge
Taking the Florida Plunge can be an expensive adventure, but if you prepare now and save more money, you can reach your goal of living in Florida sooner rather than later. Let’s get started with our...
View ArticleJoin Us For Our 1st Annual Taking the Florida Plunge Cruise October 6-13,...
Are you ready to sail away on the 1st Annual Taking the Florida Plunge cruise? Kristi and I are excited to invite you to join us October 6-13, 2018 aboard the Carnival Breeze. Our 7 night sailing...
View Article12 Ways to Stay Organized When You Have Kids
As parents of 3 kids, Kristi and I find one of the biggest parts of what makes raising kids challenging is the sheer logistics of it all — from soccer practice to music lessons, parent-teacher...
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