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Summertime for us is all about spending quality time with friends and family. We love being out and about in the dreaded nasty sticky heat. On the boat, at the beach, bbq's, days at the park, long bike rides and so on. What I love most is wandering and discovering, taking time out to just think and appreciate everything that we are blessed with, and what better way to do that then by appreciating the tropical gardens in Miami.


Every Sunday for the month of August, Fairchild Tropical Gardens (open 9:30-4:30) will waive their entrance fees. I'm sure the park will be hot and packed, but you should still visit!! Dress comfortably (4" heels and tight ass clothes aren't really going to do you any well here), bring lots of water, and your camera!
Free Sundays in August


The Kampong in Coconut Grove will offer morning guided tours in August 
Saturday, August 6, and on Saturday, August 20. Gates will open at 8 a.m. and the two-hour tour begins at 8:30 a.m.

Reservations are required by calling (305) 442-7169. Tour fee is $20 for adults, $15 for ages 62 and over and students with ID, $10 for children 4-12 years, and free for children 3 and under (accompanied by adult)


Pinecrest Gardens still has their Farmer's Market going on Sundays from 9am-2pm, and for $3 you can go inside and check out their beautiful tropical garden! 


Summer Market Banner


Quit bitching about the heat. It's hot. We all know it.. Get outside and enjoy the heat, enjoy what our beautiful city has to offer!
beautiful sunny weekends. no humidity. and a breeze.
this is my absolute favorite time of year.
just wanted to share my weekend plans with you in case you are looking for something laid back,  cheap, and original miami outings.

saturday am: knaus berry farm is back open!! arrive early for their AMAZINGGGGG fresh baked, warm, gooey, cinnamony, cinnamon rolls. and if you can still manage to fill your stomach, you must have a milkshake!
for those living in the heart of miami, wake up early, and take a drive down to homestead. i promise you that it is well worth it. they open at 8am. 

and since you'll somewhat be in the area, stop by the redland farmers market along US 1 and SW 244th Street, pick up some fresh veggies/fruits for the thanksgiving holiday!! you can bargain with them too :-)

Knaus Berry Farm
15980 SW 248th St., Homestead
305.247.0668


sunday am: pinecrest farmer's market
one of my favorite things to do is ride my bike over to the pinecrest farmers market, in the pinecrest gardens (old parrot jungle) parking lot. the trees are my favorite, favorite, favorite part. lots of different stalls selling fruits/veggies, honey, soap, random jewelry, etc. i just enjoy the strolling..sometimes there is a french baker who makes the most amazing sourdough and ciabatta bread, and rugalla.......i hope he's there.

pinecrest gardens: 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156 

i also like continuing the bike ride to matheson hammock park, and hanging out by the picnic benches by the bay/beach..so so pretty. we sure are lucky to live in paradise...especially when it's gorgeous outside!!!
Today until 4pm at Pinecrest Gardens


Features a farmer’s market, "green" vendors booths, workshops, demonstrations on variety of “earth-friendly” topics, contests and activities for kids and adults, interactive and environmental educational opportunities, garden tours, school performances and fashion shows. Includes different workshops on green topics and demonstrations of Tai Chi and yoga. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops present planting exhibitions, and the Youth Advisory Council organizes the entertainment, including school performances, a fashion show and a talent show. The Pinecrest village also sponsors an Earth Day Art Contest for area school children, designed to educate and motivate the community to make “Earth Day Every Day”. Entries will be exhibited in the Historical Entrance Building. Judging categories are photography, sculpture and poetry. One winner selected in each category and gifted with a $125 Apple gift card. Michelle Piwko, Miss Earth Florida, judges the competition