Hell's Kitchen

Danny the chef from our very own Flip Flops is still in the running on Hell's Kitchen. Tonight also just happens to be the Grand Opening of the "new" Flip Flops in the old Shells beachside. The Fox News truck was there this morning at 8:30 am so this is a pretty big deal for our teeny tiny town. I hear from pretty reliable sources that many of the Hell's Kitchen contestants will be in attendance tonight. The show is on Fox tonight at 9pm.

Attitude of Gratitude Award

WOW, I got the Attitude of Gratitude Award this week from Martha over at the Daily Grind. I am very flattered.....please pass it on....


The Rules of Accepting and Sharing this Award

1.Put the logo on your blog or post
2. Nominate at least 10 blogs that show an attitude of gratitude
3. Link to your nominees within your post
4.Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received this award
5.Share the love and link to this post and the person who nominated you for the award.


Tell us how you've come to have an attitude of gratitude:


I am grateful for my family~my parents, my brothers, my babies and my very good friends.


Now I’m passing this on to:


1. Annie
2. Kaley
3. Michele
4. Tammy
5. Amy
6. Martha - of Course!!!
7. Jamie
8. Danny - may not qualify but I feel gratitude for being involved in 12for12K
9. Angie
10. Chris

Summer Is Coming

Summer vacation is only about four weeks away. Are you ready? Here are some of our local camps here in South East Volusia.


ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS: "Time Travelers" Summer Art Camp. ACA's Community Arts Center at Harris House, 214 S. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 6-12, weekly camps, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, June 9-Aug. 7. $90 members, $100 nonmembers. 386-423-1753

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF VOLUSIA/FLAGLER COUNTIES: 813 Mary Ave., New Smyrna Beach. For ages 7-18, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 7, indoor and outdoor activities, summer reading, field trips (not included in cost). $25 week includes lunch and snacks; $25 registration. 386-428-2422.

CAMP MARCODY HORSE CAMP: Marcody Ranch, 3804 Pioneer Trail, New Smyrna Beach. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. week-long Monday-Friday sessions June-August. Horseback riding, horse care and management lessons i.e. grooming, bathing, feeding horses. Also, arts and crafts, water activities and circle games. $275 week. 386-424-0123; e-mail: hope@marcody.com.

CHILDREN'S ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS: 3701 S. Clyde Morris Blvd. and 573 N. Airport Road, New Smyrna Beach. K--12th grades, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 20-Aug. 1. $55, bring own lunch. 386-451-8087; 427-8229

CITY OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH: Parks and Recreation, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 8-Aug. 21. Babe James Community Center, 201 N. Myrtle Ave., New Smyrna Beach, grades, 1-5, $40 week residents; $45 nonresidents, includes two half-day trips. City Gym, 100 Live Oak Street, New Smyrna Beach, grades 6-9, $55 week residents; $45 nonresidents, includes two half-day trips and one whole day trip; $40 week residents; $45 nonresidents includes two half-day trips. $20 registration. 386-424-2175;

CORONADO COMMUNITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Music Day Camp, 210 S. Peninsula Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Ages 6-5th grade will learn an entire musical in five days, "God's Plan of Salvation," kick-off 2-4 p.m. July 26, camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 27-30 with presentation 7 p.m. July 30. $10 includes CD and T-shirt. 386-428-6252.

CUCHETTI SCHOOL OF MUSIC: Pappas Plaza, 1125 N. Dixie Freeway, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 5-14, June-Aug. Musical theater, choral workshop, learn to play an instrument, songwriting, theory and fundamentals of music, various intermediate and advanced brass, woodwind, vocal ensembles, private lessons on all instruments. $125-$150 week. 386-426-8989

EDGEWATER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB: 211 N. Ridgewood Ave., Edgewater. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 8-Aug. 7. $40 week; $150 month; $25 registration; field trips extra. 386-423-5275.

JIMMY LANE SURF CAMP: City of New Smyrna Beach, Parks and Recreation, North Beach Park, corner of Sapphire Road and Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Weekly camps, 9-11 a.m. June 1-Aug. 28, surf contest Aug. 21, $5 per entry. $115 residents; $120 nonresidents. 386-424-2175; 428-4485

THE LITTLE THEATRE OF NEW SMYRNA BEACH WONDERLAND THEATRE PROGRAM: 726 Third Avenue, New Smyrna Beach. Ages 7-13, 9 a.m.--3 p.m. June 15-26, 2-week camp students will study "The Honorable Urashima Taro" with performances the last two days of camp. Bring lunch. $235. Primary Camp, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 29-July 3, ages 4 1/2-6, explore drama through creative games, role playing, movement, songs, poetry and stories. $80. 386-423-1246 or stop by the office 1- 4 p.m. Monday-Friday

MARINE DISCOVERY CENTER: Summer Adventures 2009, 162 N. Causeway, New Smyrna Beach. "Loggerheads," ages 4-8, June 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, $190; "Leatherbacks," ages 7-10, Aug. 3-7, 10-14, $200; "Mangrove Maniacs," ages 9-12, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, 6-10, 13-17, $220. "Kayak Explorations," ages 10-14, June 8-12, 15-19, July 13-17, $275. "Lagoonys," ages 10-14, July 20-24, 27-31, $300. "Aquatic Adventures," ages 10-14, Aug. 3-7, $300; "Estuary Explorations," ages 10-14, Aug. 10-14, $200. "SCUBA," ages 12-16, June 8-12, 15-19, $300. "Kayak Explorations," ages 12-16, July 20-24, 27-31, $275. All camps, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 386-428-4828; 866-257-4828

SUMMER POTTERY CAMP: Palms Up Pottery, 100 N. Cooper St., New Smyrna Beach. Workshops begin June 9, Tuesdays and Thursdays for 4 weeks. Times: 9-10:30 a.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 1-2:30 p.m., or 3-4:30 p.m. 386-427-2290.

THE SWAN PROJECT: Temple of Praise, 710 Enterprise Ave., New Smyrna Beach. Girls, ages 6-17, learning biblical principles helping them to make better choices for their lives. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 15-Aug. 14. $25 registration; $30 week. 386-402-1816.

You can get the complete list for all of Volusia County here from the Daytona Beach News Journal.

For The Kids

This Wednesday at 3pm The New Smyrna Beach Regional Library will celebrate spring with a “Magical Tea Party”.

Children in grades K - 5 are invited to wear party clothes or dress up as their favorite magical creature, superhero or book character. Snacks will be served, and children are asked to bring their own cup and saucer for the tea party.

A fairy queen will preside over a cow parade in which the Chick-Fil-A cow will lead a group of cow puppets around the auditorium. There also will be special visits from a fairy cow and Antonia, the face painter. Other activities will include a wishing well and games.

Pre-registration is requested by Tuesday and may be made at the children’s desk or by calling (386) 424-2910, ext. 111.

The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Chick-Fil-A and Cow Licks.

The library is open seven days a week at 1001 S. Dixie Freeway. Visit their website for more information on free programs.

Sunday Stumble

All things Beach today on the stumble.

Flagler Ave Beachcam

Virtual Volusia - this is panoramic views of different areas of Volusia County, not live but still interesting.

Earthcam - this is a very nice site, this link is Florida webcams, but it has webcams from all over the world. The ads are annoying but the views are so nice it is worth it.

Places Around Florida - this site has lots of good information about Florida Beaches, if you get sick of ours pick a different one to visit! It also features different Florida cities, towns and attractions.

New Smyrna Beach Information - this is a nice spot for visitors or anyone planning to visit. A great deal of information.

Want to go fishing in New Smyrna Beach - check here first. All things fishing.

Cape Canaveral National Seashore - right in our backyard, this park has many activities and if you have children check out the Web Rangers in the Kids Zone. Fun, learning activities for children of all ages.

Have a nice week!