45 Years
Anchored in Love: 45 Years of Tides, Adventures, and Prince Charming Some love stories begin with a sunset. Forty-five years. If you laid them end to end like seashells on a shore, you’d have a collection so long and so varied you couldn’t take it all in at once. Some...
Gasparilla’s Littlest Buccaneer: A Kid’s Guide to Tampa’s Pirate Parade
Ahoy, Young Buccaneers! Have you ever dreamed of being a pirate? Well, every January, the city of Tampa, Florida transforms into a pirate paradise during the legendary Gasparilla Parade! It's one of the biggest pirate festivals in the entire country, and kids...
A Note to Self: When the Mask Falls
A Note to Self: When the Mask Falls Dear Self, As a young girl, you watched the Vietnam War unfold on television—the protests against our soldiers, the Bob Hope specials trying to lift spirits, and the movies that tried to make sense of it all. You saw family members...
Journals Make Perfect Holiday Presents
The greatest gift you can give a child isn’t just one book or one journal—it’s a culture of literacy. Here are some ways to nurture reading and writing during the holidays and beyond. So this holiday season, wrap up some wonder. Package some adventure. Give the gift of reading, writing, and imagination.
A Christmas Box
A Christmas Box began with a single ornament, a tiny bear on a swing with “Baby’s First Christmas” painted in gold script. For a young mom, buying her baby’s first ornament was a moment of pure happiness, a simple act filled with love and the promise of memories yet to come. That ornament became the first chapter in a tradition that would span decades.
Welcome To Chez Stiles Books
This season of gratitude let’s teach our little ones the true meaning of thankfulness and kindness. At Chez Stiles Books, we believe that stories have the power to nurture grateful hearts and inspire acts of kindness that last a lifetime.
Gather around the table or curl up with a cozy blanket and share tales that remind us of what truly matters: family, friendship, and the simple joys that fill our lives with warmth. Explore our collection of heartwarming stories that celebrate gratitude, generosity, and the spirit of giving.
Happy Thanksgiving week from the ChezStilesBooks.com family to yours! 🍂🦃📚
Christmas in July: A Festive Mid-Year Celebration
Christmas in July: A Festive Mid-Year Celebration While most of us associate Christmas with the chilly winds of December, the concept of "Christmas in July" has become a beloved mid-year celebration for many. Originating in the Southern Hemisphere, where July is the...
Mirada Resort Style Living
Celebrating the Fourth of July at The Mirada Lagoon in San Antonio, Florida The Fourth of July, America's Independence Day, is a time for celebration, reflection, and community gatherings. Among the myriads of places where people celebrate this patriotic holiday, The...
Smash Burger Tacos
Happy National Taco Day! This is the day we celebrate the deliciousness of tacos, in all their forms. From classic street tacos to gourmet creations, there’s a taco out there for everyone. Here’s my favorite recipe for Smash Burger Tacos!
Creating a Beach Lifestyle
Sometimes you just need a beach bag … some bread, wine and a blanket. Beach Lifestyle: Everything You Need to Know ...Living the beach lifestyle is a dream for many people. It evokes images of long days spent on the sand, swimming in the ocean, and enjoying the sun...
Lagoon Life … the ultimate escape.
The appeal of a crystal lagoon is something that draws people from across the globe. Anyone who is searching for a cleaner, safer, and more affordable way to enjoy living in a tropical paradise chilling inside their enclosed patio will agree once they visit these...
Season of Gratitude
This time of year is a great time to reflect on all the things we are grateful for and show gratitude for all our moments in life. Every time I step outside and feel the sunlight on my face, I feel gratitude. The sun and the change of seasons serve as a reminder that...
Wine Tasting
Even though many just assume that wine tasting is sipping, swishing, and swallowing – many are amazed to find that it’s actually a bit more
Start Your Day Positive
Almost everyone has heard the hit single ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone.
Life Is An Adventure
Just west of Tampa in Pinellas County you will find Florida’s West Coast Barrier Islands.
Seas The Day
Every vessel needs a Captain on the lookout for achieving smoother waters ahead.