Scooch & Steve

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Recent Posts

  • The Ultimate Tampa Bay Ice Cream Trail: Best Spots for a Sweet Treat
  • Best Family-Friendly Activities in Tampa Bay (With the Sweetest Ice Cream Stop!)
  • Where to Find the Best Non-Dairy Desserts in St. Pete
  • The Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Lisbon For Web Summit
  • How We Acquired 3 Rental Properties in 3 Years
  • The Ultimate Tampa Bay Ice Cream Trail: Best Spots for a Sweet Treat

    scoochandsteve / February 19, 2025

    If you’re an ice cream lover in Tampa Bay, you’re in for a treat! From rich, creamy soft serve to unique non-dairy options, the Tampa Bay area is home to some of the…

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  • Best Family-Friendly Activities in Tampa Bay (With the Sweetest Ice Cream Stop!)

    scoochandsteve / February 19, 2025

    Tampa Bay is a paradise for families looking for fun, adventure, and quality time together. Whether you’re a local or visiting, the area is packed with exciting attractions that both kids and parents…

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  • Where to Find the Best Non-Dairy Desserts in St. Pete

    scoochandsteve / February 19, 2025

    If you’re looking for the best non-dairy desserts in St. Petersburg, FL, you’re in luck! St. Pete is home to a growing community of health-conscious and plant-based food lovers, making it a hotspot…

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  • The Best Family-Friendly Hotel in Lisbon For Web Summit

    scoochandsteve / November 5, 2022

    While we were in Lisbon for Web Summit, we met a dozen families who were also attending the conference and looking for the best family-friendly hotel. We did a ton of research on…

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  • How We Acquired 3 Rental Properties in 3 Years

    scoochandsteve / November 13, 2021

    This has been a crazy year, to say the least. When we first moved to the Tampa Bay Area from the San Francisco Bay Area we had an idea of how investing in…

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  • Our Favorite All-Natural Baby Powders on Amazon for Under $15

    scoochandsteve / July 23, 2021

    Having an all-natural baby powder in your arsenal of baby stuff can do wonders against treating diaper rashes, preventing friction, and minimizing unpleasant odors. However, it’s always important to check the baby powder’s…

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  • The Hippest Mobile Coffee Cart in Tampa Bay – Banyan Coffee

    scoochandsteve / July 15, 2021

    Twice a week at night we prepare for Scooch going to work the following morning by grinding coffee beans. Before Charlie was born 8 months ago, we would simply grind our King State…

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  • Top 6 All-Natural Laundry Soaps Under $35

    scoochandsteve / July 14, 2021

    As adults, most of us rarely make a fuss about the laundry detergent we use, unless perhaps it’s to compare prices. However, the same mindset can’t apply when we’re grocery shopping for our…

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  • The Best Sustainability Events in Tampa Bay 2021

    scoochandsteve / July 12, 2021

    We’ve been writing about sustainability products for a few years now to help share info about cost-effective sustainable living options. We’ve set out to help others in our generation (and younger) learn more…

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  • The 7 Best Reusable Baby Bottles Under $15

    scoochandsteve / July 8, 2021

    Reusing baby items such as bottles isn’t only practiced by parents who want to live a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. Primarily because baby stuff can be expensive, many parents tend to keep baby items…

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  • 7 Best Vegan Restaurants in Tampa Bay

    scoochandsteve / July 5, 2021

    Our 8-month-old son has a dairy allergy so we’ve been eating “close to vegan” this year entirely and finding the best dairy-free/vegan restaurants in the Tampa Bay area was tricky. We searched around…

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  • Top 10 Sustainable Products for Your Nursery Under $50

    scoochandsteve / July 1, 2021

    Planning what sustainable products go in your nursery takes a lot of thought and consideration, especially if you’re on a budget. For environmentally-conscious parents who want to save the earth and a couple…

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  • Our 5 Favorite Eco-friendly Lunch Boxes For Kids

    scoochandsteve / June 30, 2021

    Eating a healthy, balanced lunch is super important for active children and staying eco-friendly is a great lesson to teach early. However, when they’re at school, a lot of distractions can keep them…

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  • The 8 Best High Chairs for Kids Under 12 Months on Amazon

    scoochandsteve / June 26, 2021

    High chairs are not only multi-functional, but they can be a godsend for busy parents who want to keep their kids in a safe and secure place in case they need to start…

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  • 10 Best Reusable Straws on Amazon

    scoochandsteve / June 26, 2021

    While drinking straws have only been mass produced in the 1960s, it is reported that an estimated 8.3 billion plastic straws already pollute the world’s beaches and reusable straws are more important than…

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  • The 6 Best Organic Kitchen Sponges Under $20 on Amazon

    scoochandsteve / June 23, 2021

    Whether we like it or not, sponges are some of the most used kitchen implements that need frequent replacing. Depending on how often or how heavily you use your organic kitchen sponge, you…

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  • Natural Baby Products: A Simple (But Complete) Guide

    scoochandsteve / June 23, 2021

    Like any life-changing event, the first six months of parenthood will feel exciting but also a little scary. However, with a handful of natural baby products, you’ll have an easier time dealing with…

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  • 9 Natural Baby Product Tactics That Will Help You Win in 2021

    scoochandsteve / June 23, 2021

    Using natural baby products is a must for parents. Unlike their non-organic counterparts, natural baby products don’t have chemicals that can absorb into your baby’s skin and cause irritation. Natural baby products are…

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  • The 5 Best Eco-Friendly Soaps on Amazon

    scoochandsteve / June 17, 2021

    Bath time is one of the most important routines for your baby and stating eco-friendly is really important. Not only will it keep your little one clean, but it’s also meant to be…

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  • Quick Guide To Organic Baby Products on Amazon

    scoochandsteve / June 17, 2021

    As parents, we need to be extra careful about the things we buy for our babies. After all, babies are so much more delicate and sensitive than adults, so the baby products they…

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Sarah and Steve McGarry
We are Scooch and Steve! Both of us have always enjoyed working on design and DIY home improvement projects. Now we are venturing into real estate investing, parenting, and personal finance to put our learned skills to the test. As California transplants, new to Florida, we're restoring the charm of multiple historic bungalows in Tampa. To follow our real estate, parenting, and personal finance journey subscribe to the newsletter and YouTube channel. Contact us directly to work together via email scoochandsteve@gmail.com

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