Live Like a Floridian

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Hey there! I'm Holly Giles, a wife, mother, and storyteller. Here, you will find a native's guide to living and visiting Florida. I want to help you leave a legacy of native plants, wild spaces, and why home traditions and hospitality matter, one yard and one story at a time. Let's learn how to grow native plants, cook real food, share southern hospitality, and save wild places.

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Baking Whole Wheat Blended Bread | Teenage Python Hunting during the Bread Rise!

Baking Whole Wheat Blended Bread | Teenage Python Hunting during the Bread Rise! Live Like a Floridian

38 views - 7 months ago

The Steps to Start with Success with a Short Term Rental - Episode Two

The Steps to Start with Success with a Short Term Rental - Episode Two Live Like a Floridian

39 views - 8 months ago

Spring to Spring Trail Secrets: Florida Bike Tour with a Local

Spring to Spring Trail Secrets: Florida Bike Tour with a Local Live Like a Floridian

151 views - 8 months ago

Enjoy Your Stay Episode One - How we started a short term rental in a small Florida Town

Enjoy Your Stay Episode One - How we started a short term rental in a small Florida Town Live Like a Floridian

30 views - 8 months ago

Crazy Peach people? | My Cracker Barrel Encounter Picking Up Peaches

Crazy Peach people? | My Cracker Barrel Encounter Picking Up Peaches Live Like a Floridian

60 views - 8 months ago

No Money? Start Your Florida Native Landscaping for Free! No Cost Native Petunias

No Money? Start Your Florida Native Landscaping for Free! No Cost Native Petunias Live Like a Floridian

63 views - 8 months ago

My Day Learning Maintenance Skills | Fence Lines and Porta-Potty Life

My Day Learning Maintenance Skills | Fence Lines and Porta-Potty Life Live Like a Floridian

16 views - 8 months ago

Best Blueberry Muffins with a Secret Trick You'll Wish You New Sooner!

Best Blueberry Muffins with a Secret Trick You'll Wish You New Sooner! Live Like a Floridian

63 views - 8 months ago

Exploring Florida by Kayak: St. Johns River Peaceful Paddle Program

Exploring Florida by Kayak: St. Johns River Peaceful Paddle Program Live Like a Floridian

96 views - 9 months ago

Blueberry Pies in 15 minutes | Easy to Assemble Blueberry Hand Pies

Blueberry Pies in 15 minutes | Easy to Assemble Blueberry Hand Pies Live Like a Floridian

651 views - 9 months ago

Winter Wagon Decorations | Cozy scenes at a Stable Museum | Christmas Decorations

Winter Wagon Decorations | Cozy scenes at a Stable Museum | Christmas Decorations Live Like a Floridian

195 views - 1 year ago

Holiday Swiss Mocha Coffee Recipe | DIY Gifts from Your Kitchen | Easy Make Ahead Coffee Recipe

Holiday Swiss Mocha Coffee Recipe | DIY Gifts from Your Kitchen | Easy Make Ahead Coffee Recipe Live Like a Floridian

227 views - 1 year ago

How to Set a Christmas Table with Vintage and Thrifty Finds | 6 Southern Hosting Tips for Holidays

How to Set a Christmas Table with Vintage and Thrifty Finds | 6 Southern Hosting Tips for Holidays Live Like a Floridian

114 views - 1 year ago

What is for sale in Florida? Cute Cottage or Swampy Dump Will We Find a Keeper Today?

What is for sale in Florida? Cute Cottage or Swampy Dump Will We Find a Keeper Today? Live Like a Floridian

43 views - 1 year ago

How to Make Biscotti | Gingerbread Biscotti for the Holidays | Southern Hosting Tips

How to Make Biscotti | Gingerbread Biscotti for the Holidays | Southern Hosting Tips Live Like a Floridian

131 views - 1 year ago

How to Make Dried Apples for Eating and Decorating | Dry Apples for Quick Snacks and Bulk Buys

How to Make Dried Apples for Eating and Decorating | Dry Apples for Quick Snacks and Bulk Buys Live Like a Floridian

250 views - 1 year ago

Vintage holiday wreath Orange Crate Labels and Dried Oranges | DIY Christmas Wreath Florida Oranges

Vintage holiday wreath Orange Crate Labels and Dried Oranges | DIY Christmas Wreath Florida Oranges Live Like a Floridian

23 views - 1 year ago

DIY Recycled Fall Table Decor from Glass Jars | Easy Fall Decor 2024

DIY Recycled Fall Table Decor from Glass Jars | Easy Fall Decor 2024 Live Like a Floridian

38 views - 1 year ago

Table Decor for Fall Table in Vintage Hunting Lodge in Florida

Table Decor for Fall Table in Vintage Hunting Lodge in Florida Live Like a Floridian

46 views - 1 year ago

How to Turn an Empty Glass Jar into a One of a Kind DIY Flower Vase in 2 Steps!

How to Turn an Empty Glass Jar into a One of a Kind DIY Flower Vase in 2 Steps! Live Like a Floridian

168 views - 1 year ago

DIY Planters for your porch you never thought of! | Southern Porch Decor Ideas

DIY Planters for your porch you never thought of! | Southern Porch Decor Ideas Live Like a Floridian

2.2K views - 1 year ago

5 Affordable Ways to Update a Home to Sell | Choose ROI instead of High End Finishes

5 Affordable Ways to Update a Home to Sell | Choose ROI instead of High End Finishes Live Like a Floridian

225 views - 1 year ago

Christmas Tree Dress Form Mannequin Southern Belle |DIY holiday dress decoration

Christmas Tree Dress Form Mannequin Southern Belle |DIY holiday dress decoration Live Like a Floridian

1.1K views - 2 years ago

How to care for laying hens | Southern Backyard Chickens

How to care for laying hens | Southern Backyard Chickens Live Like a Floridian

43 views - 2 years ago

How to start composting in Florida and why it works!

How to start composting in Florida and why it works! Live Like a Floridian

592 views - 2 years ago

Southern Style Florida Fixer Upper | Renovating the Bathroom Episode 5

Southern Style Florida Fixer Upper | Renovating the Bathroom Episode 5 Live Like a Floridian

97 views - 2 years ago

Southern Peach Cobbler with a secret ingredient! | Easy Peach Cobbler with Pantry Ingredients

Southern Peach Cobbler with a secret ingredient! | Easy Peach Cobbler with Pantry Ingredients Live Like a Floridian

29.5K views - 2 years ago

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip | Renovating the living room in episode 4

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip | Renovating the living room in episode 4 Live Like a Floridian

141 views - 2 years ago

Porch Decor Makeover with Recycled Vintage Finds | DIY Planter ideas your visitors will love!

Porch Decor Makeover with Recycled Vintage Finds | DIY Planter ideas your visitors will love! Live Like a Floridian

129 views - 2 years ago

How to Make Mint Syrup with fresh mint leaves from my southern garden for Iced Tea

How to Make Mint Syrup with fresh mint leaves from my southern garden for Iced Tea Live Like a Floridian

1.1K views - 2 years ago

Florida's Hontoon Island State Park | Tour Hontoon Island, the real Florida you should see

Florida's Hontoon Island State Park | Tour Hontoon Island, the real Florida you should see Live Like a Floridian

844 views - 2 years ago

Peaches in a Jar the Southern Way | Make your own canned peaches |Canned peaches for your pantry

Peaches in a Jar the Southern Way | Make your own canned peaches |Canned peaches for your pantry Live Like a Floridian

883 views - 2 years ago

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip | Kitchen reno and how to decide on the details in your design

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip | Kitchen reno and how to decide on the details in your design Live Like a Floridian

50 views - 2 years ago

It's Peach-Palooza here with sneak peek of full day of cooking with peaches and peach cobbler recipe

It's Peach-Palooza here with sneak peek of full day of cooking with peaches and peach cobbler recipe Live Like a Floridian

59 views - 2 years ago

DIY Air plant Display | Styling Spanish Moss for porch decorating and planters

DIY Air plant Display | Styling Spanish Moss for porch decorating and planters Live Like a Floridian

272 views - 2 years ago

Iced Coffee at Home | Delicious summer recipe for iced coffee at home and on the go

Iced Coffee at Home | Delicious summer recipe for iced coffee at home and on the go Live Like a Floridian

40 views - 2 years ago

Day in the life of Florida boys |Jet Ski Mechanic in the making | Paddle vs. Motor

Day in the life of Florida boys |Jet Ski Mechanic in the making | Paddle vs. Motor Live Like a Floridian

39 views - 2 years ago

How to Make Blueberry Jam the Old Fashioned Way in Florida | Blueberry Jam Recipe

How to Make Blueberry Jam the Old Fashioned Way in Florida | Blueberry Jam Recipe Live Like a Floridian

162 views - 2 years ago

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip Episode 2 the inside walk-thru | A family project

Southern Style Florida Fixer to Flip Episode 2 the inside walk-thru | A family project Live Like a Floridian

36 views - 2 years ago

Canaveral National Seashore | Momma's on a Day Trip without the kids!

Canaveral National Seashore | Momma's on a Day Trip without the kids! Live Like a Floridian

24 views - 2 years ago

Checking strawberries and fishing at the lake | Backyard gardening in small spaces

Checking strawberries and fishing at the lake | Backyard gardening in small spaces Live Like a Floridian

55 views - 2 years ago

Cleaning up the yard with teenagers who don't really want to help! Mom gets the projects done.

Cleaning up the yard with teenagers who don't really want to help! Mom gets the projects done. Live Like a Floridian

73 views - 2 years ago

Fishing in Florida at Haw Creek State Park for a Family Afternoon Adventure

Fishing in Florida at Haw Creek State Park for a Family Afternoon Adventure Live Like a Floridian

271 views - 2 years ago

How to Hand Pollinate Squash for a Better Yield | Simple Garden Tips to Boost Production

How to Hand Pollinate Squash for a Better Yield | Simple Garden Tips to Boost Production Live Like a Floridian

41 views - 2 years ago

Easy Garden Ideas to Make Today | Small Space Porch Garden Wicking Method with Recycled Plastic

Easy Garden Ideas to Make Today | Small Space Porch Garden Wicking Method with Recycled Plastic Live Like a Floridian

363 views - 2 years ago

Wild Blackberries in Florida | Family day fishing, riding and finding wildflowers in Florida

Wild Blackberries in Florida | Family day fishing, riding and finding wildflowers in Florida Live Like a Floridian

51 views - 2 years ago

Spotted an Alligator in my Backyard

Spotted an Alligator in my Backyard Live Like a Floridian

25 views - 2 years ago

Gardening Books for Beginner Gardeners | My favorite garden books for Florida | Start Gardening

Gardening Books for Beginner Gardeners | My favorite garden books for Florida | Start Gardening Live Like a Floridian

26 views - 2 years ago

Milk Jug Gardening | Container gardens for small spaces | Start seeds in plastic milk jugs

Milk Jug Gardening | Container gardens for small spaces | Start seeds in plastic milk jugs Live Like a Floridian

718 views - 2 years ago

Garden clean up tour of my backyard | Wicking ideas for small space garden | Spring garden fix up

Garden clean up tour of my backyard | Wicking ideas for small space garden | Spring garden fix up Live Like a Floridian

24 views - 2 years ago

How to get started with chickens | The best southern chicken coop

How to get started with chickens | The best southern chicken coop Live Like a Floridian

38 views - 2 years ago

Gardening at home tips and seed growing ideas for new gardeners | Simple ideas using things you have

Gardening at home tips and seed growing ideas for new gardeners | Simple ideas using things you have Live Like a Floridian

54 views - 2 years ago

Strawberry jam | Grocery deals and food preservation | Low sugar jam option

Strawberry jam | Grocery deals and food preservation | Low sugar jam option Live Like a Floridian

25 views - 2 years ago

Manatee at Blue Spring, Florida #shorts

Manatee at Blue Spring, Florida #shorts Live Like a Floridian

250 views - 2 years ago

How to make foil packet meals for camping | Camping at Home | Easy Camping recipes for kids

How to make foil packet meals for camping | Camping at Home | Easy Camping recipes for kids Live Like a Floridian

71 views - 2 years ago

American Goulash | Hamburger Mac | Budget Meals that go far| Southern cooking with venison

American Goulash | Hamburger Mac | Budget Meals that go far| Southern cooking with venison Live Like a Floridian

79 views - 2 years ago

Storing Strawberries Long Term | Maximize your food budget | Dehydrating Food

Storing Strawberries Long Term | Maximize your food budget | Dehydrating Food Live Like a Floridian

62 views - 2 years ago

Chicken Coop Tour in Florida | What does a chicken coop need? | Should you build or buy a coop?

Chicken Coop Tour in Florida | What does a chicken coop need? | Should you build or buy a coop? Live Like a Floridian

635 views - 2 years ago

How to Sew a Feed Sack Tote Bag | Backyard Chickens | Chicken Feed Purse | DIY Recycled Purse

How to Sew a Feed Sack Tote Bag | Backyard Chickens | Chicken Feed Purse | DIY Recycled Purse Live Like a Floridian

286 views - 2 years ago

Florida Native Plant Walk at Debary Hall Historic Site

Florida Native Plant Walk at Debary Hall Historic Site Live Like a Floridian

53 views - 2 years ago