My oldest child on her first day of PreK this year. The kids are back in school. And along with the homework and overflowing backpacks comes insecurities, anxiety, and nervousness. Kids aren’t always ready for the exciting and challenging situations the upcoming year holds, and as moms we don’t always have the tools to help […]
Archives for August 2011
When Disney World comes to Atlanta…
Everyone takes notice! This is why I was so excited to be invited to the Disney Summer Social that took place today at the Buckhead W. It was one gigantic playmate with some of the best bloggers in the business. One thing I have learned from following bloggers who have gone to Disney events is […]
Family Fall Travel Deals: Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach
The “dog days” of summer are long gone for most families. They are replaced by the hustle and bustle of carpool, sports schedules and homework…ah the homework. (My kids start getting homework at three years old in their preschool!) With the hectic schedule starting again you may wish you took more time to get away […]
Princess Power! Disney on Ice returns to Atlanta
Princess lovers (and those that love them): Unite! Get ready to get “tangled” up in the newest show to hit the ice, at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream playing Philips Arena October 12-16, 2011. (See below for great offer.) Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure […]
Lessons from Blogher11
I had an amazing time in San Diego at BlogHer ’11 (thanks to my sponsor, EmpowHER)! After thinking about all the things I wanted to post, I decided to just keep it simple and let you know some key ideas that I learned that go beyond the nuts and bolts of blogging.1. Do the tequila shot! At least […]
Upscale Magazine Prize Pack Giveaway
I don’t get a chance to read magazines too much anymore but was recently sent a couple copies of Upscale Magazine and felt like it definitely improved my “mamalicious” quotient! It was sexy and informative and really well-written. I’m a stickler for good journalism and they definitely do a good job at providing interesting and […]
The easiest slow cooker chicken recipe EVER
I have a new go-to meal and it is the easiest, but tastiest slow cooker recipe ever! Since I just received 40 pounds of chicken from Zaycon Foods, I pulled out this recipe and love it even more with fresh chicken breasts. And it only takes two ingrediants: chicken and BBQ sauce. RecipeTake chicken (boneless, skinless […]
Two parents, three kids, and 40 pounds of chicken
I like chicken. I like it fried, seared, bar-b-qued, roasted, and baked. I like it in salads and casseroles, and in dips and bakes. I don’t eat red meat so you get the picture…my family of five eats a lot of chicken. So when Stacie Haight Connerty of The Divine Miss Mommy told me about […]
Win a trip to Disney World with the “Discover What You Treasure” sweepstakes
I had the chance to visit with some Verizon employees and check out some of their newest products during a private luncheon at BlogHer last week. It was great to be able to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere and see, touch, and hear some really cool technology (The Verizon tablet looks so cool and […]
Go see The Help this weekend (and you could win prizes)
The fantastic, OMG-you-have-to-see-it movie of the summer is The Help, based on the novel of the same name by Atlanta resident Kathryn Stockett. I had the opportunity to see an advance screening at the Mocha Moms Inc National Conference and even meet some of the stars. I was so impressed! The cinemetography and story line really […]