Disclosure: I received complimentary or media rates for these accommodations, car use, and some food and activities for review purposes. As always my opinion wasn’t swayed. I love the holidays. Sure the presents and the decorations and good food are great, but the reason I am so over-the-top, can’t-stop-smiling exuberant is because my family of […]
Archives for December 2013
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and yours an AMAZING Christmas! Enjoy the holiday and time with your family…I know I will!
Holiday Gift Guide: Austin Lloyd gift boxes
I had the pleasure of receiving a complimentary Austin Lloyd gift box so I could review it on this blog. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. The box was being sent for my 19 month old but with four kids in this house, would this box have toys in it that we didn’t already […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Win a 1 year subscription to Highlights Magazine
I don’t know about you, but I am dreading seeming all the new toys that will be cluttering my house next week. It sounds so ‘bah humbug’ but my kids already have so much…stuff! So with that in mind, I’ve been looking for gifts that they will like but won’t be broken (or boring) by […]
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This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own. With Christmas almost upon us, now is the time to bare down and get that last minute shopping done. And ‘tis the season for wishing you had a bigger budget, right? Well whether you want to earn some extra […]
You don’t have to be perfect at Christmas
We all have a friend who seems perfect, especially at the holidays. She arrives early to Christmas church service with the kids all smiling and matching. She’s brought homemade pumpkin bread to give out to all the bible school teachers (tied with an impeccable bow of course) and her Christmas cards went out the day […]
Unique places to visit with Santa in Atlanta
Still haven’t spent any quality time with the Big Guy (Santa that is) this holiday season? If you’re in Atlanta, you’re in luck! There are still lots of opportunities to visit with Mr. Claus and get that photo you feel obligated to get every year in a more unique environment. Here are some of the […]
The Smith Family visit the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge #waxfan
You may remember me talking a little about my October visit to the Hollywood Wax Museum, a great tourist attraction in Pigeon Forge, TN. We headed north for the Fall Break weekend and visited the rustic area of Pigeon Forge for some family fun. We had never been to the area before and it honestly […]
Holiday Gift Guide: Looking your best + giveaway
Enter the Scunci giveaway below! The holidays are about giving and celebrating with loved ones near and far, but they are also about Christmas parties at your kids’ schools and your husband’s work and with your mom’s group. They may also involve an event or two at the fabulous home of one of those frenemies […]