This is a sponsored post from Carter’s though my opinions are always my own. Christmas is the perfect time of year to give back. Our hearts are more open. We are more receptive to charitable causes. Our wallets are already getting a good workout buying ALL.THE.THINGS our kids want. So why not help kids in need […]
A Stone Mountain Christmas| 5 ways to thrive during your holiday adventures
A Stone Mountain Christmas is my favorite holiday experience in Atlanta and my family was blessed to receive complimentary tickets and dinner to experience it this year. A Stone Mountain Christmas keeps the “Christ” in Christmas and provides a wholesome, family-friendly, memory-making day. For anyone looking to upgrade your holiday adventures this year and are […]
Boys Day Away at the College Football Hall of Fame
Earlier this month, the kind people at the new College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta invited my family for a visit to celebrate their mascot’s 1st birthday. I was out of town at a speaking engagement and my daughter had an all-day Girl Scout activity, so my husband decided it was a good time […]
What happens when your friends win laptops and that makes you want to punch them in the face
I have not been choosing gratitude lately. I have been choosing envy. I have been choosing jealousy. I have been choosing indignation, pride, and entitlement. I’ve waxed philosophical on how to teach my children gratitude for Thanksgiving but I haven’t been a good model of it. I have been focused on what I have received […]
Skate Atlantic Station Brings Early Holiday Cheer
Atlantic Station made sure Atlanta got an early start on the holiday season! Skate Atlantic Station is now open! My family and I had fun lacing up the skates and taking some turns around the oval. Sure it’s a little cold, but it is winter people! Put on a coat and maybe some gloves and […]
Kids Eat Free|10 Deals for Halloween
Kids Eat Free…I love those three words! And this Halloween weekend there are a lot of them. I put together a round up of the deals I’ve found including ones where kids eat free or discounted. They range from fast food to semi-formal, from sweets to a full meal. All treats…no tricks! Be sure to […]
Kate Carter on Moms and Voting
The following is a guest post from Kate Carter, the wife of Jason Carter (grandson of President Jimmy Carter), who is the democratic candidate running for the office of Governor in the state of Georgia. As moms, we cannot be apathetic to the voting process. Whatever your political affiliation, it is your duty to be […]
Win 4 tickets to Cirque du Soleil in Atlanta
Cirque du Soleil is back in town! I was given complimentary tickets to experience the bright yellow and blue tents for myself this week and all I can say is OH MY GOSH. Cirque du Soleil is something that is so hard to describe. It fills you with awe and amazement and it makes a […]
Atlanta’s Best Apple Orchards, Pumpkin Patches & Other Fall activities
I’ve been reading it on Facebook, overhearing the questions at the playground, and getting texts and messages about it for several weeks now. Where are the best apple orchards? Is there a pumpkin patch that isn’t an hour away? What Halloween events can I attend so my kid gets to wear her Elsa costume a […]
I survived taking 4 kids to The Rock Ranch BY MYSELF
My family and I were invited to spend a Saturday at the Rock Ranch in Rock, GA, about 70 miles outside of Atlanta. I wasn’t required to post about it but I couldn’t NOT post about our fantastic experience at the Fall Family Fun Day. My husband was called out of town to attend a […]
