Disclosure: I received compensation for this post. All opinions are my own. Back to school time is upon us. Ok…so it might just be upon me and my fellow Atlantans but it is coming soon everywhere else. And I am NOT READY. I have no paper, notebooks, or the 10 boxes of tissues I’m supposed […]
I’m the @HeartofHaiti Ambassador for #TypeAParent Conference
Excited to announce that @beEverywhere will be sponsoring @MariaRSmith to attend the @TypeAParent conf. as a #HeartofHaiti ambassador!— HEART of HAITI (@HEARTofHAITI) July 16, 2014 Heart of Haiti products are all handmade. I am feeling really grateful right now. I was selected by the representatives at Everywhere, an Atlanta-based digital marketing agency, to represent the […]
Passing on my LOVE for tennis
I am not a great tennis player. But I do love to play. I’m an athlete at heart and so I can play just about anything relatively well but tennis is something I’ve continued to play over the years because I just have fun playing, not because I always win. I love that I can […]
Summer isn’t over yet! @WorldofCocaCola giveaway!
Yes, I know that back-to-school items have been on sale for a month. I know that the reading lists and over-the-summer assignments are now being worked on. I know that the countdown to have the massive school supply list finished has begun. But I want to scream: SUMMER ISN’T OVER YET! In Atlanta we still […]
Spicy Tomato Turkey Burgers & my appearance on @BetterMornings
CBS46 News I was thrilled to be asked to represent Red Gold tomatoes on a cooking segment for Better Mornings Atlanta today. And I by thrilled I mean nervous as hell. But I put on my big girl pants and made it through. And it was so much fun! It really brought back great memories […]
Five steps to the Perfect Turkey Burger
In preparation for my cooking segment on CBS46’s Better Mornings Atlanta tomorrow (eek!), I have been practicing my turkey burgers. I’m making Red Gold’s Spicy Turkey Burger and I’m hoping they turn out like the photo here. I found there are five steps to make turkey burgers stay juicy, delicious, and whole. I’m sure there are […]
Father’s Day Freebies in Atlanta
Photo: Print Restaurant Father’s Day is in two days y’all. TWO DAYS. Haven’t got a plan yet for the most deserving man in your life? Get on it! Here are some great freebies to help you spend less dough as you celebrate. TO DO:Center for Civil and Human RightsThey are having a “soft” opening this weekend […]
How to Train Your Dragon 2 in Theaters TODAY
I had the pleasure of taking my three oldest kids to see a preview screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2 earlier this week at Atlantic Station’s Regal Cinemas. The movie was fast-paced with great 3-D animation that made everything little thing, down to a dragon’s eyelid flutter, seem so real. How to Train […]
EVITA Shines in Atlanta
Photographer: Richard Termine, ©Broadway.com I had the opportunity to receive complimentary tickets to the opening night performance of EVITA presented by Broadway in Atlanta at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. I was thoroughly impressed. I stood along with the entire audience for a much deserved standing ovation at the culmination of this fantastic musical. From the […]
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta: LEGO Ninjago Laser Maze Now Open
Disclosure: I received complimentary tickets to LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta to experience the LEGO Ninjago Laser Maze. All opinions are my own. My kids LOVE LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta. They could spend an entire day in this place (and we have almost done that in the past). There’s so much for them to do. They […]
