The Lasershow starts at dusk This summer has been the summer for staying close to home for our family. Road trips are fun, but with four kids under the age of 7, they are a lot (A LOT) of work. Being close to home is just easier. And lucky for us, we live close to some […]
Yes, I did have “Brekie in Bed” with @NoosaYoghurt
I didn’t know what to expect when a PR company offered to send me “brekie in bed” (Austrailian for breakfast in bed). They didn’t ask me to do a post or compensate me, other than sending me lots, and lots of delicious yogurt, but after tasting Noosa Yoghurt, I had to tell you about it.Noosa […]
Get Mooving for the Chick Fil A Race Series
Grab your calfs and hoof it down to Marietta for the Chick-Fil-A Connect Race Series: East Cobb on October 12, 2013. I received a race entry for telling you about this great 5K and I’m excited to be a part of it! There will be a 5K as well as a 1K fun run (great for […]
#MakeSummerLast in Tennessee
I was thrilled to receive an invite to a food, drink, and music showcase put on by the Tennessee Tourism Board recently. They started a campaign I am 100% down with: Make Summer Last. Since schools in Georgia go back so early, it is easy to look at the 4th of July as the beginning of […]
The Most Colorful 5K race in Atlanta: The Color Run is Coming
I can run a 5K race. It may not seem like it but that is an empowering statement. When I was offered the opportunity to tell you about one of the coolest 5K races around, The Color Run, in exchange for a race entry, it was a no-brainer to me. And they even offered me […]
4th of July Fireworks, Festivities Still on Despite the Rain in Atlanta
All-You-Can-Eat Pie Bar at Sway Stay The Night Hyatt Regency Downtown Atlanta 4th of July deal Celebrate July 4th with Hyatt Regency! Stay for $99 and 50% valet parking July 3-9. Ooh & Aaa @ Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park Fireworks July 4 or stay here after catching the Braves vs. Marlins (w/ stadium fireworks July 4). Or declare your Independence, and hope […]
Celebrate 4th of July with the Atlanta @Braves
Looking for something fun to do during the 4th of July weekend? Why not check out the hometown team? The Atlanta Braves have a three-game homestand from July 2-4 and have some great extras in store for the fans. Even non-baseball fans will enjoy the fireworks (Wed and Thurs), really good, unique food and the […]
The Three-Mile Thursday Crew & Children’s Claritin
I am very lucky to be a part of a moms group that cares about our health as much as we care about hanging out. Sure the North Cobb Mocha Moms like to eat and drink but we also meet up each week for our “Three mile Thursdays” walk at a local track. Our chapter […]
Macy’s Crowns the Great American Grilling Guru (& it’s not me) #americanicons
I was thrilled when my friends at Everywhere invited me to attend the final judging of Macy’s Culinary Council Great American Grilling Guru contest. I love to watch cooking shows on TV so the idea of attending a live one right here in Atlanta along with some of my favorite TV foodie personalities like Marc Forgione, Cat Cora and Stephanie […]
The Smith’s Staycation: Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Every US president since Johnson has stayed at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. And now I have too! A lot has changed since they opened their doors in 1967, but this hotel is still one of Atlanta’s finest hotels set on historic Peachtree street in the resurgent downtown. The crowd is more international than I’ve seen […]
