I love personalized gifts. Maybe the 9 years I’ve spent in the South is starting to change me. Down here they throw a monogram on EVERYTHING. My Midwestern sensibility screams, “No hand-me-downs then?” But my New South self kind of loves it. Personalized gifts just make it seem like you tried really hard…no matter […]
Celebrate 2014 Holidays at Universal Orlando Resort
This summer I had the opportunity to visit Universal Orlando Resort for the very first time during the fabulous Family Forward conference. (We were given discounted tickets and accommodations as part of the Family Forward conference fee.) My family and I were able to soak up the thrills and chills (Diagon Alley will definitely give […]
@Leapfrog is making Fitness Fun! #FitMadeFun
I was happy when MomSelect asked me to host a #FitMadeFun Mommy Party in conjunction with Clif Kid and Leapfrog’s new LeapBand activity tracker. I was sent products to test and giveaway but of course that didn’t affect my opinion displayed here. And my opinion of the LeapBand is very high! My only issue is […]
Date Night Movie Alert: #BestManHoliday now out on DVD
Disclosure: I received a review copy to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own. Looking for a fun, funny, yet sentimental (in a good way) movie for your next at-home date night? Well put the kids to bed and call the pizza man because I’ve got a good one for you! Best Man Holiday! […]
Kids are King at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort #ArizonaAdventure
Disclosure: My family received a media rate for accommodations and some activities in order to facilitate this review. As always opinions are my own. When traveling as a family I’ve learned the value of affordable suites, in-resort activities, and a great pool. The Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort in Phoenix Arizona gave me each of these things and more during my family’s […]
Using 100 post-it notes, a husband tells his wife why he loves her
I came across this video and had to share it with you. I’m a sucker for romance and even more when it’s a cutely edited short video showing the depth, commitment and love involved in marriage. Jesse Hale, a wedding photographer in Kansas, wrote down 100 things he loves about his wife Holly. As Valentine’s […]
Family Travel: Fairmont Scottsdale Princess #ArizonaAdventure
Disclosure: I received complimentary accommodations, and some food and activities in order to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.Over the holidays, my family of six went on an Arizona Adventure to spend almost two weeks with my sisters, parents, nieces and nephews in Scottsdale, Arizona. We had tons of fun hanging at my sister’s house, letting my […]
Check out @MyFamilyDollar for all your winter essentials
Disclosure: I received a giftcard to check out Family Dollar and tell my readers about what I found. No opinions were swayed by the giftcard. But they were swayed by the great selection. IJS. It was four days before Christmas. I was running around like crazy trying to get everything done before my family and […]
Holiday Family Travel: The Smith’s #ArizonaAdventure
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 […]
Merry Christmas!
Wishing you and yours an AMAZING Christmas! Enjoy the holiday and time with your family…I know I will!
