Disclosure: I received free Michael Angelo’s products to review for this post. Not having to pay for them didn’t sway my opinions. I bet you didn’t you know October is National Italian Heritage month. Furthermore, I bet you didn’t know I come from an Italian-American family. Yup. Don’t let my curly hair, brown skin, and […]
Taste of Atlanta opens this weekend!
Foodies unite! Get your elastic waist pants ready because the fabulous Taste of Atlanta is finally here again. I’ll be there as a media representative (and thus will receive complimentary admission) and am already salivating about all the good eats. This festival is for those who like to cook, those who like to watch people […]
Three ways to make family travel FUN #waxfan
Traveling with kids is tough. No two ways about it. But when you soldier through it and go anyway, you create these amazing memories of family fun. My husband and I decided early on that having kids was not going to stop us from traveling. Now, four kids later, we understand having a family changes […]
See the Radio City Rocketts and help @ChildrensATL
Can you hear the sleigh bells jingling? Can you smell the fresh pines? Can you see the toy store lines? Sooner than we think, the Christmas season will be here. It is my most favorite time of the year. I love the traditions we have as a family and this year I’ll be starting a […]
Four Seasons Atlanta to host family friendly Fall Fest
Photo: Four Seasons Atlanta Tired of driving waaaay OTP (that’s outside the perimeter for you non-Atlantans) to introduce the kids to a pumpkin? Want to revel in the all things Fall but could do without the dirt on your shoes and the crowds elbowing you for the last mug of apple cider? Then think “up” […]
Our family photos from Smack Dab Photography + Get a session for your own family!
If a picture tells 1000 words, then the word count for this post is going to be huge! I had the pleasure of receiving a complimentary family photo shoot from the fantastic family photographer, Amy Lee, of Smack Dab Photography. The last time we had a professional take our family photo, we only had one […]
Submissions now being accepted for Holiday Gift Guide
Submissions for the 2013 edition of the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide are now being accepted! For brands and businesses interested in getting their product or service in front of thousands of moms, the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect fit. The Gift Guide will include separate posts for Gifts for Him, […]
Surviving Seasonal Allergies: Nine allergy tips for moms
As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit. No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. Have the leaves started turning where you are? Is the pollen flying […]
Five tips for hosting an easy, affordable birthday party
I was very happy when Monkey Joe’s asked me to review their birthday party options in exchange for a complimentary birthday party. I had a 5th birthday party to plan for my second born and I found myself just plain tired of the birthday party planning process. Kid’s parties can get over-the-top expensive, super time-consuming, […]
Dora the Explorer is coming to Atlanta for free event @Macys
Parents of preschoolers get ready, Dora the Explorer is coming to Atlanta! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s at Lenox Square will welcome everyone’s favorite little explorer, Dora! The event will include a Reading Circle event with featured book, “Dora’s Chilly Day”. There will also be a backpack craft station and little ones will […]
