My 4 reasons to stay-at-home Being happy and being a stay-at-home mom are not mutually exclusive entities. I am a stay-at-home mom. I don’t apologize for it. I don’t beat behind the bush about it. I left my “high power” job as a TV producer to concentrate on my family. And I’m glad I did. […]
My big win at # BlogHER13 with @SouthWalton #SouthWalton
As someone who covers family travel with a passion, I was thrilled to see Visit South Walton as a sponsor for BlogHER, the world’s largest blogging conference. It felt odd flying to Chicago to connect with a neighbor from the South but hey…sometimes that’s what you have to do. I was able to snag a […]
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 […]
An insider’s guide for things to do in Chicago #BlogHER13
I love Chicago in the summer. It only lasts for about 10 days (give or take a month) so true Chicagoans enjoy every minute of snowless weather we can get. So whether you are there for the massive BlogHER blogging conference, or you are just in town for a visit, here’s my take on things […]
I don’t know how I do it either
My “Super Mom’ pose When I’m out with all 4 kids, people make all sorts of comments. The most common one is “how do you do it?”. And they wait to hear the answer. They pause, no matter where we are and what’s going on, and seem to look for some sage explanation as to […]
Enter the @RedTricycle ‘Dads Who Rock’ giveaway
Father’s Day is just around the corner! Got your shopping done? If you still need some ideas, check out the top picks by Red Tricycle. And while you’re there, enter to win these great gifts in the Red Tricycle and Amazon’s Dads Who Rock Father’s Day Giveaway! The giveaway, worth $942, will end on June15th and the […]
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 […]
You deserve a break: Win free McDonald’s coupons
For all you beach bag toting, sprinkler running, sidewalk chalk drawing moms out there, I salute you. “Camp mom” is HARD work. To be honest, I signed the kids up for some half day camps at local churches and a couple weeks at the Y. Mommy needs a break (though I always still have the […]
Get your ‘geek’ on: Disney debuts new family-friendly technology #disneysmmoms
Disney wants you to let your inner geek out! During the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration earlier this month I learned about two new techy items Disney is debuting this year. I loved getting the inside scoop and wanted to share it with you! Story by DisneyThe first, Story by Disney, speaks to the producer […]
