The comfort-focused furniture brand is now fashion-forward too. One of the cool things about attending the BlogHER conference in Chicago last month was getting to check out so many brands! Sometimes I get stuck in a bubble and haven’t learned about a new company or seen the updated persona of an old one. The later […]
Back to school: Packing a better lunch
Help your kids eat better even though they are back to school. Drew likes broccoli! In most parts of the South, school is already in session or will start next week. While I’m not a fan of the early August start, it is what it is. When my daughter started 1st grade this week, the […]
Happy stay-at-home moms DO exist: The case for not opting back in
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. […]
#WW: Back To School for the Smiths
The summer is over. It’s sad in a way but I am excited for the new opportunities this new school year will bring to myself and the kids. Here’s our back to school photos from this morning. I’m still a little teary…are you? Nina-Rose, my big first grader! Pre-K this year for Bryce! 5 days/week […]
Back to school, Back to you: @ChickFilA giveaway
School is in session for many parts of the country, including for my own kids in suburban Atlanta. We had a fun summer and in some ways I’m sorry to see it end, but I am looking forward to the new opportunities I can partake in now that even my youngest will be in preschool […]
Back to school shoes for less at Famous Footwear #MyVictory
My 6 year old loves sparkles! Everyone who knows me knows that I love a good deal. With four kids, the only way to “make do” is to look for promotions, clip coupons, and research ways to save money. It has gotten to the point that I don’t like to pay full price for anything…and […]
Huge Sale on the American Girl Website + a Big Announcement
For anyone who is a mother/Aunt/grandmother/family friend of a young girl, you need to check out the huge sale at AmericanGirl.com. There are savings of over 75%!! I’ve never seen prices so low. For the love of girls everywhere, TAKE ADVANTAGE! For those of you living under a rock, American Girl Place is thee destination […]
#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 […]
Vintage clothing with a modern edge at affordable prices
“ I recently received an email introducing me to the vintage clothing available from Shabby Apple. I had never heard of their site but after checking it out I was really intrigued. I will be able to choose a dress for telling you all about their site and I’m really excited to do so! Vintage […]
A Mom’s Review of the Blackberry Z10 by Verizon
I was sent the Blackberry Z10 from my friends at Verizon to check out and report back to you my thoughts. I didn’t get to keep the phone, but after using it I sure wish I did. No matter how I get products to review, I always share my honest opinion. (And I don’t get […]
