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 […]
Huge American Girl Sale Today + Other ways to save on @American_Girl for the holidays
Anyone who has a girl knows that the American Girl store rarely has sales. They had one back in July (and I was able to get some early Christmas presents) but for those of you who still need their American Girl fix, today only (December 2, 2013) the American Girl store is offering huge discounts […]
Verizon Wireless is NOT just a phone store + 25% off coupon #vzgaholiday
I was compensated for hosting a holiday blogger meet up by Verizon Wireless. I wasn’t asked to write this post but just wanted to share this cool information with you. Last week, I walked into a Verizon Wireless store for the first time. I didn’t have anything against them. Verizon is a great company and […]
Five things that surprised me about @BJsWholesale Club #BJsHoliday
I attended a holiday preview event at BJ’s and received some products and a giftcard for my participation. All opinions are my own. I had never stepped foot inside a BJ’s Wholesale Club before this week. Sure I have a big family and we eat (a lot) but I don’t belong to a wholesale club […]
Christmas has come to Stone Mountain!
My family and I attended the media preview of a Stone Mountain Christmas this year but I was not asked to write about it nor am I being compensated for doing so. I just wanted to share. If you are looking for the Christmas spirit, go to a Stone Mountain Christmas. You will definitely find […]
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, […]
Do not, under any circumstances, run out of wipes. #LetsTalkBums #ad
Disclosure: I am a brand ambassador for Cottonelle. While I am being compensated for my time, all opinions are my own. This is my third of three posts for the Cottonelle #LetsTalkBums series. “Don’t run out of wipes.” That was a piece of advice a mom gave me before I ever had kids. She said you can […]
Shopping Gurus Unite! Become a #PersonalShopper with @ShopYourWay #ad
This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own.There are times when you hear about an idea and you think “where was this 5 years ago???”. It’s so good that you wish you had heard about it earlier but still glad you know about it now. And you […]
@Kmart debunks all your layaway excuses #KmartLayaway #ad
This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own. There’s a new condition going around that I’ve just been called to my attention. It’s called ‘Layaway Regret.’ People in the know describe it as feeling the opposite of the common condition ‘buyer’s remorse.’ Many have experience symptoms of […]
Labor Day Activities in Atlanta
Staying in Atlanta this Labor Day weekend? Visiting from out of town (or just OTP)? There is a TON of activities to enjoy for the whole family. Be prepared for a little a lot of traffic, some crowds downtown, and perhaps an afternoon rain storm and just go out and have a good time! Want […]


















