I received accommodations and a resort credit in order to facilitate a review of the newly renovated Crown Reef Beach Resort in Myrtle Beach, SC last month. Of course, all opinions here are my own. And you know I have opinions! The truth is that the Crown Reef Beach Resort is a great value for […]
A date night is always a good idea.
A date night is always a good idea. Always. After 8 (short) years of marriage I’ve learned that a date night is a good idea when… You’re mad at him. You’re more in love than ever. You are super busy. You are in an everyday boring rut. You have lots of little kids running around. You […]
Learning to be Everyday SuperHeroes #familyforward
Everywhere, all around us, every single day, are superheroes. They bring dinner home after a long day. They deal with screaming kids when I can’t take it for One.More.Minute. They fix the toilet and put together Ikea furniture and call me beautiful. These everyday superheroes make the world a better place one thoughtful gesture at a time. I know…I […]
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” is exquisite!
The new DreamWorks Studio movie, The Hundred Foot Journey will change the way you look at food. And at France. And at the relationship you have with food and travel and love and family. This movie makes you think. I loved it! The Hundred-Foot Journey, in theaters today, is produced by Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg […]
I’m the @HeartofHaiti Ambassador for #TypeAParent Conference
Excited to announce that @beEverywhere will be sponsoring @MariaRSmith to attend the @TypeAParent conf. as a #HeartofHaiti ambassador!— HEART of HAITI (@HEARTofHAITI) July 16, 2014 Heart of Haiti products are all handmade. I am feeling really grateful right now. I was selected by the representatives at Everywhere, an Atlanta-based digital marketing agency, to represent the […]
[VIDEO] Win a Baby Bjorn One carrier! ($159 value!)
When I was at the Mom 2.0 conference this past May I met the lovely people from Baby Bjorn. I told them I loved their carrier but my two year old had “aged out” of it. They were quick to give me the new Baby Bjorn One to try out since it is for children […]
#HiltonSandestin is perfect for families…And romance
Disclosure: I received a media rate for accommodations and activities in order to tell you about this resort but that would never sway my opinions.So I did it! I got away with my husband (no kids!) for a weekend. Sure I had some lingering mommy guilt, but as soon as I hopped on my “private-like” Southern Airways […]
[VIDEO] Southern Airways Express takes the Stress out of Flying
Disclosure: I received complimentary flight to experience Southern Airways. My opinions are my own. Posh. That is the best word I can come up with that defines the experience of flying Southern Airways Express. While their prices are amazingly affordable (my trip from Atlanta Peachtree-Dekalb to Destin, FL cost under $200 round trip) it is […]
The joy of a kid-free vacation…And how to lose the guilt
(Disclosure: I received complimentary or a media rate for airfare, accommodations, and activities in order to facilitate a review. All opinions are my own.)Today, my husband and I will leave our kids with a capable babysitter and venture away for a weekend…just the two of us. I’m beyond excited. I love traveling with my kids […]
Birthday Wishes for My Husband
Today is June 1 and it is my husband’s birthday. He doesn’t make a big deal out of his birthday but I do. I don’t say it enough but he is an amazing husband and father. I couldn’t be happier that our paths crossed at our high rise apartment building in Chicago. I am so […]
