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 […]
Disney dreaming…
My family and I at a Disney dinner, 1993 The good people at MomTV are actually compensating me for talking about my Disney memories! Lucky me! Talking Disney is already one of my favorite subjects so this was a no brainer for me. I loved the place when I first set foot on the Walt […]
Review: Radisson Blu Aqua is Downtown Chicago Chic
Catching up with a college friend! Remember when you “used” to be cool? Find that feeling again at the Blu Aqua! I was in Chicago last month to attend BlogHER ’13 and took advantage of a media rate to check out the new Radisson Blu Aqua hotel so I could tell you about it. If […]
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 […]
The Smith’s Staycation: Stone Mountain Park & Evergreen Marriott
The Lasershow starts at dusk This summer has been the summer for staying close to home for our family. Road trips are fun, but with four kids under the age of 7, they are a lot (A LOT) of work. Being close to home is just easier. And lucky for us, we live close to some […]
#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 […]
An insider’s guide for getting around Chicago #BlogHER13
Chicago is the biggest little town you will ever visit. Sure over 2.7 million live there. And it’s loud and fast and the skyscrapers really do look like they’re touching the sky. But when it comes down to it, the city is as welcoming as any city can be. Don’t be scared. Here’s some helpful […]
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 […]
An insider’s guide for things to EAT in Chicago #BlogHER13
Too bad I missed The Taste this year! Chicago is known as a food Mecca. True insiders know that the “Second City” is second to none when it comes to good food. As bloggers from all over the country descend on Chicago next week, good Chicago food will not be hard to find. Sure, things […]
Luxury Family Travel: Jekyll Island Club Hotel
Recently my husband and I had the distinct pleasure of being given complimentary accommodations and activities at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel to review them as a luxury family travel destination. We were thrilled to getaway and decided to leave the kids home for this one. (What a treat!) We found this hotel to be […]
