How long do I have for them to still believe? How long will my kids stare in awe at Mr. and Mrs. Claus? How long will the magic of Christmas live in my home? I hope it never ends. This photo is from our trip to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. Their Santa Tea was so […]
On the road again: A pre-holiday trip to the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island
We have hit the road again! This time we are heading to The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island. With their pirate visits, Santa Tea, and “shark’s tooth hunt”, I just know I will have tons to write about. I can’t wait! And neither can the kids! From the moment we stepped out of our car we felt […]
A post in pictures: My trip to Disney’s New Fantasyland
You may remember that a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to take my family to Walt Disney World to experience the New Fantasyland. It was one of those trips that I know created memories for my husband and I as well as our children. We went to three of the four parks, spent […]
Wordless Wednesday: Afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton
Nina-Rose is my only daughter. I am so lucky to have at least one girl so we can do all the fun “girl” stuff together. Recently, I had an awesome afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead with her. It was wonderful to indoctrinate her into the joys of ‘taking tea’ and to create such a […]
Luxury Living | Spring Break at The Breakers Palm Beach
I admit it. I was a bit intimidated about coming to the world-renowned resort, The Breakers Palm Beach. I figured my minivan (and the three kids who go along with it) would stand out…and not in a good way. Would all these prestigious, well-heeled people know that I spend my days caring for my crew […]
Top take aways from #SheStreams
Me at the Disney World luncheon I had the amazing opportunity to come to the blogging conference, SheStreams, as a guest of BSM Media and the conference’s corporate sponsor, AT&T. All I had to do was get myself to Ft. Lauderdale and soak up as much knowledge (and Florida sun) as I could. I am […]
Maria’s White House Journey in Pictures
Here is a pictorial representation of Mocha Moms Inc “Mom Summit” at the White House: Myself (middle) with some of my fellow Mocha Moms from the North Cobb chapter. Over two dozen moms from the Atlanta area made the trip for this event. Many also were invited on a tour of the East Wing with […]
One Mom’s Journey to the White House
The steps leading up to the south side of the White House, the Eisenhower Executive Building After a whirlwind few days, I made it to Washington DC, passed the three security check points, and stepped into the White House. The place is enormous (55,000 square feet to be exact), beautiful and made me feel just […]
Maria goes to the White House!
The view from my top floor suite at the luxuriousness Omni Shoreham. I highly recommend it! As the sun rises above the Potomac, I am up early. I have an appointment today. It is not with my OB or one of my kid’s teachers. It is not to meet the cable guy, pick up something for […]
Have tablet, will travel (with kids): Samsung Galaxy vs. iPad2
The new Samsung Galaxy Tablet (photo: engadget.com) With three kids (and one on the way) traveling can be stressful, aggravating, annoying, and troublesome…to say the least. So when my husband suggested a last-minute trip to visit his family in South Florida and I countered with a cross-country jaunt to visit my family in Scottsdale Arizona, […]
