Ok. So maybe the title should read Michelle Obama, Oprah, me and several hundred other influential women but that was too long. All of us though will be attending the first ever United State of Women Summit hosted by the White House. Did I mention I’m going to be in the same place as First […]
How Do You Make Summer Easy? #teamstriderite
This year, I am all about making summer easy. And I know, technically, it’s not summer yet. But hey, my kids have been out of school for two weeks. Memorial Day has passed. For all intents and purposes, summer is here! We had an amazing first day of summer break at Six Flags Over Georgia, […]
New Six Flags Over Georgia Rides for 2016
Six Flags Over Georgia rides have become some of the most enticing attractions in the Atlanta area for families. With updates, renovations, and improvements in nearly all areas of the park, the park is truly a destination everyone can enjoy and is worth the admission price (though there are always discounts so definitely look for them […]
12 Reasons You Need The LUMIX ZS60 Digital Camera
At the TravelingMom Retreat this year, I was given the LUMIX ZS60 digital camera. I was a little intimidated. All the buttons and features and possibilities made my head spin. I found myself thinking ‘isn’t my phone camera good enough’? But with some help from my fellow TravelingMom writers as well as the […]
World’s Fastest Wooden Roller Coaster to Debut at Dollywood
Roller coaster enthusiasts get ready! The world’s fastest wooden roller coaster is coming to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN. This much anticipated new theme park attraction, called Lightning Rod, is expected to open this summer. At a recent media tour of Dollywood I was able to check out this impressive coaster (from the ground) with my […]
The Netflix Playlist for Your Next Family Trip #streamteam
Do you have a Netflix playlist set up? If you have a trip over 2 hours coming up this summer, you need to get on this pronto. Most of the time, I limit technology. I don’t like them to have more than an hour a day of screen time but I’m not super strict about […]
Comfy Critters is the Gift Moms and Kids Will Love
I received a cute package with Comfy Critters (and some other surprises) for review . Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect. I figured they would be nice stuffed animals and the kids might get a kick out of them for a day or so. Little did I know how great Comfy Critters really is! Let […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Families of Small Children
Holiday safety tips are not something parents with small children may want to think about. They are not fun or sexy, but they are essential to keep your family safe. There will be time for decorating, entertaining, and food (lots and lots of food), but don’t get too caught up in the frenzy of the season to engage […]
Top Tips for Holiday Family Travel #wherenext?
Traveling with the family for the holidays can be fun and exciting. It can be a way to create memorable connections between your kids and their extended relatives. It could be simply to have a fantastic memory-making family adventure. The one thing almost everyone can agree on is that holiday family travel can be stressful. […]
In Pursuit of Luxury Family Travel
Luxury family travel. It is what I aim for at all times. In my pursuit of all things luxury, I learned about the existence of “vacation clubs” you can buy into and then get the opportunity to rent amazing million dollar villas around the world for not much more than the price of a good […]
