Disclosure: I was compensated for this post by HEX Performance. All opinions are my own. HEX Performance products are the next generation of laundry detergents. They are specifically designed to the smells and stains out of athletic gear. This means my tennis outfits won’t smell like yesterday’s match even after going through the wash cycle. […]
6 Lessons Learned as a St. Jude Blogger
Last month I spent three days in Memphis learning about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and all they do for children with cancer and their families. I was part of the St. Jude Blog Ambassador program and my travel, food, and accommodations were covered. The Blog Ambassador program is designed to immerse bloggers from across the […]
Great Wolf Lodge deals | 5 MORE ways to save you money
My family and I were treated to a media weekend at the Great Wolf Lodge-Concord/Charlotte. We received complimentary or discounted accommodations, dining, and activities while we were there. While I’m always thrilled to be invited somewhere fun, all opinions are my own. Not too long ago I told you about 5 ways to save money […]
5 Reasons You Should Go to Busch Gardens
My family was given complimentary and discounted tickets to visit Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida. All my opinions are my own. My family has spent lots of time in Florida. We have frolicked in the sand in Palm Beach and Destin, spent some time relaxing in St. Augustine, and of course made our way through […]
10 Reasons to Visit Tampa with Kids
During Spring Break this year, my family and I went somewhere we had never been before: Tampa, FL. We have spent lots of time in Central Florida visiting the attractions there like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, but have never ventured a bit west to Tampa. And boy have we been missing some great fun! My family […]
5 Ways To Keep Bugs AWAY When You Travel #learnwithorkin
This is a sponsored post from Mom It Forward and Orkin. All opinions are my own. I hate bugs. Like…really hate them. I might be big in stature and brave when it comes to a lot of things but seeing a cricket jump across my pillow during a recent camping experience had my literally shaking […]
Great Wolf Lodge deals | 5 ways to save you money
My family and I were treated to a media weekend at the Great Wolf Lodge-Concord/Charlotte this month to experience all they have to offer families. We received complimentary or discounted accommodations, dining, and activities while we were there. While I’m always thrilled to be invited somewhere fun, all opinions are my own. The concept behind […]
The Coca-Cola bottle turns 100
Anyone who thinks celebrating a glass bottle is silly has never lived in The South. Coca-Cola is not just something you drink here; it is a way of life. Northerners learn very quickly that unless they prefer sweet tea, they better get used to drinking Coke products. It is difficult to almost impossible to find […]
Snow Mountain discounts for the last 3 weeks of the season
Hurry! Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park is almost done for the season. There are only 3 more weekends so take advantage of some decent weather (finally) and take the whole family out for some sledding, snowman building, hot chocolate drinking, and s’mores making! [Going? Read my Know Before You Go: Snow Mountain post […]
@Netflix for the win! #Streamteam
I love Netflix. And I don’t say that just because I’m part of their Streamteam (which is a group of bloggers selected to learn more about Netflix and hopefully pass the information on their readers). I love Netflix because it helps me take a shower. Let me explain. I am not one to let the […]


















