This month, I headed a bit north to one of the best Atlanta shopping outlets, North Georgia Premium Outlets. I had a mother daughter shopping trip planned for my 10 year old daughter and I. I wasn’t sure if she was old enough to hang with me at an outlet mall, but to my delighted […]
Toyota Sienna 2017 | The minivan for those who don’t want a minivan
I had the opportunity to test out the Toyota Sienna 2017 edition last month. The most important conclusion I came to was that there is a good reason this minivan has been called the “swagger wagon”. If you don’t want to drive a minivan, but you need to, this is the minivan for you. If […]
Celebrate UNICEF Kid Power Month in Atlanta and Beyond
May is UNICEF Kid Power Month and they are kicking it off in Atlanta! For anyone looking for a fun, free, educational activity tomorrow, May 6, 2017, head down to Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead. UNICEF is encouraging kids and families to get active and save lives in Atlanta through UNICEF Kid Power. Atlanta will […]
How to Do a Chattanooga Weekend Getaway Right
My family was recently treated to a Chattanooga weekend getaway thanks to trip.com. Instead of just telling me about their useful app, they wanted me to try it out for myself. They wanted me to use it to find a hotel, some good places to eat, and the best attractions to visit. It was a […]
Brunch & More |11 Atlanta Easter Activities For the Whole Family
For those looking for Atlanta Easter activities this weekend, you are in luck. There is a TON of fun things to do. And as a bonus, the weather is supposed to be picture perfect. From Easter egg hunts to Easter brunches to general family-friendly fun, there is something for everyone! Atlanta Easter Activities for the […]
Becoming Financially Fit | 4 Reasons it’s Harder for Moms #ownmyfuture
Are you financially fit? Are your friends? Do you even know what it would mean to be financially fit? When Prudential and my friends at SheSpeaks asked me to write a post about this topic, I had to ask myself these hard questions. I realized I can cut coupons and look for deals with […]
7 Astonishingly Simple Secrets for Balancing My Busy Life
Living my best life is something I have tried to do most of my adult life. It helped that I worked as a producer at The Oprah Winfrey Show for four years, where our mantra everyday was Live Your Best Life. However, once I became a mom ten years ago, I slipped. Living my best […]
Castle Vacation Rentals You Can Actually Afford #HomeAwayCastle
There are castle vacation rentals around the world that you can actually afford. Yes. Castles…like real life, awe-inspiring, jaw-dropping humongous castles…you can own…at least for a few days! Travel like the queen you are! HomeAway recently announced their 2017 Castle Collection, which includes their top 20 most fabulous castles, all available to rent for a fairy tale-like […]
It’s Hard to be Real.
It’s hard to be real. I was trying to think of a better title…one that was brilliant. Maybe one that used alliteration or just made me seem super smart. But there’s really no other way to write this post. Being funny or clever would just smooth over the realness. And I don’t know about you […]
Five Tips for Getting Ready for Summer Camp
Are you getting ready for summer camp yet? I know it’s March and the temperature might still dip below freezing some mornings but don’t be fooled. Summer is coming! And you want to make sure your summer camp game is tight. Here are five things you need to do THIS month to get ready. 5 […]























