Looking for a Labor Day sale to help reduce some of your back to school debt? I’m with you! It is amazing how much notebooks, Kleenex, and pencils add up to when you are buying them for four kids! And then add in clothes and shoes and my wallet definitely feels the pinch. But Stride […]
Melody Ellison Debuts as Civil Rights Era American Girl Doll
There’s a new American Girl doll! Her name is Melody Ellison and she represents the civil rights era. She officially made her debut yesterday as the store’s newest BeForever character, Melody Ellison. Like all American Girl dolls, Melody, has a story. She is a 9-year old growing up in Detroit, Michigan, during the civil rights movement of […]
Why You Should Learn to Play Tennis or Golf
Do you play tennis or golf or a combination of the two? You should! It can boost your networking skills in so many ways. Even if you play badly, you should still play. There are many deals, connections, and fantastic business deals that are done in between sets or driving to the next hole every […]
6 Month Netflix Giveaway #beatbugs #streamteam
Yes! I have a Netflix giveaway for Mamalicious Maria readers. Get ready for some family movie night fun. Or perhaps some weekend dance-offs. Or maybe a road trip duet over Labor Day weekend? Netflix knows the best moments happen when the family comes together — and much of that happens over music and entertainment. That’s why […]
Family Friendly Dining in Atlanta
Good family friendly dining in Atlanta, or anywhere for that matter, can be a tough thing to find. Things that are super family friendly aren’t always good. And ones that are so delicious, aren’t typically family friendly. So what’s a family of 6 to do? Do some research and find some hidden gems in different parts […]
5 Lessons the Rio Olympics Can Teach Us #letspowertheirdreams
If you aren’t watching the Rio Olympics, you should be. The lessons we can learn from the Rio Olympics, and all Olympic Games, are immense and eternal if we can open ourselves to them. You do not have to like sports to like the Olympics. You don’t have to be super patriotic or nationalistic to like […]
Back To School Safety Checklist
Yes, it is time to think about back to school safety. Though my Northern friends are just getting comfortable in their summer routine, folks down South are already in the back to school hustle. Hurry to catch the bus. Hurry to finish homework. Hurry to eat dinner, take a bath, and get to bed because […]
A Love Letter to My Husband 10 Years Later
10 years ago today, I wept as I walked down the aisle to you. I didn’t have tears glistening in my eyes. I didn’t just let a solitary tear drop down my cheek. I wept. I wept long and hard, a gasping for breath type of cry, as I took that short walk on the […]
Lunch box inspiration | Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps
Looking for some lunch box inspiration? Want to send the kids back to school with something besides the same turkey and cheese sandwich that went in almost everyday last year? Or maybe you’re looking for something different for your own lunch? I’ve got something that works for all those scenarios. Today’s lunch box inspiration is […]
Why You Should Be Excited about The Get Down on Netflix
“The Get Down” a brand-new series debuting on Netflix August 12th is the show you have been waiting for. It is one of the most expensive TV series in history and has been over two years in the making with iconic director, Baz Luhrmann at the helm. (He’s the director of films such as “Moulin […]
