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 […]
#HotPursuit Races into Theaters May 8 + $25 Giveaway #ad
This post is sponsored by Warner Brothers. All opinions are my own.I love a good buddy film. And even better when the buddies are women. On May 8, 2015, get ready for some action, comedy, and flawlessly pretty faces when Hot Pursuit starring Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara races into theaters. Since the film is […]
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 […]
3 Books You Should Read Today
I love to read. Curling up on a couch with a cup of hot tea and a good book is my slice of heaven, one I don’t get to indulge in too often. Most times, it’s catching up on my Kindle when I get to carpool early (for once) or when I walk the track […]
Giveaway| Autographed DVD and Book of The Boxcar Children #streamteam
“There’s no good children’s programming anymore.” “I wish there were kid’s movies without any questionable content.” “Where are the family movies I watched growing up?” The people behind the movie The Boxcar Children have heard your woes and answered with this delightful tale, perfect for the whole family! This animated feature adaptation of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s […]
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 […]
Send a kid to summer camp for $5
By the way people are checking out my 2015 Atlanta Summer Camp Guide, I think most people know the importance of summer camp. Working parents need care for their children and stay-at-home parents need a break from the 24/7 care of their kids. And the kids need something fun! They need to learn social skills […]
5 Netflix Movies For Spring #streamteam
Rain, rain go away, come again another day! Rainy, cloudy, soggy, damp…those are all good adjectives for Spring. And Spring showers can be nice but they can also mean a lot of time spent indoors. If you’re a crafty mama than you will get excited to pull out the pom poms and Popsicle sticks and glitter […]
Giveaway| Win a KitchenAid Stand Mixer
It’s birthday time in the Smith household. Three of my four kids have birthdays within 6 weeks in March, April and May. It’s a crazy time with lots of birthday cakes, classroom cupcakes, and assorted special desserts being whipped up (at 1 a.m. most likely) using my gleaming red KitchenAid mixer. The mixer was […]
