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 […]
Blownaway App Brings Professional Hair & Make-up to your Home (while the kids play in the next room)
When the people at BlownAway App contacted me and asked if I’d like a complimentary trial of their on-demand hair and make-up services in exchange for an honest review, I was excited. I love a good blowout! But then I realized that I really shouldn’t pay for a sitter to watch my boys so I could […]
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 […]
Kids Can’t Break Me #streamteam
As a member of Netflix’s Streamteam, I got early access to your newest favorite show, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. (Trust me.) I only give honest opinions and I know you’re going to love this show. The main character, Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper), survives being locked in an underground bunker for 15 years. And it got me […]
Main Event FUN card Giveaway
Main Event Atlanta recently hosted a Bloggers Night Out and gave us complimentary food, drinks, and activities. We had a BALL! They have also graciously given me TWO $25 FUNcards to giveaway to two lucky readers. [See below to enter!] All opinions are my own. Main Event Entertainment Centers are the perfect place to […]
6 Ways to Survive Snow Days
I don’t love snow days. I am not a let’s-go-build-a-pillow-fort type of mom and my kids are not let’s-stay-in-our-pj’s-and-watch-movies-all-day type of kids. When all 4 of them are home all day, my house gets messy, ALL my food gets eaten, and I find myself stressed out and exhausted at the end of the day. HOWEVER, […]
Motherhood is harder than I thought.
Motherhood is harder than I thought. But I’m doing the best I can. And some days…that’s not good enough. Some days I yell at my kids because I spilled the milk. Or because I turn my back for a minute and my two year old follows another mom out of the door at RaceTrac. Or because […]
I have no genetic history. So I got tested.
I have no medical past. I have no genetic history. When doctor’s forms ask for a family history, I have nothing to give them. I was adopted and have sketchy (at-best) information from my biological parents. I’d like to say that it doesn’t bother me…that I don’t care that my history starts with me…but I […]
