If a picture tells 1000 words, then the word count for this post is going to be huge! I had the pleasure of receiving a complimentary family photo shoot from the fantastic family photographer, Amy Lee, of Smack Dab Photography. The last time we had a professional take our family photo, we only had one […]
Submissions now being accepted for Holiday Gift Guide
Submissions for the 2013 edition of the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide are now being accepted! For brands and businesses interested in getting their product or service in front of thousands of moms, the Mamalicious Maria Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect fit. The Gift Guide will include separate posts for Gifts for Him, […]
Surviving Seasonal Allergies: Nine allergy tips for moms
As a member of the Children’s Claritin Mom Crew, I receive product samples and promotional items to share and use as I see fit. No monetary compensation has taken place and any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. Have the leaves started turning where you are? Is the pollen flying […]
The easy way I got my kids to drink milk
I love it when I come across a new “find” for families! Recently, Promised Land Dairies sent me my first ever milk delivery to review their products. Growing up in Wisconsin made me a milk connoisseur so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I was astonished at the taste, consistency, and nutrition of this […]
Five tips for hosting an easy, affordable birthday party
I was very happy when Monkey Joe’s asked me to review their birthday party options in exchange for a complimentary birthday party. I had a 5th birthday party to plan for my second born and I found myself just plain tired of the birthday party planning process. Kid’s parties can get over-the-top expensive, super time-consuming, […]
#Blogalicious5, I think I love you
(I attended the Blogalicious blogging conference this weekend in Atlanta courtesy of the One to One Network. I had such an amazing time I decided to write the conference a little love letter. Enjoy.) Dear Blogalicious, I had to take a moment and let you know how much fun I had with you this weekend. […]
Finding ways to fund our school + Win another $50 Target gift card #trueblueschools
It is not until your kids are in school that you realize how much money is needed to teach them. From hiring high quality teachers to adding “extras” like technology, art, gym equipment, it all takes money. And with funding for public schools being cut year after year, without some outside revenue, schools really can’t […]
Dora the Explorer is coming to Atlanta for free event @Macys
Parents of preschoolers get ready, Dora the Explorer is coming to Atlanta! In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Macy’s at Lenox Square will welcome everyone’s favorite little explorer, Dora! The event will include a Reading Circle event with featured book, “Dora’s Chilly Day”. There will also be a backpack craft station and little ones will […]
Stop the cycle of domestic abuse one Purple Purse at a time
The Allstate Foundation is helping the YWCA support domestic violence victims through their Purple Purse campaign. In the last hour, 145 women were victims of domestic violence. Today, three women will die because of it. Yet, sadly, domestic violence is not often discussed. More than 1 out of 3 adults have never discussed this issue […]
Do not, under any circumstances, run out of wipes. #LetsTalkBums #ad
Disclosure: I am a brand ambassador for Cottonelle. While I am being compensated for my time, all opinions are my own. This is my third of three posts for the Cottonelle #LetsTalkBums series. “Don’t run out of wipes.” That was a piece of advice a mom gave me before I ever had kids. She said you can […]
