Catching up with a college friend! Remember when you “used” to be cool? Find that feeling again at the Blu Aqua! I was in Chicago last month to attend BlogHER ’13 and took advantage of a media rate to check out the new Radisson Blu Aqua hotel so I could tell you about it. If […]
Back to school: Packing a better lunch
Help your kids eat better even though they are back to school. Drew likes broccoli! In most parts of the South, school is already in session or will start next week. While I’m not a fan of the early August start, it is what it is. When my daughter started 1st grade this week, the […]
Happy stay-at-home moms DO exist: The case for not opting back in
My 4 reasons to stay-at-home Being happy and being a stay-at-home mom are not mutually exclusive entities. I am a stay-at-home mom. I don’t apologize for it. I don’t beat behind the bush about it. I left my “high power” job as a TV producer to concentrate on my family. And I’m glad I did. […]
#WW: Back To School for the Smiths
The summer is over. It’s sad in a way but I am excited for the new opportunities this new school year will bring to myself and the kids. Here’s our back to school photos from this morning. I’m still a little teary…are you? Nina-Rose, my big first grader! Pre-K this year for Bryce! 5 days/week […]
Back to school, Back to you: @ChickFilA giveaway
School is in session for many parts of the country, including for my own kids in suburban Atlanta. We had a fun summer and in some ways I’m sorry to see it end, but I am looking forward to the new opportunities I can partake in now that even my youngest will be in preschool […]
Store brand vs. Name brand: @CVS Total Home products
This is the cutest way to package cleaning products. I had the pleasure of meeting the CVS PR team at the Reviewer’s Retreat this summer. They gave each attendee a generous bag of CVS-branded products and while I was appreciative, I was wary. Would these products be good? Would they compare to the name-brand (more […]
My big win at # BlogHER13 with @SouthWalton #SouthWalton
As someone who covers family travel with a passion, I was thrilled to see Visit South Walton as a sponsor for BlogHER, the world’s largest blogging conference. It felt odd flying to Chicago to connect with a neighbor from the South but hey…sometimes that’s what you have to do. I was able to snag a […]
The Smith’s Staycation: Stone Mountain Park & Evergreen Marriott
The Lasershow starts at dusk This summer has been the summer for staying close to home for our family. Road trips are fun, but with four kids under the age of 7, they are a lot (A LOT) of work. Being close to home is just easier. And lucky for us, we live close to some […]
Back to school shoes for less at Famous Footwear #MyVictory
My 6 year old loves sparkles! Everyone who knows me knows that I love a good deal. With four kids, the only way to “make do” is to look for promotions, clip coupons, and research ways to save money. It has gotten to the point that I don’t like to pay full price for anything…and […]
Huge Sale on the American Girl Website + a Big Announcement
For anyone who is a mother/Aunt/grandmother/family friend of a young girl, you need to check out the huge sale at AmericanGirl.com. There are savings of over 75%!! I’ve never seen prices so low. For the love of girls everywhere, TAKE ADVANTAGE! For those of you living under a rock, American Girl Place is thee destination […]
