Since my usual uniform is sweats and a t-shirt, I was more then a little surprised to be asked to walk in the Atlanta stop of the Apple Bottoms “Evolution of Curves” fashion show. Getting glam’d up with make-up and clothes and strutting across a stage is so far (I mean SO FAR) out of […]
Talking with kids about 9/11
Photo credit: Concordville.org Have you been immersed in the “9/11…a decade later” coverage this week? Do you find yourself watching the horrific footage, maybe for the first time in 10 years, over and over again? Are you checking out all the news channels and scanning for documentaries on 9/11? Well I am. It is probably […]
HalfOffDepot offers Mamalicious Maria readers 20% off!
Do you use HalfOffDepot? If not, you should! The Atlanta-based company features an average of over 100 discounts of at least fifty percent off local restaurants, salons, shopping, entertainment, travel and more. There are lots of family-friendly deals on their right now including half off at Kangazoom and Buckhead Pizza Company. (There’s your Friday family night. […]
Three ways for moms to survive tearful goodbyes
Maybe its the first day of school, a new Sunday school class, or an overnight visit to relatives, but one time or another your child will inevitably have a hard time. I just took my 2 youngest kids to their first day of preschool today and both latched on to my leg with tears running […]
Giveaway: Back-to-School Care Package from Hallmark
My oldest child on her first day of PreK this year. The kids are back in school. And along with the homework and overflowing backpacks comes insecurities, anxiety, and nervousness. Kids aren’t always ready for the exciting and challenging situations the upcoming year holds, and as moms we don’t always have the tools to help […]
When Disney World comes to Atlanta…
Everyone takes notice! This is why I was so excited to be invited to the Disney Summer Social that took place today at the Buckhead W. It was one gigantic playmate with some of the best bloggers in the business. One thing I have learned from following bloggers who have gone to Disney events is […]
Family Fall Travel Deals: Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach
The “dog days” of summer are long gone for most families. They are replaced by the hustle and bustle of carpool, sports schedules and homework…ah the homework. (My kids start getting homework at three years old in their preschool!) With the hectic schedule starting again you may wish you took more time to get away […]
Princess Power! Disney on Ice returns to Atlanta
Princess lovers (and those that love them): Unite! Get ready to get “tangled” up in the newest show to hit the ice, at Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream playing Philips Arena October 12-16, 2011. (See below for great offer.) Experience Disney’s hilarious hair-raising escapade, Tangled; as Rapunzel, her unlikely companion, Flynn, and Maximus, embark on an uproarious journey that takes adventure […]
Lessons from Blogher11
I had an amazing time in San Diego at BlogHer ’11 (thanks to my sponsor, EmpowHER)! After thinking about all the things I wanted to post, I decided to just keep it simple and let you know some key ideas that I learned that go beyond the nuts and bolts of blogging.1. Do the tequila shot! At least […]
Upscale Magazine Prize Pack Giveaway
I don’t get a chance to read magazines too much anymore but was recently sent a couple copies of Upscale Magazine and felt like it definitely improved my “mamalicious” quotient! It was sexy and informative and really well-written. I’m a stickler for good journalism and they definitely do a good job at providing interesting and […]
