Snow Mountain, the ultimate Southern snow extravaganza at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, is now open! Take some time out to enjoy the five football fields of winter wonderland in weather that actually feels like winter! There are 20 lanes of tubing, a 400-foot hill for the family-sized tubes, a “bunny hill” for little ones and a […]
Winter Safety Tips for Families
Now that we are officially in winter (though my thermometer doesn’t agree), I want to share some winter safety tips for families. “Safety first” is a great motto for all parents and it is especially important in the winter when kids tend to be cooped up indoors for most of the day. With little ones […]
Support Veteran’s Day with “Heat for Heroes” Campaign
Today is Veteran’s Day. It is the day to honor those who have served, continue to serve, as well as those who support those who serve. I know I am forever indebted to these honorable men and women, for they have the courage to do the things necessary to protect our country. Many veterans need […]
Is nerdy the new cool? #streamteam
Back in my day, being nerdy was one of the worst things you could call someone. People would have rather been called stoner or a goofball or really nothing at all instead of “nerd”. Now? Not so much. Being nerdy is cool! Being smart is hip. Geeking out over robots or chemistry or Star Wars or […]
Win Tickets to World of Coca-Cola #worldofcocacola25
Want to win tickets to the World of Coca-Cola? Of course you do! I’ve got a giveaway provided by the World of Coca-Cola for a family four-pack of tickets to this iconic Atlanta attraction. I was gifted tickets and some fab Coca-Cola swag in honor of the 25th anniversary of the World of Coca-Cola and […]
Guide to 4th of July in Atlanta |Fireworks, Family and Fun
The 4th of July is coming! In Atlanta that means oppressive heat and humidity and some of the country’s best parades, fireworks displays, and other fun entertainment. There are no shortage of places to go to experience a fun and festive 4th of July. Want to be among ten thousand of your closest friends? No […]
9 Reasons to Love Scottsdale Arizona
I love Scottsdale Arizona! I spent a week there this Spring and received complimentary accommodations, and some food and activities thanks to the Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and Hyatt Regency Scottsdale. My opinions are always my own though. And my opinion of Scottsdale has always been…breathtaking. I am lucky enough to have two sisters who live […]
Great Wolf Lodge deals | 5 MORE ways to save you money
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 […]
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 […]
