I'll have to be the first to admit, I didn't think I would ever be cruising with a baby. But, when Carnival Cruise Lines approached me last year about hosting our immediate family on a cruise in return for a review, I was intrigued. Excited. While I love cruising (and so does … [Read more...]
Archives for 2016
10 Things to Do in Atlanta for New Year’s Eve
Thanks to Coca-Cola for contributing to this awesome roundup of Atlanta Activities. No compensation was received, all opinions are my own. So you're ready to celebrate like it's 1999 2017? You're in luck! There are lots of things to do if you're itching to get out of the house at … [Read more...]
20 Delicious Recipes for Christmas Morning Breakfast
Our family loves to creep down the stairs on Christmas morning, listening to the fireplace channel on the TV and filming the kids' sleepy-eyed stares at the wares Santa left behind. There's nothing better than being surrounded by your family and hundreds of glistening lights on the tree, but … [Read more...]
What to Expect for Disney’s Jedi Training
If you have a family member that's wild about Star Wars, you'll want to head to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Disney has made this park a beacon for all things intergalactic, adding new footage to Star Tours, Stage Shows, extravagant fireworks/projection shows, and new experiences like the Star … [Read more...]
Holiday Cards: Top Trends for 2019
Thanks to Minted.com for my complimentary holiday cards. Affiliate links are used. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It's time to plan your holiday cards! I'm seeing lots of friends scheduling family photos, or collecting pictures from their favorite moments during the year. … [Read more...]
Mommy & Me: Santa 2016
My friend Krystyn is always urging parents to get in on the picture. After all, it's that you are there that counts. Not what you're wearing, what your hair looks like; you've got to document that you actually exist with your kids. Every so often, I look through the last few weeks … [Read more...]
5 Holiday Gift Ideas for Pets
Thank you to I and Love and You for sponsoring this post and for the new Total Pet Care grub for Doo! #myilypet Last year's Christmas was great. We opened swaths of presents, ate Monkey Bread, celebrated each other and filled our hearts. It wasn't until we were cleaning up the ribbons, … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Paper Bag Turkey Craft
Is your Thanksgiving tablescape looking a little bare? Folks will be knocking at your door soon with casseroles in hand, and sprucing up your decor should be EASY, not intensive. Snag a few supplies you have lying around the house and whip up a Thanksgiving Paper Bag Turkey craft … [Read more...]