Disclosure:: International House Hotel and Ciao Bella Vita Catering sponsored our team retreat, but we assure you that we will be back to International House Hotel on our own dime soon because it was that awesome.
A Team Celebration at International...
Nature as Therapy for Families
Perhaps I am biased on the subject since I practically grew up outdoors, but this past month I realized just how badly kids and parents need nature adventures together. My sister was in charge of planning...
Motherhood Does Not Define Me; It Makes Me A Better Person
I am many things.
A writer. Photographer. Cook. Researcher. Reader. Fashion Lover. Sales Support Representative.
Wife.
Mother.
Of all these things, the thing I love the most is being a mother.
But, motherhood is...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Tara Jones, a family travel planner with Cupcake Castles Travel Co, who specializes in Disney vacations.
Five Mardi Gras Vacation Destinations {That Don’t Include Disney World}
It’s that time of year that everyone in NOLA looks...
I just returned from visiting friends and family in France. I was particularly excited about going back because I met with old friends who now also have kids. My husband and I were first to have children among our...
Five Tips for Stress-free Travel with Littles
Travel can be stressful, especially if you have little ones in tow. When I told people I was taking my two-year-old to Spain for a week, everyone told me I was crazy! Why...
Crow Tastes Like Licensed Character Memorabilia
Pre-parenthood, I swore I’d never spend money on official character stuff: Disney, Nickelodeon, whatever. I would always choose generic themed bed linens and I’d never buy character t-shirts or dolls. Never. Other people could...
Disclosure :: This post is brought to you by our sponsors at Allegiant and Visit St. Pete/Clearwater.
I love to travel. If I could, I would spend more time traveling than at home. Before kids, my husband and I took...
Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Where am I? Powdery white sand beaches, emerald green waters and golden sunsets. Sounds like a tropical vacation in the Caribbean. But, an escape like that can be found...
When I approached 30, I thought I might have a coronary. Not because I wasn't healthy; because I was terrified. The idea of leaving my twenties behind just made me feel old. No longer cool. But now that I'm...
It's All First World Problems {Practicing Gratefulness}
Recently, my husband Josh went on a medical mission trip with the New Orleans Medical Mission Services (NOMMS). He went to Matagalpa, Nicaragua for a week and volunteered his time as a nurse...
First off, I need to thank our sponsors American Heritage Chocolate and The Hermitage Museum for this opportunity. It is not everyday this mama gets a chance to travel, much less alone and to a fantastic place!!
American History and...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.
Fun, Sun and Sandestin This Summer
The secret is out – the Panhandle of Northwest Florida is quickly becoming one of the hottest and most popular coastal destinations in the...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Allegiant Air and Doubletree Riverfront.
Sweets, Treats and a View in Jacksonville with Allegiant Air
I love the idea of a vacation and taking a break from the day to day. But traveling with...