My poor husband also know this and knows that his gift ideas have historically flopped…and it’s not because I’m not grateful, we just aren’t very good with that. My grandma, on the other hand got me, well us, a great gift in the form of a house cleaning service. She made sure to check that … Read More about 7 reasons this gift is better than the one you have planned with free printable
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Mommy and Me Monday | The Airport Delay 341st ed
At the beginning of this week, we returned home from Houston. When we booked our flights with a little over a week of notice, we weren’t left with a lot of flight options. So, we either flew before the sun came up, after it went down, or during lunch time. Lunch time seemed like the … Read More about Mommy and Me Monday | The Airport Delay 341st ed
High Hampton Inn | An unplugged family getaway
If you are looking to spend some time unplugged in the mountains of western North Carolina with cool breeze, relaxation or activities to do, High Hampton Inn should be on your list. It’s a fairly easy 3-ish hour drive from the Northern Suburbs of Atlanta and is stunningly beautiful and picturesque. We found ourselves constantly … Read More about High Hampton Inn | An unplugged family getaway
Why you want to use the new CVS Curbside service
It always seems that I’m in need of something from the store when the kids are sick, I have all of them in the car, or I’m parenting solo. And, I have to be honest, hitting the store with all four of my kiddos can be a challenge. Especially when it’s for a couple things. … Read More about Why you want to use the new CVS Curbside service
Things to do at Dollywood and in Pigeon Forge, TN
Four years ago, our family took a trip to Dollywood & Pigeon Forge, TN. At the time, we had three kids, one of whom was 4 months old making it hard for me to discover everything the area had to offer. Fortunately, I was treated to a trip that was packed full of ideas and … Read More about Things to do at Dollywood and in Pigeon Forge, TN
I have enough toilet paper….and 34 other lies I tell myself.
As parents and humans we tell ourselves a lot of lies daily. I’m still not sure why. Are we gullible to ourselves? Do we believe ourselves? I think not. And yet, we continue to lie over and over and over again. The lie that prompted all of this nonsense? That I have enough toilet paper … Read More about I have enough toilet paper….and 34 other lies I tell myself.
5 Fun Things for Kids to Do This Summer
School has been out for a week for us, while most of the country still has at least a week to a month left of the school year. So, we are already in the thick of summer. I’ve looked, planned, discussed and looked some more to come up with fun things for them to do … Read More about 5 Fun Things for Kids to Do This Summer
Are you ready to play and jump for FREE?
Are you in the ATLANTA area and need a fun and FREE activity for this Saturday, May 14th with the chance to win big? You are in luck! Springfree Trampoline is hosting an event where you can play and jump, eat and drink (not simultaneously, of course!). Be among the first to try the … Read More about Are you ready to play and jump for FREE?
West Coast to East Coast | Mommy and Me Monday | 324th ed
April has consistently been a busy and crazy month in our house. Last year, I was gone one weekend to Florida’s Emerald Coast, spoke at Listen to Your Mother the next weekend, went to Mom2.0 the next and then the very next weekend (which was in May), I was at Disney Social Media Moms Celebration … Read More about West Coast to East Coast | Mommy and Me Monday | 324th ed
5 things I learned about myself while having a stay-cation
This is a sponsored post for Homewood Suites by Hilton for which I received a free one-night stay and compensation. All opinions and content are my own. Sometimes, it’s nice to have a little staycation. A night away from your house and out of your neighborhood. A few weeks ago, I did just that. I … Read More about 5 things I learned about myself while having a stay-cation
Tips for visiting a Pick Your Own farm just in time for the Strawberry Festival at Mitcham Farm
We’ve had a tradition for quite some time that we go strawberry picking as soon as we know the strawberries are ripe and we can fit it into our schedule. The girls even know when it’s the right time of year. Because of the cooler spring, the picking season has only just started! We are … Read More about Tips for visiting a Pick Your Own farm just in time for the Strawberry Festival at Mitcham Farm
Picking Your Birth Team
Birthing. Something women have been doing, well, basically, since forever. For most of that forever, there wasn’t much science to it. When it was time, it was time, and there your baby was born. Now, we are planners. We plan for everything. Or, we try to because, you know how plans can change at the … Read More about Picking Your Birth Team
Our shelter pet adoption story
I’m sharing #StartAStoryAdopt in my life as part of a Shelter Pet Project by Ad Council sponsored series for Socialstars™ Growing up, all of our cats were obtained through pet adoption. Most of them were shelter cats. So, when I wanted to bring a cat home, I knew adoptions was the way. Sassafras joined our … Read More about Our shelter pet adoption story
Tips for staying active and healthy during the holiday season
This post is sponsored by the Aetna Foundation. All opinions are my own. For many people, (I’d gather, something around 90% of the American population) it is very hard to stay active and healthy during the holidays. There is so much rich and delicious food around. Plus, there are many parties and events and exercise … Read More about Tips for staying active and healthy during the holiday season
Loss: One year later
{Originally published on November 4, 2011} It’s been one year ago since we found out our baby was no longer with us. It’s been a year of ups and downs. It’s been hard. There is no other way to say it. We are so very grateful and blessed knowing that our newest work in progress … Read More about Loss: One year later
Individual Buffalo Chicken and Vegetable Crudités Cups
My girls get off the bus at 2:20. Yes. 2:20. That’s insanely early right? Their day actually starts around 6am. It’s very different than when I was in elementary school. They eat lunch and have a small snack at school and walk in the door looking for food. I’m convinced they could pretty much eat … Read More about Individual Buffalo Chicken and Vegetable Crudités Cups
Chick-fil-a HOBST in Style with Bzees Shoes and Giveaway | Mommy and Me Monday | 285th ed
The older two girls and I had one final thing to do before school starts. We were hitting up the Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour in Atlanta. Anybody can go check this out, you just have to reserve a spot. It ended up just being N and me because the oldest was sick. We were able to … Read More about Chick-fil-a HOBST in Style with Bzees Shoes and Giveaway | Mommy and Me Monday | 285th ed
Refreshing Sparkling Blueberry Mock-jito
I feel like this has been one of the hottest summers we’ve had in a while here. We don’t even want to go to the pool because the water gets so hot during the middle of the day. It’s safe to say, we are drinking a lot of water, but we sometimes want something with … Read More about Refreshing Sparkling Blueberry Mock-jito
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Krystyn has been blogging since 2005. She is a sarcasm-loving, straight-shooting, jeans and t-shirts wearing, wife and mom of four girls (ages 14, 12, 8 and 6). She blogs about life as a mom and wife and includes funny stories, family travel, fitness, recipes, STEM and more. She currently resides in the Atlanta, Georgia suburbs.