The day I heard I would be reviewing the 2016 Mazda CX-5 I was pretty stoked. The Mazda CX-5, and the 2016 model no less. I was anxious to get behind the wheel and on the road, turn up Sirius XM radio, windows down, and go for a ride. And oh, what a comfortable ride […]
A Weekend in the Catskills with My Son
Every now and then I go away with one child alone for some real bonding and to spend time together enjoying a hobby we share. My son loves to ski, so he and I recently spent some time in the Catskills. We basically jumped in our car and headed to the mountains for some R&R […]
Springtime Fun at Disneyland Resort
Special times await you at the Disneyland Resort this spring and I’m hoppy to tell you all about it. One of the places I love to visit year round while at Disneyland is the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. This area can be found tucked away behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and is a nice treat for the whole family. […]
April Frockstar™ Giveaway ($1000 Karina Dresses!!!)
I simply adore Karina Dresses and it is so good to know they are all handmade in New York from limited edition fabrics to “fit every body.” The Karina site even helps you choose the perfect dress that will look and fit the best to your shape. That’s pretty awesome! As a Karina Dresses Ambassador […]
Exploring Central Oregon
When people think of Oregon, they may think of Portlandia and Portland’s quirky “weirdness,” but there is actually so much to do in Oregon for families. From the lush Columbia River Valley to the gorgeous coast to the scenic Mt. Hood Area, it could take weeks or months to explore it all. Last summer, we […]
Family Dining In the Poconos
While on a recent trip to the beautiful Poconos in the Pennsylvania mountains, we stopped at a restaurant somewhat unique to the area. While most of the restaurants we saw in the area were more “American” or had a deli or diner feel, Desaki was not only great cuisine, but also a fun family dining […]
Three Reasons to Visit Quebec City in the Winter
Wait, did I really just say you should visit Quebec City in the winter?? Yes, I did and I will give you three reasons why. If you live where it is cold, you tend to get cabin fever after being trapped inside due to cold and snow. Except for an occasional ski weekend or sledding on […]
A Trip to Kissimmee, Florida
If you’re curious about the town neighboring Orlando and what it has to offer tourists, it’s worth a visit to Kissimmee, Florida. After all, how can a neighboring city to Orlando compete with the lure of Disney? On my recent visit, I was surprised with just how much the city has to offer in terms of […]
Disney’s Cinderella Movie Review
Disney’s classic story Cinderella had always been one of my favorite books to read and one of my favorite movies to watch when I was a young girl. You can imagine the excitement when I learned that Disney was making a live-action film, I was beyond excited and couldn’t wait to see this classic story […]
Ellijay, GA: Head to Apple Country
I don’t think of my hometown of Ellijay, Ga., as a tourist destination. After all, I live here. It’s not much different than someone who lives in Orlando, Fla., New York City or San Francisco. But, just like those cities, Ellijay, too, is very popular with out-of-towners. And, given all that it offers to visitors, […]