Disclosure: Admission was provided for my family. Growing up one of my very favorite TV shows was Ripley's Believe It Or Not! I can even remember my favorite episode, the one with the lizard man. He had tattooed his entire body with scales and even had his tongue cut in half to look more like a reptile. I was more excited than a kid in a candy store when I realized there was a Ripley's Museum in Orlando and put it on my must see list right away. The 10,000 square foot “Odditorium” delights right off the bat with the outside experience. The building actually looks like it’s falling into a Florida … [Read more...]
Crafted – the Art of the Taco – Greensboro, NC
October 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
When it comes to tacos, I typically enjoy mine pretty plain. Lettuce, tomatoes and salsa and I'm a happy mama. When I walked into Crafted - the Art of the Taco I knew immediately I wasn't in a 'normal' taco joint and I'll admit, I got overly excited to try something new. Born in 2012, Crafted has fed hungry patrons pursuing a unique spin on the average taco. Each recipe draws its magic from international influences and every plate receives the freshest local ingredients available. I was extremely impressed with how large of a menu I was presented with. Even someone who doesn't love tacos can find … [Read more...]
Custom Disney Shirts From BEEYou Monogramming
October 8, 2015 by 3 Comments
Disclosure- The custom shirts in the pictures below were provided compliments of BEEYou Monogramming, My favorite part of planning for vacation with the kids is picking matching outfits. I did a ton of research this time and decided I really wanted to find someone that could make the four kids custom outfits that sorta matched, but showcased each kids personality. It was in my search I found BEEYou Monogramming boutique! BEEYou Monogramming is owned and operated by a stay at home mom named Stephanie. Stephanie discovered her love for color and design when her kids were babies. She started with a … [Read more...]
Cinderella Now Available On BluRay!
September 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
I never in a million years imagined that the Cinderella classic would be remade. And if it ever had, I did not think it could be better than the original, but I've got to hand it to Disney... They did it...“Have courage and be kind” is a constant theme seen throughout Disney’s beloved and empowering fairytale told in a new beautiful way.The enchanting film is available now on Blu-ray Combo Pack and includes bonus features that include over 12 minutes of additional scenes, the “ Frozen Fever” theatrical short and more!Just like in the original, despite being mistreated by her stepmother (Cate Blanchett) … [Read more...]
Finding Mom Friends Is Easy, With Preggie.
September 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Preggie. If someone would of attempted to tell my premarried, prechild self that finding 'mom friends' would actually be harder than dating, I would have called them a liar and laughed in your face! Finding the person your going to spend the rest of your life with is the hardest thing ever. I mean it is.. Right? Wrong! Oh so wrong! Finding a real mom friend is one of the most difficult things I have ever done. Thankfully I have a few of them. Finding them, wasn't easy. However it would have at least been easier with Preggie!Preggie is a free pregnancy app and a … [Read more...]
Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center – Virginia Beach, VA
September 21, 2015 by 2 Comments
Disclosure: Our visit was provided in exchange for my honest review of the hotel. A beach vacation simply isn't a true beach vacation with out waterfront accommodations. During our stay at the gorgeous Virginia Beach we slept at the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel & Conference Center and loved its close proximity to everything beach related.Featuring 295 bayview suites with amazing views the hotel allows you to get swept away by the spectacular sunrises and sunsets and spend every second possible near the beach!Our two bedroom suite had plenty of room for the six of us with two double beds, a pull out … [Read more...]
Healthy Breakfast Casserole
September 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Milton's Craft Bakers. With school now officially in session one of the hardest things for me has been what to do for breakfast. I get the kids up. I get them dressed. Then I run around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to decide what to feed them for breakfast. I feel like so far this year way too many mornings have consisted of bagels, pop tarts and cereal. Sound familiar to you? If so this gluten free breakfast casserole, made using Milton's Craft Crackers may be right up your alley! You will need... 4 cups Milton's Multi-Grain Bread , cubed 1 … [Read more...]
