When I drove by Hops Burger Bar last week and saw how many people were waiting outside for a table I simply could not understand the hype. Its just a burger joint after all, or is it?After a bit of googling, I figured out why there were so many people dying to get inside. Hops Burger Bar was recently mentioned in a round up of "America's Most Delectable Burger Joints" by TripAdvisior. "Serving premium Angus burgers on buttery brioche buns, this popular eatery pairs each patty with a side of crispy fries salted to perfection. Guests can choose from a variety of burger options including the Hops Classic, … [Read more...]
5 Free Things To Do With Kids in Virginia Beach, VA
September 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A trip to Virginia Beach can get very expensive, very fast. The following five places are free to visit and provided my family hours of entertainment even with young children. Virginia Beach Fishing Pier: This very popular attraction and fishing spot was a huge hit with my kids. The pier is located on 15th street and the boardwalk. The approximately 1,000-foot-long pier is in the heart of the resort area. It has a bait-and-tackle shop with rod-and-reel rentals, and a snack bar/restaurant. No fishing license required and it is open 24 hours from Memorial Day to Labor Day. We grabbed our poles and spent … [Read more...]
DIY Electro Dough Kit
September 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Technology Will Save Us. Since pulling the kids out of public school and homeschooling them, I have struggled the most with Science! My kids are very hands on learners and they enjoy science projects. Thankfully Technology Will Save Us has an easy solution- their technology kits!The DIY Electro Dough Kit lets kids create shapes and sculptures using conductive dough then bring them to life with light and sound! It is suitable for ages 4+ (with supervision) and is the perfect introduction to electronics for young learners.The kit allows you to make your own … [Read more...]
Happy Winds Rental Shack – Virginia Beach, VA
September 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: Happy Winds provided us Kayak, Chair and Umbrella rentals in exchange for this post. The second we exited the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia Beach I knew our first stop was going to be the beach! The water was calm, the weather perfect and the kids overly excited to splash around in the waves! Upon checking into Virginia Beach Resort Hotel the front desk manager suggested if we wanted to have a blast at their private beach, we visited the Happy Winds Rental Shack, so we did!!The Happy Winds Rental Shack is located directly behind the Virginia Beach Resort Hotel on Chesapeake Bay. … [Read more...]
BTS Dinners Are Easier Than Ever With T-fal!
September 1, 2015 by 7 Comments
Disclosure: This post brought to you by T-fal. Dinner, dinner, dinner. For me back to school time is the hardest time all year to get dinner on the table in a timely manner. The kids are adjusting to homework after school, I'm adjusting to three times as much laundry. And that first month of BTS craziness involves about a billion papers I need to fill out, sign and then send back. What is a busy mom to do? Well this year T-fal is helping!The new, revolutionary T-fal 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker & Fryer is a first of its kind appliance for the busy home cook. This multi-functioning product features 7 … [Read more...]
Little Caesars brings back Soft Pretzel Crust Pizza #PretzelCrustNation
August 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Little Caesars. Hey! Have you heard? Little Caesars is bringing back their Soft Pretzel Crust Pizza by popular demand and they are introducing something new-- CHEESE-N-PRETZEL DIPPERS. The Soft Pretzel Crust Pepperoni Pizza is a large specialty pizza that starts with a flavorful, buttery, soft pretzel crust made fresh daily in store. It is topped with creamy cheddar cheese sauce, a blend of 100% real cheese, and pepperoni, and then finished with an irresistible four-cheese gourmet blend of Asiago, Fontina, Parmesan, and White Cheddar cheese for just … [Read more...]
Ryan the Lion
August 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Disclosure: This post brought to you by Ryan Czar Tracey. Ryan Tracey is an Australian education professional who wrote his first children’s story under the pen name “Czar” because that’s what his younger brother used to call him when he was a toddler. When he wrote and self-published Ryan the Lion several years ago, bullying was as at least as much as a problem as it always had been.In the school yard, on the street, even in the office, some people with psychological issues of their own have sought opportunities to deflect their pain onto others and it has typically been those who are unique or … [Read more...]
