This post is sponsored by, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. As a Mom, my ultimate job is to keep my children safe. I talk about this with them often because they often, as all children tend to do, have some risky behaviors. Running around a swimming pool, walking through a parking lot oblivious to the surroundings, and so many more daily activities that could bring about harm. One subject that I've always discussed with them is the safety around medications, even their own vitamins, for example. I've always explained that they are never to take medicine or vitamins, without it being given to them by me. If they see a pill or even a piece of candy that could resemble medication, they are to tell a parent immediately. The reason this has been a discussion in our … [Read more...]
Ready to Upgrade Your Refrigerator? Check Out This One from Best Buy
This post has been sponsored by Best Buy. All opinions are my own. When it was time to upgrade the refrigerator in our home last year, I did tons of research. I read reviews, I read about new and exciting tech upgrades [yes, there's some amazing tech in refrigerators now], and I looked around in stores to touch some options. When I finally decided on the refrigerator I wanted, I went to Best Buy. While you might think of Best Buy as an electronics store, it's that and so much more. You can find thousands of appliances for sale on BestBuy.com including refrigerators. And you better believe they have the refrigerators with amazing technology. Before I share with you a new refrigerator that I am totally eyeing when it's time for our next upgrade, I want to tell you a little about my experience with ordering our refrigerator at Best … [Read more...]
7 INSIDER TIPS to Make Your Visit to the Dollywood Great Pumpkin LumiNights AMAZING
One of the best times of year to visit Dollywood is in the Fall. The Harvest Festival is in full swing and it's the 3rd year of the Great Pumpkin LumiNights - an extremely popular, family-friendly display of thousands of glowing pumpkins all throughout the park! Here are 7 INSIDER TIPS to make your visit even better! It's no secret that Dollywood is indeed my happy place. I've been visiting since I was a little girl and in truth, the friendliest theme park in America only gets better every year. One of the newest festivals in the park is the Great Pumpkin LumiNights that runs the same length as the Dollywood Harvest Festival, from September 29 to November 2nd. It's the 3rd year of the Great Pumpkin LumiNights and definitely time for me to share some photos and insider tips on how best to enjoy your visit during October! Great … [Read more...]
5 Reasons The Whole Family Will LOVE the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show
Looking for a dinner show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee that the whole family will love? You have to visit the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show! The show is highly entertaining, hilarious, and offers an amazing Southern dinner that is all you can eat! My family just returned from a fun and full weekend in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. We live just a little over an hour from the foothills of the Smoky Mountains and it's no secret that it's one of our favorite places to vacation... or is it a staycation since we're so close? Either way, it's one of our favorite towns to visit and always has been! We've been Dollywood season pass holders since the girls were little [and I was when I was growing up too], so it's no surprise that when we spend time in Pigeon Forge, we're usually at Dollywood. But this past weekend I made it a goal to visit a few … [Read more...]
Best Way to Fill Water Bottles for Back to School with Primo
This post has been sponsored by Primo®. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, the girls and I did their back to school shopping. It's quite fun for all of us and we love perusing the aisles and I love getting new office and school supplies... for them, of course! One item that's always on their school lists is a water bottle. Now, I'll be honest, we're really struggling to find THE magical water bottle that doesn't spill, doesn’t have a ton of little parts, and is super cute, but alas, we're trying each brand until we do find THE one. But one thing I'm not trying to find is a way to fill their water bottles anymore - that's been covered with our new Primo water dispenser. The girls easily fill their water bottles up each morning and are out the door, ready for a day of learning. Did you know that adding a water … [Read more...]