I am excited to work with Autotrader to bring you these great tips. Autotrader is sponsoring the giveaway kit as a part of the promotion, and I also received a kit as part of the promotion. #drivenbysummer Today is the first official day of summer, and now – FINALLY! – my kids are done with…
7 Tips for a Successful Staycation
There is nothing quite like a relaxing vacation – especially after a cold, long winter. What is it about being cooped up inside during the cold months that makes me itch to get out of the house and travel? Spring break is already done for the year here, but with the return of some spring-time…
Road Trip Tips for Traveling with Teens #MomHacks
Do you love to travel by car? We do! Be sure to scroll down to read my best road trip tips for traveling with teens. Unless you live down the street from your entire extended family, then most likely the holidays include some sort of travel plans – either you’re traveling to see family or…
Four Corners Monument: What You Need To Know Before Visiting #PSF
One of the most anticipated stops on our road trip from the East Coast to the West was the Four Corners Monument, but there are definitely a few things I would have liked to know about visiting before we made the trek out there. Four Corners is the only place in the United States…
10 Summer Essentials Every Girl Needs In Her Bag
I’m sharing 10 summer essentials that every girl needs to carry in her bag as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars and Playtex® Sport® #PlaytexSportSquad. See my previous tips for staying active as a family and 7 ways to build strong mother-daughter relationships with your teenage girls. Today is the first day of…
Travel Photography: 10 Mobile Travel Photo Tips
Motorola sponsored this blog post. The opinions and text are all mine. I was out at a rare photo shoot yesterday morning (I don’t “officially” do photography for clients anymore, but every once in a while I make an exception), and we got on the topic of cameras, travel, and capturing the best shot…
What To See and Do in Washington DC #marriottvacay
As a Washington DC local now for 15 years, I have become accustomed to friends and family members from other states calling to ask my advice about what to see, what to do, and where to stay while traveling in the DC area. While I have a few personal favorites, I am both a…