My Son Will Never Be a Stormchaser

Bad Storms in Atlanta

We have had a rough several weeks in our house. And when I say rough, I mean really rough. About a month ago here in Atlanta, there were some pretty bad storms. The day was already not going well. I took all three kids to Costco about two hours before they had their first mock [...]

Join Me in The Read and Play Summer Fun Community with Random House

Random House Read & Play Summer Fun Community

I am passionate about literacy. I always have been. I learned to read at the age of 4 and have not stopped reading since. As a young child, I helped teach others to read. I wrote as well. I wrote my first book at age 8. Reading and writing have always gone hand in hand [...]

Monte Carlo: The Must See Summer Movie!

Monte Carlo starring Selena Gomez is coming to theaters on June 30, 2011.

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How do you inspire your child to learn? #spon

Intel What Inspires You To Learn Contest

If I am being honest (channeling my inner Simon Cowell here) learning has not always been a passion of mine. In fact, during my school years, learning was probably the last thing on my mind. I was a social kid and my main goal at school was to have fun with my friends. This mantra [...]

The Closer Season 6

The Closer 6th Season on DVD

The Closer is one of my favorite shows on television. I love Kyra Sedgewick and the cast of supporting characters. I have watched Kyra Sedgewick for years but never before have I seen a more perfect role for her or a character that she has portrayed better than Deputy Chief Brenda Lee Johnson on The [...]

What My Kids are Reading This Summer

I come from a family of readers. My parents both love to read and they definitely instilled the same in me. I could read a book a day if I had the time. We are avid readers in this family. We have a vast library of books in our household. Well over 500 books (and [...]

Mueller’s 100% Whole Grain Pasta & Cuisinart Pasta/Steamer Set #Giveaway

Mueller's Whole Grain Pasta

I am excited to tell you about the new Mueller’s 100% Whole Grain Pasta—filled with the fiber and heart healthy benefits you’d expect from 100% Whole Grain, but with the same delicious Mueller’s taste my family loves. I have been making pasta a l0t lately. I love pasta salad in the summer and so does [...]

GILT Children $100 Credit #Giveaway & Get $10 off a $50 purchase at Gilt #GiltyMom

Gilt Children

I am thrilled to partner with GILT this summer as a part of their Gilty Mom’s Summer Spectacular. As the mother of two fashionistas, I am always on the lookout for fashionable clothing for my children. And I have long had an obsession with deal sites. Gilt is one such site. I love the array [...]

Big G Whole Grain Healthy Living Prize Pack #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

Big G Cereals Source of Whole Grain

Did you know that 95% of Americans don’t get enough whole grain in their diet? According to the 2010 Report of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, only five percent of Americans get the three full recommended daily servings – a shocking statistic. With many Americans making New Year’s Resolutions to live healthier, it’s never been [...]