Beaches Close To Atlanta
My family is definitely more beach life than snow and ski now and we are always looking at beaches under a six hour drive from the Atlanta area. Hilton Head is our go to as the convenience is tough to beat. We visited over Memorial Day and have more details and updates from my last post. I am also including surrounding beaches that are within a six hour drive. This visit we stayed north at the Hilton Head Beach and Tennis Club. To date this has been the best VRBO and location! In Folly Field our adorable one bedroom with bunk beds in the hallway was perfect for the three…
Best Time To Travel To Peru
Peru is on our list of where we want to visit in the next 5 years! Jade Poleon (Original Post) has given amazing tips and with Baboo Travel you won’t find an easier planning site! They do it all, all you have to do is tell them where you want to go! Peru is a huge country so the time to travel varies from region to region, but it is important to know the main seasons to go and also the main times of the year that you really shouldn’t go. Here are is a lowdown of the best seasons to travel to Peru. This fantastic South American…
Not Broken, Life After Abuse
See the kid in the picture? That is me, just a child who didn’t have a voice, or so she thought. I can’t remember when it started but I do remember when it ended. I was 14 years old, and in the biggest 14-year-old voice I could muster, I threatened the man who had sexually abused me. I told him if he ever touched me again I would kill him. I didn’t know how, but I would. Two days later, he dropped dead of a heart attack. I mourned his death because even though he was abusive, I did love him. He was my grandfather and I still…
Survive Your First Family Vacation
Are you getting ready to plan your first family vacation? We just went to Disney for ours and wow! There is a ton of planning of course and you have different personalities to work with, but it can be done and enjoyable! So where do you start? Destination first! Like I said we went to Disney and by going through Undercover Tourist I was able to save money! I have have never used an offsite company to purchase tickets but so happy I researched and went with UCT. I saved around $130 and the purchase process was super easy! That is for another post though as this one is to…
God Created Them For This Moment!
“Don’t feel sorry for or fear for your kids because the world they are going to grow up in is not what it used to be. God created them and called them for the exact moment in time that they’re in. Their life wasn’t a coincidence or an accident. Raise them up to know the power they walk in as children of God. Train them up in the authority of His Word. Teach them to walk in faith knowing that God is in control. Empower them to know they can change the world. Don’t teach them to be fearful and disheartened by the state of the world but hopeful that…
8 Tips For Planning A Great Get Together
Organizing a cookout is a great way to have fun with friends and family. It gives you an opportunity to bond over the grill, cook delicious food, and enjoy a weekend afternoon or night outside. We host several cookouts each summer and make the best BBQ. Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels “Note this is a collaborative post and I may be receiving compensation. Some links added are not my own and if you follow they are to ad’s & or Websites that are selling products” “Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you…
4 Ways to Start Cooking Healthy Nutritious Meals for the Family
Cooking meals for the family doesn’t have to be a daunting task. It can be a lot of fun! There are many different ways to cook healthy and nutritious meals for your loved ones. In this blog post, we will discuss four other methods that you can use to get started. We will also provide some tips on making cooking more accessible and enjoyable. Let’s get started! Photo by Ella Olsson from Pexels Ensure you have the right tools If you’ve never cooked before, it’s essential to ensure that you have the right tools for cooking healthy meals. You don’t need much! Just a few pots and pans…
How to Experiment with Different Cuisines
Are you looking to expand your culinary horizons? Trying out different cuisines is a great way to do just that! Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a group, here are some tips on how to experiment with different cuisines. via Pexels #1 Do your research Before you start cooking, take some time to read up on the cuisine you’re trying out. This will give you a better understanding of the flavors and ingredients that are typically used in that type of cuisine. This is especially important if you’re unfamiliar with the cuisine – doing a little bit of research can help prevent any culinary disasters! For…
Fun Ways To Help Your Kids Learn And Develop
Parents play an integral role in the growth and development of their children. Education and learning at home have never been more important, with many parents taking a more active role during the pandemic. If you have kids, and you want to help them to enjoy learning and encourage healthy growth and development, here are some tips to make learning fun. Image Credit Pexels Get creative Creative hobbies and pursuits offer a wealth of benefits for kids of all ages, as well as adults. Creative activities are proven to boost mental health and reduce stress and they can also be a really powerful and effective learning technique. Many…
Healthy Ways To Have Your Cake & Eat It To!
When you have a sweet tooth, it can be one of the biggest barriers if you want to have a healthier diet. Enjoying desserts and other sweet things can give you a lot of pleasure, and giving them up or even cutting back is tough. But sugary foods will also often contain a lot of fat and they’re usually not the healthiest choices. However, having a healthy diet doesn’t mean denying yourself the indulgences that you love. You can have desserts and sweet treats as part of a healthy diet if you eat them in moderation and maybe make some changes to your choices. Image from Pexels – CC0…
