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    • Stuff To Buy
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    • On Paper
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    • Quick & Easy
    • For Little One’s
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  • FEATURED

    What The South And Growing Up Southern Means To Me

    12/05 / No Comments

    To Rob that commented the following on my Facebook: Yesterday CNN did about a 10 or 15 minute interview with the mayor of Asheville… If you think you’re going to see news reporting every day for the next year and a half… You’re naïve… Seen the same stupid videos day after day after day, with the same stupid songs, and the same emotional manipulation… That doesn’t help anybody… It’s garbage. I pondered this for 6 or so hours and here’s my response to you. In the South, family isn’t just a word — it’s the heart of everything. From the moment you’re born, you’re wrapped in this deep, unspoken bond…

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    Why Family Memories Make the Best Children’s Books

    10/23 / 2 Comments

    One of the best things about families are their stories, especially ones that are told again and again. Those hilarious situations, adventures that came out of nowhere, the special times that made you closer. Don’t you think other people would like to hear them, too? Your dinner table is a great place to keep them alive, but those incredible family memories can be turned into a children’s book and people everywhere could enjoy it. Doesn’t that sound special? You could have travel themed books for your kids if you want to. Those campsites by the great lakes that you visited with your children? You could collate them all into one…

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    Strategies For A Happy And Healthy Family

    06/20 / 6 Comments

    It’s not always easy to create a happy and healthy family. There are many different things to think about, and it can feel overwhelming when you realize just how much you need to know and do. However, you shouldn’t worry – the fact that you know you want this is a good start all by itself, and there are also many different strategies you can put in place that will help you create the happy, healthy family you want. Read on to find out more.      Photo by Emma Bauso   Have Quality Time Together  In the midst of busy schedules and so much happening, including important commitments and…

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    Top Tips to Organize Your Week & Your Favorite Recipes with Meal Prepping 

    05/16 / 1 Comment

    As each person progresses through life, there are generally increasing amounts of considerations to take into account, plan for, and think about. Because of this, something that a lot of people strive for is to eliminate, reduce, automate, or in this case simplify as many of these daily tasks as possible. Meal prepping is often a go-to option for a large number of people who are looking to save not only time, money, and energy, but also those who want to boost, and improve their physical and mental health.     Image credit     What is meal prepping Meal prepping is where you implement the practice of preparing entire…

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    Spend More Time Together as a Family With These Great Ideas

    12/09 / No Comments

    Making sure you spend more time together as a family is one of the best ways of being able to bond better. There are so many great ways of being able to enhance and improve your relationships, and family life is something you need to focus on as much as possible. Try to understand some of the key ideas that are going to help you when it comes to spending more time together, and nurturing the familial bond and connection you have.   When you are looking to find great ways of spending more time together as a family, it is important to think about what works for you, as…

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  • REAL LIFE

    5 Tips for Creating a Healthy Lifestyle for Your Kids

    11/21 / No Comments

    Creating a healthy lifestyle for your kids means teaching them how to go about life the best way. Sometimes it’s not easy to get your kids excited about eating healthy, but in the end, you know you’ll be able to teach them to do well with patience, explanation, and persistence. So, when it comes to your little ones, how can you make it easier on yourself and then? They need to learn that their health is vital and that even their youngest choices can forever impact their bodies. It can be challenging, but these tips are here to help you out!     Image credit Be a role model A…

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  • REAL LIFE

    5 Family-Friendly Day Trips To Enjoy This Fall

    10/27 / 1 Comment

    As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time to start planning some fun day trips for the whole family to enjoy before the winter arrives and ruins the fun. So here are five ideas to get you started:     Via Pexels 1. Visit A Nearby State Park. Fall is a great time to explore the great outdoors, and what better way to do that than by visiting a state park? Many state parks offer hiking trails, fishing, canoeing, and other outdoor activities that the whole family can enjoy. Be sure to check the park’s website in advance to find out what amenities are…

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    4 Tricks For A Happier And Healthier Family

    08/18 / 1 Comment

    Having a family comes with lots of worries and concerns, especially when people are vulnerable or fall unwell.   To worry less and ensure that your family is happy and healthy at all times, here are some great tips.     Food Table Egg – Free photo on Pixabay   Don’t be afraid to ask for professional help When your loved ones are unwell, it can be daunting to ask for help. Not only will you want to be the one to care for and support them, but sometimes you might feel that you can take on the responsibility alone. However, trying to do so when you have work and…

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  • REAL LIFE

    Child-Friendly Travel Destinations For Solo Parent

    06/01 / 2 Comments

    Traveling and vacationing solo can seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Many different destinations cater specifically to families, and single parents and the solo parent traveler and can take advantage of these places without worrying about a thing.     Via Pexels     Why Traveling With Children Is Important   Traveling with children is essential because it teaches them about the world. It helps them see new things and meet new people. It broadens their horizons and helps them better understand different cultures. And most importantly, it’s a bonding experience that you’ll never forget.   What To Pack For Your Trip  …

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    Hilton Head Island! Our Go To Beach!

    08/12 / 7 Comments

    Hilton Head Island is quickly becoming our go to beach. The drive is under five hours from the Atlanta area and our four year old does well. Of course we still get “Are we there yet?” but that is any trip over thirty minutes. The beaches are amazing, the food spectacular and the island offers several shopping and other activities to keep you busy. This is our second time going to HHI and we stayed in the Coligny Area.   “The Mama Life is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.”   We rented a one bedroom condo through VRBO this trip…

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Welcome Y’all!

Tanya Michelle
Tanya Michelle

Welcome to my page full of posts about travel, the outdoors, music, food, products, and adventures with my family!

Aside from being a writer, outdoor and travel enthusiast, animal activist, flip flop loving mom, I am also a devotee of books, lover of good grammar and work as an editor for several authors.

I write by night, and by day I work as an Executive Assistant which wears many hats.

I am a mom to my Rainbow Baby, Cooper and he is my joy in this life!
Thanks for visiting!

TML

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