Harry Potter fans who feel at home in the shadow of Hogwarts Castle or dream of sipping a frosty Butterbeer at Wizarding World at Universal Studios Orlando have more exciting reasons to visit this summer. Earlier this week, Universal Orlando announced eagerly anticipated details about Wizarding World’s Diagon Alley expansion. Not only will Wizarding World…
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Will Toyota #SiennaDiaries Convert Me to a Minivan Mom?
This post was written as part of involvement in the compensated Toyota #SiennaDiaries program but all opinions are my own and those of my family. When I look at cars and ponder a future purchase, I tend to ignore minivans and direct my attention towards crossovers or smaller SUVs for the sole reason that I…
Wordless Wednesday: Seeing Double in Las Vegas
How Portable Power Accessories Keep My Devices Charged & New Portable Chargers
Whenever I travel for work, portable power is an absolute necessity to keep my devices. Owning my own business where I work as a consultant and freelance enable me to work from anywhere but when I’m on a press trip, attending a conference, or meeting with clients, it’s important to me to always have access…
4 Travel Essentials for Keeping Valuables Safe on the Go
Whether you’re a frequent business traveler, adventurer who loves to explore destinations around the globe, or enjoy relaxing with your family on a vacation, it’s always important to ensure the safety of your stuff. Working with Master Lock has allowed me to try a wide variety of the products and here are four favorites that…
5 Reasons to Attend Blog Conferences w/ Blogalicious & Type A Conference Recap {sponsored}
Just home from back to back conferences, I have to say my mind and heart are full. I was in Atlanta two weekends in a row presenting at both Type A Parent and Blogalicious. As a blogging veteran, I’ve attended a lot of conferences in the almost six years I’ve been blogging. Both Blogalicious and…
Win a Disney Vacation from Craisins® Dried Cranberries & Ocean Spray {sponsored}
I lived in Massachusetts for six years when I was an undergraduate and during my grad school days and when I left to move to the D.C. Metro Area, I wished that I had visited Cranberry World to see the bogs and learn about how cranberries are harvested because I love cranberries! Cranberry World featured…
TalkTo App: Texting Businesses for Responses is a Busy Parent’s Timesaving Lifesaver {sponsored}
Picking up the phone to call and ask a business a question is so last year thanks to the new TalkTo app that allows you to text a business a question and get a fast response. This free app for Android or iPhone puts and end to phone calls to stores to check to see…
7 Things to Do to Prepare for a Family Road Trip
Family vacations not only provide much needed getaways and time together but can be a fun way to learn about a new place. After last year’s international escapade that involved a 14 hour plane trip to China and stops in Hong Kong and Japan, we decided to keep it more local and do a road…
Grand Prix of Baltimore for Labor Day Weekend Fun (w. ticket giveaway)
Looking ahead to Labor Day Weekend? Fun for the whole family can be found at the Grand Prix of Baltimore. The thrill of fast cars and racing can be found alongside fun for kids of all ages on a 12 turn, two mile course through Downtown Baltimore adjacent neighborhoods, and along the Inner Harbor at…
