I attended Dad 2.0 Summit in NOLA as a guest of Kia Motors USA Yeah, you read it. I went to a Dad conference. No, I don’t have anything to hide or any surprises for you, I was invited by Kia to attend the 2018 Dad 2.0 Summit in New Orleans and figured I’d give…
Blog Conferences
How to Get Silky Smooth Lips – Restylane® Silk
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Restylane® Silk. However, the thoughts and opinions are my own. Aging gracefully doesn’t mean you have to be satisfied with the status quo – I’ve partnered with Restylane ® Silk on this post to tell you what your options are. I’ll never forget my mom standing in front…
All You Ever Needed to Know About Brandcation Swag & Sponsors
Do you guys remember a couple of months ago when I wrote this awesome post about how I deserved to be the Grande Scholarship Winner to a trip to DESTINation : Brandcation in Destin, Florida? Well, very surprisingly, I won the scholarship and it is now my duty – and absolute pleasure – to tell…
The Adventures of Pear Summer at Brandcation
My first Brandcation was Brandcation Pigeon Forge, Tennessee in October, 2011. I was a very last minute attendee and I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I knew Jen from Life with Levi on an internet-personal level. I knew that Mickey from A Helicopter Mom was going to be there and that I had…
Why I’m the #1 Pick for a SoFabCon Sponsorship
Once Upon a Time there was this super amazing writer princess named Summer. She had a lowly Associates degree and no hope of obtaining the elusive Bachelors any time in the future thanks to her ever-fertile womb which kept bearing children. She dreamed of pursing her dreams of being a professional writer, but her talent…
Brandcation HUGE Thank-yous
As you know, I had the enormous pleasure of visiting Pigeon Forge, Tennessee with 33 other bloggers during the first week in October. We were sponsored by many, many companies who showed us the time of our lives. Here is your one-stop shop for the generous companies who donated swag, free entrance, and meals to…
Dollywood in All Its Glory
As a gal who grew up going to Disney on her grandfather’s golden pass, it takes a whole lot to impress me in the whole theme park arena. I get bored easily so I need something new, fresh, and exciting to keep my interest. I wasn’t sure what to think when I heard that we…
How to Relieve Cabin Fever
About two weeks ago, I had reached a point in my life as a stay at home mom where I was strongly considering a trip to the Psych ward at the local hospital. That might be a little dramatic but good gracious it’s how I felt. I looked forward to bed each morning as soon…
Wordless Wednesday – Pigeon Forge, TN
Here are a few Instagram shots from my iPhone from Brandcation in Pigeon Forge, TN. Don’t miss the following posts for more information on each locale: Top 5 “Best Kept Secrets” in Pigeon Forge, TN How to Pack for a Blog Conference
Top Five Best Kept Secrets in Pigeon Forge, TN
Pigeon Forge, TN is one of the most highly-traveled vacation locales in the country, yet it is a place that wasn’t even on my long-list of places to see before I die. When I got the opportunity to join 30-something other women at an enormous cabin in Sevierville, TN for Brandcation, I jumped on it…