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I’m Crystal. A Nashville native, wife of 15+ years, and mom of two. I love sharing my favorite family-friendly finds, from easy, healthy-ish meals (with plenty of pizza and Chick-fil-A nights) to local restaurants, travel tips, workouts, and great deals that make everyday life easier.
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If you’re looking for a fun and unforgettable summer getaway the whole family will love, look no further than the DC Superhero Summer at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville! As a mom of two teenagers, and we had our energetic bonus three-year-old , finding a trip that entertains everyone is no small feat—but this one […]
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Visiting Gaylord Opryland in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee has been a family tradition since I was a child! Every year our family looks forward to seeing over 5 million Christimas lights around the resort, and every year it gets better! Along with the lights seeing 2 million pounds of ice carved out with scenes […]
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Summer at Opryland is back with more fun for kids featuring their new Pirate and Princess’s theme! The Pirates & Princess Academy is the cutest interactive show for the kids! Featuring singing and dancing with kids participation. The show is located in the Delta and about 30 minutes long to entertain the kids. ThePrincess’s Shiny […]
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Right now is the perfect time to visit Gaylord Opryland Resort! If you are not familiar with everything Gaylord Opryland has to offer, you can read more here! Our family loves to visit Opryland anytime of the year but visiting in spring was such a treat! The flowers are always blooming in the beautiful atrium […]
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We recently kicked of Christmas at our favorite place, Gaylord Opryland Resort. This year the Christmas experience is bigger than ever with covid guidelines in place. (Book Now) I grew up visiting Opryland every Christmas as a child and it was not officially Christmas until we saw the lights at Opryland. It’s now one of my […]
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Nashville has become the hot spot for bachelorette parties. Being a local I’m honestly surprised at how many visit each weekend! So a few months ago when one of my long time out of town friends got engaged she mentioned coming to Nashville for her bachelorette party! So while I feel like I know a […]
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January Reset: Setting Realistic Eating Goals for a Healthy Start to the Year January is often seen as a month of fresh starts, new goals, and a renewed commitment to health. After the indulgences of the holiday season, many people set ambitious resolutions around food, fitness, and overall well-being. However, too many restrictive goals can […]
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Over the last year our family has had more health challenges so I started researching more about how air quality can effect your health, and discovered Venta humidifiers. Venturing into the realm of humidifiers can be a game-changer for any parent, especially those with little ones. As a mom navigating the challenges of parenthood, I […]
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While we may have all been busy buying the kids back to school clothes, we can’t forget the moms! I’m loving these items from Evereve, all for under $100 to carry us into fall! Here are some of my favorite everyday finds! Traveling for Labor Day? These are some great travel dresses! A great deal […]
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My personal journey with endometriosis that led to a hysterectomy at age 40.
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If you’re like me, teaching your kids during a pandemic was not something I learned in school, nor do I have a degree in education. This past year we’ve tried a little bit of everything to keep the kids on track, from beginning with a zoom classroom, to homeschooling, to even back in the regular […]
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