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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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My husband Jason and I just packed in a long weekend in Portugal and besides maybe staying a day longer, I have no regrets! We spent a few days in Lisbon and then drove up the coast with some friends to Porto stopping at Obidos, Alcobaca, and Nazare. We flew into Lisbon from JFK on […]
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For Christmas 2023 I told Jason I just wanted a night away, I honestly did not care where we went, I just wanted to get away. We had originally planned to go to Naples, Florida but a few days before we left, Jason checked the weather and realized it was going to be 60 degrees, […]
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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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I recently went on a quick moms getaway to Boston and Cape Cod. We left Thursday and returned on Sunday. I do wish we would of had one more day in Cape Cod to explore but overall it was a great way to get a taste of the area. Thursday We flew out of Nashville […]
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We recently had flights booked to Fort Lauderdale to celebrate our 14 year anniversary. We had not taken a trip together since our our 10 year and we really just needed a couple of nights away after the past year. We were booked to fly out on Friday and finally found time the Tuesday night […]
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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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