By: Carolina Pichardo There are few things in life that we remember and think back on fondly - the birth of our kids, first kiss, wedding day... These are those moments that we carry with us, ready to tell and retell anyone that's willing to listen (or not). But what is a memory? We drink ginkgo biloba, post millions of pictures on Facebook, and save souvenirs/momentos of these

By: Maria Smith Like millions of American families this summer, we are headed down to Florida this month.  Specifically we will be in Orlando.  We will spend some time at Walt Disney World but since our kids are too little to spend many days at the theme parks, we didn’t want to stay at a Disney resort.  Since my husband and I have gotten used to

By: Carolina Pichardo Despite all the research supporting the need for social interaction, it seems like most moms do less and less of this. Whatever the reason, the benefits of a good random night with the girls works wonders! It increases happiness, improves memory and cognitive skills, extends life span and of course—brings you tons of laughter and joy. This past week, I was able to escape and

By: Maria Smith I recently spent a weekend with my family in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Being about 350 miles from Atlanta, Myrtle Beach is a simple trip and is perfect for a laid-back family. It is easily accessible from East Coast cities like New York and Washington DC with direct flights. Myrtle Beach is definitely a “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” kind of town.  We

By: Maria Smith This past Spring Break, my family of five jumped in the car and headed to Myrtle Beach, SC for a weekend beach getaway. Knowing it would take us about 7 hours with stops for the potty, food, gas and the prerequisite Starbucks, I tried to plan for the unexpected. And we made it! Both the kids and the grown-ups survived.  Now if I could have just

By: Carolina Pichardo When I think about Radio City Music Hall, I revisit the Alicia Keys' concert, Bette Midler stories and MTV scenes. As for my daughter, she remembers the Backyardigans, Dora the Explorer, and of course – the Rockettes. For thousands of kids in New York City (without their own fireplace and chimneys to look up through), this is it for the holidays. Since seeing the Christmas

By: Crystal Cook We want the best for our families and where we choose to live is no exception. What makes one city more desirable than another is subjective, since we all have our own criteria for that perfect place we’d like to call home. Every year, dozens of helpful lists are published to assist us in making this monumental decision. Trouble is, each list is as

By: Staff Report When back-to-school season hits, families usually go into a panic about what to do, what to get, tracking expenses and more. It's hectic for everyone in the family, including the kids (who are probably experiencing some jitters of their own). So why not enjoy one last family trip or activity? Don't forget that the weather is still warm. With some good planning and an