Kelly VanBeek
Kelly is an aspiring free spirit, a metro-Atlanta native, and stay-at-home-mom to a mischievous 2-year-old and spirited 5-year-old. When she is not chasing her kiddos through Walt Disney World, you can find her running on a trail, scoping out local markets, cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Tech football, reading, writing, and sipping iced coffee. After a wonderful 4 years exploring St. Louis, MO, she moved back to her home state of Georgia and settled down in a sweet little neighborhood in Smyrna. She lives with her husband of 10 years, her two sweet daughters, and their fur-kids: a dog named Molly and a cat named Caesar.
Family-Friendly Breweries In and Around Atlanta
The weather is warming up and we are tracking down some family-friendly breweries to hang out where everyone in the family can enjoy the atmosphere and have a good time.
Many breweries in the area...
Living in the Jonquil City: A Guide to Smyrna, Georgia
When we moved back to our home state of Georgia I knew I wanted to plant our family closer to the city of Atlanta. We looked but couldn't grab a house fast enough to...
Ultimate Prep and Pack Guide for Your Family Road Trip
Taking a road trip can be stressful, especially with little kids, but there are a few ways to prep and pack that can help make your road trip easy and fun. My mom is...
Family Staycation Ideas In and Around Atlanta
Spring Break is fast approaching so if you're looking for a guide to staycationing in Atlanta, look no further! We've put together a list of fun overnight escapes and day adventures to get you...
7 Animal Experiences In and Around Atlanta
When I think of places to have animal experiences in the Atlanta area, my go-to is either Zoo Atlanta or the Georgia Aquarium. As a member of both, I visit them frequently. However, there...
Five Ways I’m Raising Confident Daughters
Raising confident daughters in a world that is constantly focused on the appearance, actions, and clothing of women is going to be a struggle. With more accessibility and the rise of different types of...
My Anti-Resolutions List
Last year was my first year actually writing down resolutions. There was a certain comfort in watching my accomplishments complete before my very eyes. I looked forward to opening my journal and making that...
Taking in the Magic as The Magic Maker
I was sitting in the car on our way home from our recent trip to Disney World admiring photos of my daughter dressed as Chewbacca growling with her hands up in front of a...
Five Atlanta Food Markets to Visit
Food markets have been a recent growing trend around the city with the opening of Marietta Square Market and the most recent Chattahoochee Food Works. Each food market offers a unique variety of food...
Fall Date Ideas In and Around Atlanta
When I think of fall in Georgia I think about spending most of my time outdoors enjoying the long-awaited cool down from the blistering hot Georgia summer. Fall in Georgia is one of my...