Kelly VanBeek
Kelly is a metro-Atlanta native, self proclaimed free spirit and stay-at-home-mom to a mischievous 5-year-old and spirited 8-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 romance novels, writing poetry, listening to Taylor Swift and sipping iced coffee. She lives with her husband of 13 years, her two daughters, and their Boxer-mix named Captain Jack.
Snow Cones and Shaved Ice Around Atlanta
My favorite way to cool off in the summer is with shaved ice! Shaved ice has come a long way since your basic snow cone. Now there are so many different flavors, toppings, and...
Sunflower Fields in Driving Distance of Atlanta
Sunflower Fields in Driving Distance of Atlanta
{Be sure to check websites, social media, or call before making the drive to make sure they are open or in season!}
Copper Creek Farm
1514 Reeves Station Rd SW,...
June Family-Friendly Events In and Around Atlanta
Summer in Atlanta is heating up, the kids are out of school and we're in search of some entertainment and fun for our families.
Pack up the kids and head out to one or more...
Family Guide to The Battery Atlanta
The Atlanta Braves have been at Truist Park since 2017. It is a great place to catch a baseball game, but what we love year-round is what is offered outside the ballpark - The...
6 Lake Beaches Near Atlanta
It's warming up and I can't wait to pack up my beach bag and head to the nearest lake for some fun in the sun with my family. Here are some of the best...
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...
The Swiftie Bowl
We all have our reasons for watching "The Big Game" every year. If you're a lucky fan of one of the two teams playing you're probably on pins and needles while the rest of...
Beating the Winter Blues
The Christmas lights have been rolled up, the tree has been de-twinkled. Elves on shelves are put away, the bells have all been jingled.
A long winter nap has come upon us and after the...
Navigating Pet Loss with Young Kids
At the end of October, we lost our family dog, Molly.
We adopted her as a puppy shortly after we were married. We navigated puppyhood and raised a good, well-trained, perfect family dog. We did...
5 Swoon-Worthy Beach Reads
My personal happy place is laying on the beach diving into a page-turning romance novel.
I live for a book where I can immerse myself in the setting, one with characters who become my...