Susannah Steele
Susannah and her husband, Ben, first experienced parenthood when they became foster parents in 2014. Their oldest son has launched, and they have two boys and two girls at home. Susannah enjoys planning trips, taking the kids on adventures, and listening to audiobooks.
How to Get the Most out of a Trip to Dollywood
I have enjoyed many theme park trips over the years. A couple of years ago I set my sights on taking a family trip to Dollywood. It's about a 5.5-hour drive (with favorable traffic...
Easy Holiday Recipes for Gifts or Parties
I love scrolling through Pinterest for new recipe ideas. What's even better is when I hit on a recipe that is so good it becomes a family favorite that we repeat again and again....
Family Camping At FDR State Park
On Mother's Day this year, we spent the afternoon at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, GA. The views were incredible, and the weather was perfect too. We knew we wanted to come back...
My Favorite Free Home Workouts
I don't live particularly close to any gyms or other fitness facilities. I also am the sole caregiver for our four kids for 18+ hours most days. For these reasons, I usually exercise at...
Indoor Fun to Beat The Summer Heat
Alabama summers generally have two settings: brutally hot and humid, or thunderstorms. When water play isn't an option and you need a change of scenery that's indoors and air-conditioned, here are some ideas to...
Where to Find Water This Summer
The summer is upon us! This is Alabama's longest season, with temps in the 80s and 90s from May to October most years. If you're looking for ways to cool off, here is a...
Systems That Are Working In Our Home
Are things running smoothly in your home right now? Is there a routine that acts as a stumbling block for you or your kids that you would like to iron out? It can be...
Spring 2022 Family Events in Auburn and Opelika
Warmer weather, blooming flowers and trees, longer daylight hours, and Easter are some of the many things to enjoy this spring. Our local area is hosting many fun family events and cultural festivals that...
Tornado Preparedness for Your Family
February 25th - 27th, 2022 is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday across the state of Alabama. Purchases of flashlights, batteries, tarps, plywood, weather radios, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, coolers, and...
Auburn-Opelika February Events and Activities
February is the shortest and sweetest month of the year! There are lots of opportunities to spend special time with your loved ones in these four weeks. Check out this list of local events...