In Circus XTREME, Ringling Bros. Deftly Mixes the Old with the New
In a world where change is constant and nothing seems certain, there’s something extremely comforting about the fact that I can still take my kids to see the circus. Seeing…
If Christmas is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, then the week after has to be the Most Depressing Time of the Year. Taking down all those decorations…
My family has been on the road a LOT this year– When my husband lost his job, I decided there was no time like the present to pursue more…
This post was written by my husband, Dennis Ferrier. Not long ago, I came across a box full of railroad nails. Railroad nails are impressive — They’re big and sharp…
Dear God, This week, millions of us will pack carry-ons and stuff duffle bags, load up car trunks and wearily wait in long airport lines, put fresh sheets on sofa…
We just got back from one of our best family beach trips EVER! Here’s my curated list of 30 fun things to do with kids in Panama City Beach! Think…
Back in 2012, I covered the Presidential election for CafeMom and YouTube. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience — I traveled the country interviewing moms and reporting on issues that…
I’ve put 100 of my top Walt Disney World tips in one handy post to help you plan your vacation! We consider ourselves to be an adventurous family, and if…
Silver and I just don’t get along. I’ve always viewed polishing silver as a miserable, dirty task– Consequently, the silver pieces in my house are generally tarnished, ugly, and unfit…
When movie producers were looking for the perfect lake resort shooting location for Dirty Dancing, they chose Lake Lure, North Carolina. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains,…
Ever wonder how to trade pins at Walt Disney World? Here’s all you need to know, including pin trading etiquette, where to find inexpensive pins, and the best pin trading…
In a world where change is constant and nothing seems certain, there’s something extremely comforting about the fact that I can still take my kids to see the circus. Seeing…
If Christmas is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year, then the week after has to be the Most Depressing Time of the Year. Taking down all those decorations…
My family has been on the road a LOT this year– When my husband lost his job, I decided there was no time like the present to pursue more…
If there’s one thing that unites all four of my kids (who range in age from my 9-year-old son to my 26-year-old stepdaughter), it’s Pokémon. My stepdaughters both collected Pokémon…
I was lucky to have been raised by parents who taught me how to be financially responsible, but while I’ve been fortunate to never find myself in serious financial trouble,…

Hi! I'm Lindsay Ferrier, a Nashville wife/mom/stepmom who has basically been putting it all (well, ALMOST all) out there on this blog since 2005.
You'll find a little bit of everything here, from stories about our travels across the country and crazy videos to favorite recipes and a heaping helping of irreverent hilarity. Feel free to poke around-- and if you want to know more about me in particular, just click on the "Meet" tab at the very top of this page. FYI: I use Amazon affiliate links when appropriate.
