A couple of summers ago I was lucky enough to get the chance to see the Disney Springs Drone Show in person twice and I have to say I've never seen anything like it! I went to Orlando twice, once on a mother-daughter trip with my daughter, Kora, after she graduated from high school and once with my husband, Dave, on a trip for our anniversary. Both times I saw it I was amazed at how incredible it was. I couldn't even imagine the technology that went behind it and loved the Disney themes so much ... continue reading...
Nutella Swirled Pancake Mini Muffins
Dave, Kora, and Logan are all big fans of breakfast. They always look forward to it even if it's just a bowl of cereal or frozen waffles. I'm not much of a breakfast person but I like to surprise the three of them every now and then with something special. One of the easiest ways to get them smiling is by serving a big stack of pancakes. They all loooove pancakes! We've played around with different ingredients in the pancakes in the past and they have a long list of favorites: chocolate ... continue reading...
Where To Stay In Myrtle Beach: Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand Dunes
Dave and I recently went to Myrtle Beach and had a fantastic trip. We went in the month of January, which is a fantastic time to get away from all the cold and snow here in Michigan. When setting up the trip, we wondered where to stay in Myrtle Beach. Flights, accommodations, and a gift card were provided. When our resort was revealed, we couldn't have been happier. We stayed at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grand Dunes. The lobby is beautiful and inviting. It offers ... continue reading...
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions
One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love how it's a day focused on spending time with family and friends and tables full of delicious food. Since I love the holiday so much I thought it would be fun to share some of our favorite Thanksgiving holiday traditions. We always go to my mom and dad's for Thanksgiving. My mom is an incredible cook and always makes the most wonderful dishes. Some of the classics that she makes every year include: She also always serves cheese and ... continue reading...
Always Tired? These Apps Will Help You Sleep Better
With a blog name like 2 Wired 2 Tired, you can guess that I'm always on the lookout for the best ways to get a good night's sleep! I'm always interested in the best beds, pillows, sleep tips, sound machines, sleep trackers, and even more. Did you know that there are even a number of apps that can help you sleep better at night? I have many favorites and since there so many out there today, I thought it would be fun to share these apps to help you sleep better and hopefully they'll help you ... continue reading...
Fun Family Spring Break Vacation Ideas
We've been very lucky here in Michigan and have had a mild winter. Even so, mild is 20 degrees! We are happy here if the temps stay above zero this time of year. With spring around the corner I've been daydreaming about packing up our suitcases and hitting the road or hopping on a plane to fly some place warm once the kids are on spring break. Since I was doing a little research about where to go, I thought I'd write a post fun family spring break vacation ideas. We've been to all of these ... continue reading...
7 Reasons Not To Miss The Detroit Kite Festival
If you love kites then Belle Isle is the place to be in the summer. The Detroit Kite Festival takes place in July. It's the perfect place to hold an event like this because the island has plenty of open fields and often has a slight breeze to keep those kites flying. We look forward to this event every summer and that's why I'm excited to share with you these 7 reasons not to miss the Detroit Kite Festival. Professional Kite Flying Team The professional kite flying team is incredible! ... continue reading...
The Best Amazon Alexa Skills For Families
We love our Echo Show, not only does it show our family photos as a screensaver which always offers a great trip down memory lane, but there are so many useful and fun skills available that we use it every day. It's incredible what people have created in the Amazon Skills library and how many different skills there are out there. Kora and Logan love playing various games on our Echo Show and so I thought it would be fun to put together a list of some of the best Amazon Alexa skills for ... continue reading...
