Roughly two years ago Jay and I embarked on what we call our 50 States Adventure. In those two years we have been to all 48 contiguous states as a family of 6. Our rules are that we have to spend the night in each state and do something iconic--something that captures that state's personality … Continue reading FAQs for our 50 States Adventure
Author: sallygalexander
In Defense of Southern Snows
It snowed in Atlanta last night. Ish. It was snowy...ish. But our news outlets talked about it for three days straight and, I kid you not, had continuous coverage of the "Winter Weather Event" from 9pm until 6am. I didn't know about any other world events and I was actually watching the news. This is … Continue reading In Defense of Southern Snows
No, I’m not ready for Christmas
Have you noticed the tendency as December wears on for people to replace "how you doing" with a smile and an eager "So, are you ready for Christmas?" I don't know if everyone gets this question as much as I do or if it's a function of having kids in my house that prompts people … Continue reading No, I’m not ready for Christmas
10 Ways to Save Holiday Time
I actually wrote this two years ago, before I had a smaller house and traveled all over the country like a crazy person. But I've seen a lot of posts lately from friends and relatives who feel overwhelmed and I thought you might like to read it again (or for the first time, if you … Continue reading 10 Ways to Save Holiday Time
America the Beautiful
I'm fully aware that everyone and their brother who has a blog wrote about the election, but I'm pretty sure it's a requirement to keeping your blogger status, so here's mine. I suppose I should start by saying that I did not vote for Donald Trump. I thought about writing this without mentioning that at … Continue reading America the Beautiful
Dear Char-Gri-Ha-YOU!: An apology letter to my 4th kid
Dear Char-Gri-Ha-DANGIT! I guess I should start with saying that I'm sorry that I never call you by your actual name. I usually just shout out random syllables until I give up and yell at you to stop whatever it is that you're doing. To be fair, I call your siblings a bunch of random … Continue reading Dear Char-Gri-Ha-YOU!: An apology letter to my 4th kid
10 Ways to Win at Parenting This School Year
I’m kidding. I don’t have any actual tips to "Start the School Year Off Right", or "Make Mornings Your Family's Favorite Time of Day", or "Love Every Minute of Carpool." To be honest, I actually have no freaking clue what I’m doing. I’m wandering around blindfolded in a dark room filled with mostly shin-high furniture … Continue reading 10 Ways to Win at Parenting This School Year
The Most American Week Ever
It's been a rough week for America and if you don't know why, you need to read this more than most. Or, if not this, then almost anything other than your heavily curated Facebook feed. But I'll assume that you do know why, and that you, too, are hurt and angry and disoriented by the … Continue reading The Most American Week Ever
What It’s Really Like to Travel with Kids
The short answer: It is amazing. In every possible way one can be amazed. By joy, by discovery, by time spent together; by sunsets and nature and adventure. And also by whining and chaos and uber-closeness and vomit. Really, truly, amazing. In 2015 we embarked on a new life journey that we are still exploring … Continue reading What It’s Really Like to Travel with Kids
Why I Have Hot Pink Hair
So, in case you haven't noticed from Facebook or Instagram or my picture on this page, I am currently rocking a very unnatural hair color. It's hot pink. In darker light it looks kind of a crazy red, but in the sun, it is full blown hot pink.And I love it. I feel like a … Continue reading Why I Have Hot Pink Hair