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2026 First Quarter Events – Join Me!

by Deliverypath Service | Jan 24, 2026 | All, Charity Life

Time to join me at these amazing events happening in the first quarter of 2026!  The image above should be clickable to link to each event and if I have a code – I have included it!  Would love to see you all there – don’t be square! Some of these...

Time to Warm Up the Network!

by Deliverypath Service | Aug 19, 2025 | All, Product Life, Work Life

Time to join me at these amazing events happening in September 2025!  The image above should be clickable to link to each event and if I have a code – I have included it!  Would love to see you all there – don’t be square!   #techyourseat...

Enough is Enough – Equal Pay Woes in 2025

by Deliverypath Service | Jan 7, 2025 | All, Product Life, Work Life

I recently came across this article written in June of 2024 and every time I read something like this my heart breaks. Well first it palpitates, then my blood starts pumping and the rage feelings creep in. I also start to doubt if I am doing enough. And I am over it....
Pod 14: Casey Winters (Challenge Day 14) 

Pod 14: Casey Winters (Challenge Day 14) 

by CarlyGardner | Aug 12, 2024 | All, Podcast Challenge, Product Life

Many directions I can go with the reflection on Casey Winters’s interview with Lenny. The most present and relevant direction for me right now is Casey’s advice on interviewing. I have been in the interview game for about a year now. I like to think I have heard it...
Pod 13: Nickey Skarstad (Challenge Day 13)

Pod 13: Nickey Skarstad (Challenge Day 13)

by Deliverypath Service | Aug 12, 2024 | All, Podcast Challenge, Product Life

When I listened to Nickey’s story I felt some kind of permission granted from her. Now I am not delusion, I know she was not talking to me! But I felt like her speaking about her transitions from one company to another to find the right fit for her gave me a sense of...
Pod 12: Manik Gupta (Challenge Day 12)

Pod 12: Manik Gupta (Challenge Day 12)

by CarlyGardner | Aug 12, 2024 | All, Podcast Challenge, Product Life

I have always wondered about the product team behind Google Maps. When I was a “young” PM working at Kroger, we were experimenting with a 30 minute grocery delivery SLA for our customers. One of the features we felt really strongly about what the “Uber” concept of...
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Took the kids and my in-laws out on the water, and Took the kids and my in-laws out on the water, and it turned into an instant core memory. Watching the kids’ faces when that first rod doubled over and celebrating across three generations as we reeled in our catch was unforgettable.
Arms are tired, cooler is full, and hearts are fuller. 🐟✨
#ColumbiaRiver #SalmonFishing #PNWLife #FamilyAdventure #MultigenerationalTravel
Another annual Myrtle Beach getaway in the books, Another annual Myrtle Beach getaway in the books, and Sun Outdoors delivered all over again. 🌊☀️
Every year we look forward to this trip, but this one hit the sweet spot of effortless fun. Between the water park laps, mini-golf showdowns, cruising around on golf carts, and winding down the evenings outside with the kids completely worn out and happy—it’s just the ultimate reset.
There’s something so special about having a spot where the kids know the layout by heart and you can actually relax because everything you need is right there on-site. The tradition continues, the memories keep stacking up, and the countdown to next year is already officially on. 🏖️🍹
What’s your family’s non-negotiable annual vacation spot? Tell me below so I can add to our travel wishlist! 👇

#SunOutdoors #SunOutdoorsMyrtleBeach #MyrtleBeachVacation #FamilyTravel #FamilyGetaway ResortLife AnnualTradition TravelWithKids VacationMemories EastCoastTravel CarolinaTravel
Forget an alarm clock ⏰ Cullen has woken me up at Forget an alarm clock ⏰ Cullen has woken me up at the crack of dawn all summer with, “Mom, can we go check the cucumbers🥒☀️
What started as a fun little backyard experiment quickly turned into a daily morning treasure hunt. Watching him race out in his pajamas (and sometimes not🍑) to search under giant leaves, track every tiny yellow flower, and beam with pride over every cucumber he harvested has been the absolute highlight of our sunny days.
There really is nothing like dirt on little hands and the pure joy of pulling a 🥒
What’s your favorite thing to grow with your kids (or your best tip for handling an accidental cucumber surplus)? Drop it below! 👇
#FamilyGarden #GardenWithKids #LittleGreenThumbs #SummerMemories #Homegrown
Riding, walking, and rallying together for a cause Riding, walking, and rallying together for a cause that hits close to home! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️✨
We are so proud to be out at the Booty Loop for the 25th Annual @24_foundation - 24 Hours of Booty!
Every lap completed and every dollar raised helps fuel vital cancer navigation and survivorship support. Through our partnership as a beneficiary, @meggsfoundation is on the ground to lighten the load for young adults fighting cancer—providing direct emergency financial relief for essential household expenses so patients and their families can focus on what matters most: healing and recovery.
⛺ In the area? Stop by the Mission Tent! Come say hi, meet our team, learn more about our impact, and find out how you can get involved.
Had an absolute blast on our girls trip to Gulf Sh Had an absolute blast on our girls trip to Gulf Shores! We got to see @train and @barenakedladiesmusic and it was sooooo fun! Separate post about all our thrifting coming soon!
We got to visit the brand new permanent @joshsfarm We got to visit the brand new permanent @joshsfarmersmarket 🍑🍦! So exciting to see this dream come true and transform from a road side stand - also for it to be so well received. I was just sad that @lknsourdough 🥖was all sold out already! Will have to get there early next time!
Day 3 we went downtown and played on the fountains Day 3 we went downtown and played on the fountains! Visited with some friends and made some new friends (racing)! Got to check out The Bean! Ate some Lou Malnati’s pizza! Finished up at the local park. Was an awesome trip for all of us!
Day 2 in Chicagoland - we checked out the Lego Lan Day 2 in Chicagoland - we checked out the Lego Land or Lego Discovery Center! Super fun! Then the grown ups got to do a dinner and then some karaoke which was requested to not be posted even though Elissa is not on social and has a heck of a voice!
We have started an annual trip to visit some of@ou We have started an annual trip to visit some of@our good friends in Chicago! Kid got to experience Navy Pier! It was sooooo fun! Lots of spinning around things 😂🎡🎠🛥️☕️☕️
Seriously not sure how this happened so fast but w Seriously not sure how this happened so fast but wowee she finished kindergarten. A few missing teeth and brother is STILL bigger than her but my baby girl did IT!
Park city is becoming more and more important to u Park city is becoming more and more important to us all! To be able to go out and ski 🎿with both my kids for the first time was so special! Core memory for me. They also got to ski ⛷️with Papa Bear and Uncle Greg! It was an awesome week and we are already lined up to go back again next year!
We had a blast at the @hornets basketball game! Bo We had a blast at the @hornets basketball game! Both kids got a t-shirt! Thankful they moved the time to noon so we could still go! Also we sat behind Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick! Pretty neat they live in Charlotte now.
Super thankful for an amazing Christmas! This year Super thankful for an amazing Christmas! This year I soaked it all in - said yes to every party and opportunity to celebrate, spent quality time with family, and spoiled the kids big time!
Day 6 and last day! We did some more shopping in t Day 6 and last day! We did some more shopping in town and Reid found her first vacation boyfriend🤪 it was a lot for Shawn but very cute! Very fun trip!
Day 5 was all about the slides, photos and the gir Day 5 was all about the slides, photos and the girls really got to shine!
Day 4 was full of exploring the town and the bridg Day 4 was full of exploring the town and the bridge is the only of its kind in the world! So cool to see it!
Day 3 in Curacao we got to see 🦩🦩🦩snorkel with 🐢🐢🐢 Day 3 in Curacao we got to see 🦩🦩🦩snorkel with 🐢🐢🐢 and more fancy drinks and swimming!
Day 2 in Curacao was filled with fancy drinks, lot Day 2 in Curacao was filled with fancy drinks, lots of swimming and some exploring in town!
Day 1 started with a 5am flight! And ended with a Day 1 started with a 5am flight! And ended with a swim in the ocean and yummy dinner!
Long over due post of our @curacao Thanksgiving tr Long over due post of our @curacao Thanksgiving trip! We had so much fun at the @mangrovebeachresort 🏝️
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