Disclosure: While all opinions and descriptions are my own, my family and I were invited guests of Medieval Times Myrtle Beach Castle to experience the show and provide a review in exchange for … [Read more...]
About Melissa ByersMy name is Melissa Byers and I've been a Grand Strand resident for 13 years. I love living and raising my family here! We're all about the events, activities, discounts, RVing, travel, and crab cakes.
My Myrtle Beach Favorite: Chicken Fingers
I have a nicely refined pallet but everyone loves a good chicken finger every now and then. If your kids are anything like mine, it's more like every now and ALWAYS! We've done the leg work and are … [Read more...]
My Myrtle Beach Favorite: Salad
This dish has been a longstanding favorite in our family. Available at California Dreaming, just south of 544 on Highway 501 in Surfside Beach, the California Dreaming Salad is what good dreams are … [Read more...]
2018-2019 Horry County Schools Calendar
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The 2018-2019 Horry County Schools Calendar is available! Bookmark it now for easy access! My advice to you is to pay attention to the possible make-up days on October 8, January 18, and February … [Read more...]
You don’t earn the right to wear a bathing suit, you’re just born with it
Let's let that title sink in for a minute, shall we? You don't EARN the right to wear (and enjoy) a bathing suit. You are born with that right, no matter what your body looks like. No, really. It's … [Read more...]
3 tips for seeing fireworks with scared little ones
Parents with little ones in Myrtle Beach for the 4th of July, listen up! If you're planning to see fireworks but have someone in your family who's afraid, here are a few tips that saved me when … [Read more...]
2017 Free Summer Movies for Families in the Grand Strand [UPDATED]
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It's great living in a tourist town because there's SO much to do. But during the summer, when the beaches and attractions are filled with visitors, it's also very expensive. That's why it's my … [Read more...]
2017-2018 Horry County Schools Calendar
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The 2017-2018 Horry County Schools calendar is available and it looks like school will begin on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Fun fact, our start date is no coincidence, as the 21st is the date of a … [Read more...]
Groupon Coupons for the win!
This is a sponsored post, though all opinions expressed are my own. If you've been reading Myrtle Beach for Families for any length of time you know this mama loves a good deal. Seriously, … [Read more...]
Join me at the Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Conference, February 8th
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Ladies, mark your calendars for February 8, 2017. That's when you can connect with motivated women from all over the country and hear speakers brought together for the sole purpose of inspiring, … [Read more...]
