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5 Years
5 years 5 years. My dad has been gone 5 years and in that time so much has happened, yet it truly feels like yesterday. This time of the year is always hard for me and I thought this year might be a little easier with my being in Nashville. It’s not. 5 years. I don’t know why the 5th year is such a big milestone when people pass away. Normally when you think of an anniversary, you think of happy times and celebrations. It’s almost weird to say the “anniversary” of my dad’s passing. But that’s what it is.… Read More -
The Best of Nashville
The Best of Nashville I originally wrote this blog about a year and a half ago after planning a trip for my bestie, Nicole, and me to visit Nashville. Nashville is one of my favorite places on earth and probably the only other place in the world, besides Dallas, where I’d actually want to live. Nashville is where I went to heal after my dad passed. It allowed me to be creative, to sing, to write music and try something new. I loved living there and I miss it all the time; and even though Dallas is my home, Nashville… Read More -
Kidd’s Kids and Music Meets Medicine
Kidd’s Kids and Music Meets Medicine in Memory of Kidd Kraddick There are days when it feels like you’ve felt every emotion possible. Sometimes those are the best days. I’ve known Dr. J Mack Slaughter since we were kids. When I was 10, J Mack was in a boy band my dad started called “Sons of Harmony”. J Mack and I instantly became friends and remained close even after he traded his music career for a career in medicine. J Mack grew up in a musical family so music was always a big part of his life. But it wasn’t… Read More -
Landry, Libby and Logan
Landry, Libby and Logan Five Star Subaru is a sponsor of Kidd’s Kids. Landry, Libby and Logan. 3 names that stir up some of the best memories from my childhood. Landry, Libby and Logan were our dogs. But not just pets. They were members of our family. As an only child, they were the closest thing to siblings I had as a kid. They taught me unconditional love and the beauty of pet adoption. If you’re a long-time listener of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show, you may remember a story (or a dozen) about our babies. My dad even wrote… Read More -
When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Photo credit: Alex Wolf Photo When Things Don’t Go As Planned You know how you get SUPER excited when Apple tells you about a HUGE upcoming announcement they’re going to make about a product? Like maybe a new iPhone. Something big is coming and everyday the anticipation builds and then right before the release, they tell you the announcement is going to be delayed. That. *Sad trombone* This secret has been in the works for a while and I was all set to make this grand announcement with streamers and glitter and horns (virtually, of course!) and now due to… Read More -
So, How’s That Bone Broth Challenge Going?
Bone Broth Challenge We’re almost halfway through the month and I am 100% in healthy mode! Every January, I do Dry January (no alcohol, y’all!) to kind of give my body a reset after the holidays and to give myself a healthy start to the new year. I’ve been working with my nutritionist, Cassie Green aka the Green Grocer, and she’s been giving me ways to start strong in January and then continue throughout the year. Cassie suggested I do the Bone Broth Challenge to give my body a boost and since I have some exciting things happening at the end… Read More -
Healthy and Happy in 2018
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s 2018. 2017 was a great year but it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. There was a lot of work. Last year I started off really focused on my new lifestyle change. But being focused wasn’t really enough. As much as I wanted to embrace my new healthy lifestyle, it didn’t just happen. They say it takes 21 days to form a habit. Well, it took a lot longer than that. Honestly, it wasn’t until the last few months that it really clicked. And now that it has, I’m all in! I’ve slowly become… Read More -
Thankful
Thankful Happy Thanksgiving! Like most of you, I’m thankful for my life every day, but there’s something about Thanksgiving Day that gives you a chance to reflect on just how fortunate you are. This has been a big year for Kidd’s Kids and we’ve grown so much throughout 2017. We just returned from this year’s trip where we took 50 kids to Disney World, we added the Kidd’s Kids Teen Trip over the summer and we have even bigger plans for 2018. Over the years, we’ve taken on several corporate sponsors, and we’re so fortunate to have their support, but… Read More -
This is 27!
This is 27! After a fantastic birthday weekend, I am ready to take on 27 like a rock star! The past few years, I’ve looked at my birthdays in a reflective way. Spending time thinking about what I’ve done and what I want to do. But not this year. This year I’m ready to make things happen! There have been so many changes in my life over the last few years, most of them out of my control. But this last year, the changes have been all mine. I feel like things are going non-stop this morning and I’m definitely… Read More -
Thank You for a Great 2016!
Thank You! 2016. I didn’t get a tattoo, I didn’t move to a new city, and I didn’t dye my hair lighter like I have the last couple of years. But this year was definitely a year of growth. I started this blog, I was promoted to CEO of Kidd’s Kids and I’m now a… Read More -
Kidd’s Kids Trip – 25th Anniversary!
Thanksgiving is over and I think I’ve finally recovered from the Kidd’s Kids trip. The 5 days I spend with our Kidd’s Kids families is the most exhausting, exhilarating and emotional week of my year and I love every minute! I’ve been on this trip more times than I can count but it’s such a different experience for me now. I am so honored to be able to continue the legacy of Kidd’s Kids and am still amazed at all the wonderful partnerships we’ve made. 10 years with Southwest Airlines, 5 years with Raising Cane’s and 2 years with Enchanted… Read More -
Lightning Round – Caroline Kraddick Edition
Lightning Round! One of the things I love about celebrity articles and interviews is the lightning round. The questions force them to think on their feet and I love how it gives you insight to their personalities. Celebrities … they’re just like us! Right? Anyway, I’ve always wanted to do a lightning round and since Entertainment Tonight hasn’t called for my celebrity interview, I asked a few friends to come up with some questions. I’m sure they stole them from other interviews! Also, this whole idea is probably slow-motion lame but I still thought it would be fun! And I… Read More
A music artist at heart, Caroline has spent the last 5 years dedicating her efforts to continuing her father’s legacy by taking on the position of CEO and Chief Happiness Officer of Kidd’s Kids. Having built a strong team to manage the daily operations of the charity, Caroline is now focusing on creating her legacy. Caroline is now concentrating on her first love … music.
Photo credit: Alex Wolf Photo
