I’d heard the legend of the West Meade Waterfall for some time and never knew whether to believe it. I mean, how could there possibly be an honest-to-god waterfall in Nashville without a thousand Instagram pictures of hipsters posing in front of it? Last week, I finally found an opportunity to see this so-called waterfall […]
May 31, 2016
This post was written in partnership with Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen. Not everything in California is expensive– $5 will get you a day of outdoor family fun in one of the nation’s most beautiful protected areas- Abalone Cove. Just 45 minutes away from busy downtown Los Angeles is an unspoiled, unforgettable paradise known as Abalone […]
May 17, 2016
Why leave town for berry picking when you can pick your own strawberries in Nashville? We have a tradition in my family of picking our own fruit each summer, which typically means setting aside a Saturday or Sunday afternoon and driving anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours to a ‘pick your own’ farm somewhere […]
May 15, 2016
I’m going to let you in on a little secret that I’m betting most of your friends and neighbors know nothing about: The Tennessee Prairie. Yes, friends, believe it or not, Middle Tennessee is home to a globally unique, almost desert-like ecosystem known as the limestone cedar glade. It’s a place of intense heat and […]
May 2, 2016
Don’t believe the hype– There’s nothing wrong with using your Facebook feed as a highlights reel. Last week, my husband and I dropped everything, pulled the kids from school, and, along with my two grown stepdaughters, got on a plane bound for California. A family emergency was responsible for this last-minute journey– I won’t go […]
April 28, 2016
Thanks to the Hilton Sandestin Beach for hosting my family on our beach adventure! I think my entire family would agree that our best moments come when we travel together, so we try to do it as often as possible. We’re definitely on the adventurous side– We love experiencing new things and exploring different terrains– […]
April 14, 2016
When I was younger, I believed one benefit of growing older would be that I’d suffer fewer and fewer instances of ‘that awkward moment’ with others. With each year that passed, I was sure my ability to hold my tongue would increase and my brain-to-mouth filter would grow stronger. Unfortunately, that has not been the […]
April 5, 2016
If you’re not taking advantage of these Dollar Tree Deals, you’re missing out! Whether you’re making $20,000 or $200,000 a year, I hope you’re making the Dollar Tree a regular stop on your shopping circuit. Over the last decade or so, I’ve come to rely on this store where everything’s a dollar (or less) for […]
March 31, 2016
