Nashville is teeming with murals and instagram-worthy locations at every corner – here and here are some of my favorite murals in Music City. New murals and local photography settings and opportunities pop up by the week, it seems. While I am not a professional photographer, I have taken many photography classes over the years,…
Have you ever visited a prison? I’ve toured Alcataz in San Francisco a couple of times (which totally intrigued me), but I recently learned that there is a prison right here in Tennessee which provides tours, a place for lunch called “The Wardens Table” and even moonshine tastings. Be forewarned, Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary has…
Brad and I lived in San Francisco for 4 years before traveling for a bit and settling in Nashville. Friends and family often ask us where to eat in San Francisco when they are visiting and I usually send them a list of our old favorite restaurants plus new places we discover each time we…
We were gifted admission to Chimney Rock State Park from Explore Asheville, but all opinions are my own. This past summer, we were hoping to get a bit more hiking with kids in – and hiking we did! One of our favorite days on the trails was exploring Chimney Rock State Park just outside of…
My girls are back in school which means gone are the days of long, lazy weeknights, dinners out on vacation and ice cream on an (almost) daily basis, ha. Once school starts, I really try to hunker down on my weekly meal planning and also shift to more clean eating for me and my crew….
Are you familiar with Stitch Fix? Stitch Fix is an online clothing shop designed to provide personal styling services for women, men and kids at an affordable cost. Originally, Stitch Fix was created for women who need nicer clothes for events/work but who don’t want to spend hours combing through clothing stores to put together…
Located about an hour outside of Asheville, North Carolina, Max Patch Mountain is an easy, scenic trail with stunning views! My husband and I love hiking with kids and this recent hike provided a day of wonderful family adventures outside during a visit to Asheville! Brad and I certainly go through seasons where we hike…
After over 13 years in Nashville with kids (and now with a teen), I still find new things to do almost weekly. And even better when I find new FREE things to do in Nashville with kids and teens! Be sure to check out my first article with 30 Free Things to do with Kids…
Located in Asheville, NC, amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains, The Biltmore House, Gardens and Estate are beautiful, full of history and fun to visit — even with kids! Built by the Vanderbilts and completed in 1895, the estate is perfect for a day-long adventure or several days of activities. Considered an “American Castle,” the Biltmore…
Nashville, Tennessee is known for its music — honky tonks and late-night bars; line dancing and recording studios — but it’s also an extremely kid and family-friendly town. I love sharing kid-friendly things to do in Nashville and lately, I’ve received many requests for what to do in Nashville with teens. Whether they’re music lovers…