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…
This story includes affiliate and referral links for which we receive a small commission at no extra cost to consumers. I travel several times a year – sometimes with my entire family of five, sometimes alone usually for work, occasionally with girlfriends or just me and my husband Brad. Over the years, I’ve learned to…
I grew up in Knoxville, Tennessee – often referred to as “The Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” (GSMNP). As a kid, we drove the 45- minute drive to the Smoky Mountains several times a year. Some of our school events and field trips took place in and around the National Park and…
During our recent trip to Mexico City, we knew that there was a great foodie scene, but we were still blown away by the amazing, authentic, fresh offerings throughout the city that are kid-friendly too. Plus, the servers and vendors were incredibly friendly and accommodating, especially to our 3 young girls. We adored the street…
My mom and some girlfriends recently traveled to South Pittsburg, Tennessee for the 25th Annual National Cornbread Festival. We adore small town, local festivals (some other favorites include the Dayton, Tennessee Strawberry Festival, the Gilroy Garlic Festival and the Luling Alligator Festival!) and the cornbread festival was certainly a treat. Here’s my mom’s first time…