Month: November 2019
Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail at Kelly Ingram Park – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
In the early 1960s, Kelly Ingram Park, in Birmingham, Alabama became the epicenter of our nation’s Civil Rights Movement. Today,…
The Four Spirits Sculpture at Kelly Ingram Park Along the Birmingham Civil Rights Heritage Trail – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
The Four Spirits Sculpture at Kelly Ingram Park memorializes the lives lost during the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on September 15,…
Red Cat Coffee House – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
We left the house with plenty of coffee for the road, but our first official stop for Vacation Coffee was…
Random Birmingham – Birmingham, Alabama – 11/30/2019
Our first stop off the Interstate for a coffee break and a few Bucket List Checks… Here are a few…
First State Down! Sweet Home Alabama! – Georgia/Alabama Border on I-20 – Waco, Georgia into Muscadine, Alabama – 11/30/2019
Ahhhh! Our first state border crossing on our 2019 Girls’ Trip West! We left Athens, GA about 8am or so,…
There is ALWAYS Something to be Thankful for… Happy Thanksgiving from Athens, Georgia – 11/28/2019
We celebrated Thanksgiving a day early in our house… Because sometimes life works out that way. But, before we joined…
A Little Hand-Made Athens Love at Opa Robby’s Market – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
We try to shop at Opa Robby’s Market every week! The produce is awesome, the homemade food items are incredible……
Thanksgiving Bread From Bishop Breads (Formerly RISE Baking Co) – Athens, Georgia – 11/27/2019
Mmmm… RISE Baking Co out of Athens, Georgia makes THE most wonderful naturally leavened sourdough bread loaves! We first found…
A Late Night Walk Through Sparta – Sparta, Tennessee – 11/25/2019
We drive past Sparta, Tennessee several times a week on Highway 111 through Central Tennessee. However, tonight is the first…
The Coffee Collective – Sparta, Tennessee – 11/26/2019
We’ve been hitting the coffee scenes in Cookeville and Chattanooga pretty hard lately, so we decided to see what else…
Sweet AND Savory at Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 11/25/2019
Yummm…. The only thing better than Boba Tea… Is Crepes and Boba Tea! Two tried and true Bubble Tea favorites……
SPGFAN Gift Guides: You’re Never Too Old to Color!
Adult Coloring is all the rage! And understandably so! In these hectic times, we all need a chance to turn…
A Gift From Above – Cherokee Foothills Scenic Highway – Pickens, South Carolina
Just zooming along the highway, sun roof open, windows down… Mesmerized by the fall colors, wind whipping through our hair,…
Fall Foliage Hiking at Lake Jocassee – Devil’s Fork State Park – Salem, South Carolina – 11/19/2019
All the pretty colors! I don’t know why, but I can’t get enough of the blazing beauty of fall! All…
A Little Lakeside Fun – Lake Jocassee – Devil’s Fork State Park – Salem, South Carolina – 11/19/2019
In our quest to find more gems not too terribly far off our beaten path, we have discovered the stunning…
Fish Out of Water at the South Carolina I-85 Welcome Center – Fair Play, South Carolina – 11/19/2019
Fish Out of Water is a Community Art Exhibit based out of Anderson, South Carolina, featuring 35 Largemouth Bass Sculptures…
SPGFAN Gift Guides: Life’s a Garden! Dig It!
From the tiniest hands, to the nimblest fingers, Garden-Themed Toys are all the rage for creative kids! Toddler-Sized Gardening Tools,…
SPGFAN Gift Guides: A Steaming Hot Cup of Imagination!
If you love coffee as much as we do, maybe your crew needs a Pretend Coffee Pot or Espresso Machine…
SPGFAN Gift Guides: The Ultimate Guide to Gourmet Play Food Toys for YOUR Child’s Play Kitchen!
When stocking your child’s Stores, Markets, Shops, and Kitchens, there are LOTS of Play Food Choices! I mean, there is…
SPGFAN Gift Guides: Your Ultimate Guide to Pretend Groceries and Play Food Toys for YOUR Child’s Play Room!
This Page is a Work in Progress! More Ideas Updated Regularly! If you have a Grocery Store, Farmers Market, Kitchen…
SPGFAN Gift Guides: Shops and Stores!
Do you have a budding entrepreneur? Sharpen your tots’ sales skills with the coolest shops on the block! Creativity, imagination,…
The Irish Twin’s Momma – Parenting + Recipes + DIY
Ashley is a full-time working momma of “Irish twin” boys, a runner, and a foodie; and she’s always up for…
The Blessed Mama of 4 – Faith, Family, Fun
Come on over and meet Heather, The Blessed Mama of 4! She is passionate about sharing all things for the…
The Memories Travel – Making Memories Through Travel
Kara, Midwestern mom of 2, offers travel planning ideas and destination reviews and highlights to help you get the most…
QUIKLIST: National Park Units in Alphabetical Order
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Acadia National Park Adams National Historical Park African Burial Ground National Monument Agate Fossil…
The Heartland Mama – Life Lessons, Recipes, and More From a Small Town Mama
Lynn opens up to share her “Small Town Life” by telling stories of pregnancy and motherhood, and detailing lots of…
Partying with Twins
Twin Mom, Amanda, shares the joys, and even the overwhelm, of bringing not one, but two, tiny humans into this…
The Kent Krew
Amy, mother of 2, wants to share all the passions of her life with you! With a collection of articles…
Intentional Summer – Planned Fun for Kids
This blog is about all things summer, traveling with kids, lesson plans, chores, crafts, kid-friendly foods, outdoor activities and saving…
Kin Uplugged – All Things Family
Kin Uplugged – All Things Family Family is an incredible thing. Some we’re born into and others we choose. Either…
Adventures of Abby Girl – A Tell it Like it Is Kinda Blog
Adventures of Abby Girl! Whether riding a horse, hiking a trail, taking photos, or painting a masterpiece, Abby Girl is…
Parents Enlight – Happiness in Heart & Mind – Connected Living and Parenting with Viki de Lieme
Happiness in Heart & Mind Connected Living and Parenting with Viki de Lieme SPGFAN Says: Viki de Lieme brings a…
The Growing Creatives – A Childhood Rooted in Creativity
The Growing Creatives One of the most important aspects of childhood is learning to use your imagination. Where would we…
The Well and Balanced Mom
WHAT IS THE WELL AND BALANCED MOM? The Well and Balanced Mom is a site dedicated to YOU, Momma.It’s a…
Waterfall Scrambling at Cane Creek Falls – Fall Creek Falls State Park – Spencer, Tennessee – 11/06/2019
It’s been a while since we’ve been rock or waterfall scrambling. I’ve been trying to plan a few waterfall destinations…
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