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Puckett’s – Franklin, Tennessee – 05/05/2018
If you are looking for an “authentic” Tennessee dining experience, I would definitely put Puckett’s Franklin on the list! Located…
Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
When we heard there was a chocolatier here in Athens, we had to check it out ASAP! We were quite…
1000 Faces Coffee – Athens, Georgia – 05/05/2018
With our home base in Athens, Georgia, we have no shortage of GREAT coffee to keep us fueled while we…
2018 International Dinner with our Local Homeschool Group – Jamestown, Tennessee – 05/04/2018
It’s time for our favorite annual event with our local homeschool group! The kids each pick a country to prepare…
Bright Lights Big City – Atlanta, Georgia – 05/03/2018
Heading North out of Atlanta! The closer you live to something, the more likely you are to take it for…
Zombie Coffee and Donuts – Athens, Georgia – 04/26/2018
One of our favorite Go-To Indulgences in Downtown Athens, Georgia is Zombie Coffee and Donuts, right on Broad Street, in…
I Have a Voice: Tennessee’s African American Musical Heritage Exhibit at Cookeville History Museum – Cookeville, Tennessee – 04/25/2018
Across all genres of music, black people in Tennessee have definitely laid the foundation! Our state really is the epicenter…
A Taste of Thai – Knoxville, Tennessee – 04/23/2018
We’ve all been craving Thai food for a while. Taste of Thai hit the spot incredibly well… Mmmm…
Main Event – Knoxville, Tennessee – 04/23/2018
A friendly little battle on the billiards table at Main Event Knoxville. I may not have won the battle, but…
Bourbon Street Birthday – New Orleans, Louisiana – 01/06/2018
Just a few random shots meandering through New Orleans before the Joan of Arc Parade. Canal Street and Bourbon Street…
Florida State Capitol Building – Tallahassee, Florida – 12/14/2017
Hard to believe it’s December with such beautiful skies! But, we were absolutely grateful for the gorgeous weather while exploring…
Frybread Navajo Tacos at Chee’s Indian Store – Houck, Arizona – 10/27/2017
We first discovered the amazing experience of Indian Frybread in Cherokee, North Carolina on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Chee’s Indian…
Cadillac Ranch – Amarillo, Texas – 10/26/2017
Anytime we’re headed out west, we HAVE to stop by Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas, just on the South Side…
A Little Late Night Beignet Love – Cafe du Monde – New Orleans, Louisiana – 09/27/2017
Horse-drawn carriages, cobblestone streets, riverboats along the Mississippi… The sound of Zydeco filling the streets… And, the sweet, doughy goodness…
Another Walk Through Downtown Mobile – Mobile, Alabama – 09/27/2017
The weather was little brighter today, so we thought we’d take another walk through Downtown Mobile, Alabama! We got some…
Chocolate Corner & Ice Cream – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/26/2017
We definitely got our chocolate fix today in Gulf Shores! We’ve been passing Chocolate Corner every day since we’ve been…
Speakeasy Spirits – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/26/2017
With a super friendly staff, and a VERY extensive selection of craft sodas, Speakeasy Spirits is an explosion of all…
Sunset at the USS Alabama in Battleship Memorial Park – Mobile, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Battleship Memorial Park is the proud home of the USS Alabama, USS Drum, and a collection of Military Vehicles and…
Mobile Mardi Gras Park – Mobile, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Mobile Mardi Gras Park may be a newer park on the landscape of Downtown Mobile, Alabama, but be sure to…
Gelato and Lattes from Serda’s Coffee Company – Mobile, Alabama – 09/25/2017
When exploring the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District of Mobile, Alabama, Serda’s Coffee Company makes a great stop to satisfy…
Lower Dauphin Street Historic District – Downtown Mobile, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Where historic buildings of ornately styled architecture give way to high-rise hotels, the Lower Dauphin Street Historic District of Mobile,…
Pulled Pork BBQ and Shrimp Po’ Boys – Dauphin Island, Alabama – 09/25/2017
I can’t for the life of me remember what this restaurant was called when we ate here, but as of…
A Few Random Shots on Our Dauphin Island Adventures – Dauphin Island, Alabama – 09/25/2017
Dauphin Island has been on my bucket list for a while! Today, we took the Mobile Bay Auto Ferry ride…
Midnight Riders – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/21/2017
Just taking the Golf Cart for a little ride to the beach… And then a nice, midnight walk along the…
Matt’s Homemade Alabama Ice Cream – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 9/21/2017
Not far from where we are staying in Gulf Shores, and right in the heart of where we were shopping,…
Jump Splashing in the Gulf of Mexico – Gulf Breeze, Florida – 09/19/2017
After a fun day in Pensacola, we decided to get in a little beach time. Sun, sand, and a little…
National Naval Aviation Museum – Pensacola, Florida – 09/19/2017
If you’re ever in the Pensacola, Florida area, you’ll definitely want to check out the schedule for the Blue Angels….
Z Taco at al Fresco – Pensacola, Florida – 09/16/2017
Trillian and I took a Mommy-Daughter Day Out this afternoon and headed into Pensacola, Florida for lunch, shopping, and a…
Sunset Along the Gulf – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/14/2017
Just one of many gorgeous adventures we enjoyed while spending September in Gulf Shores, Alabama! More great ideas to come!…
Painted Shells! – Gulf Shores, Alabama – 09/14/2017
We’re just now getting into the Painted Rock Craze… But, how cool is it to be on the beach and…
Starting the Jittery Joe’s Coffee Collection – Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 09/08/2017
When in Athens, you must grab a cuppa’ from Jittery Joe’s. Or a canna’… Especially with the Limited Edition Collectible…
Insomnia Cookies – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/04/2017
A place that sells cookies until 3 in the morning? Count us in! Insomnia Cookies is THE Ultimate Midnight Snack…
Strong Alley AKA Graffiti Alley – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/03/2017
Knoxville is a phenomenal place to check out murals and graffiti. All throughout downtown, you can find incredible hidden treasures!…
Tupelo Honey Cafe – Knoxville, Tennessee – 09/03/2017
One of our favorite go-to places for a lazy brunch in fun and funky Downtown Knoxville, Tennessee is Tupelo Honey…
Hurricane Harvey Relief – Watkinsville, Georgia – 08/31/2017
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office has made quite the international name for themselves with their quirky Facebook antics. But, I’m…
Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive at the Fentress County Fire Department – Jamestown, Tennessee – 08/30/2017
The kids gathered a few carts worth of supplies to kick off the Hurricane Harvey Donation Drive at the Fentress…
Zombie Coffee & Donuts – Athens, Georgia – 08/25/2017
You know you’re going to have a good night when custom-made Zombie Donuts are on the menu! Yum! One of…
Utage Sushi Bar – Athens, Georgia – 08/25/2017
Mmmm… Sushi. I rarely have words to describe it. But I sure do love it. And Utage Sushi Bar is…
One World Trade Center – New York, New York – 06/25/2017
So very humbling to be standing in such a place… Almost 16 years later. One World Trade Center We may…
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum – New York, New York – 06/25/2017
I think we all know exactly where we were the moment we heard the news… September 11, 2001 There are…
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park – Atlanta, Georgia – 06/04/2016
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park consists of several buildings in Atlanta, Georgia that interpret the deeply moving history of…
Decoration Day at Blue Heron Mining Community – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Stearns, Kentucky – 05/07/2016
The Blue Heron Mining Community is a former coal town along the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River in…
Hope Fest Classic Car Show and Kids’ Games – Jamestown, Tennessee – 05/06/2016
The Fentress Hope Foundation in Jamestown, Tennessee is a charitable organization that helps right in the heart of the local…
Gem and Fossil Panning at Raccoon Mountain Caverns & Campground – Chattanooga, Tennessee – 04/23/2016
One of the most geologically active cave systems in the United States, Raccoon Mountain Caverns makes a great family-friendly activity…
Dancing in the Glen Miller Gardens at the Chattanooga Choo Choo – Chattanooga Tennessee – 04/22/2016
Chattanooga, Tennessee is another absolutely HOT Family-Friendly Destination! Hanging out at the Chattanooga Choo Choo is definitely one of the…
Historic Huntsville Depot – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
Most kids LOVE trains! Mine always have! The Historic Huntsville Depot has an extensive collection of both indoor and outdoor…
Earlyworks Children’s Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
Oh, what a fabulous way to spend an afternoon! Early Works Children’s Museum is a HUGE history museum, focused on…
Guided Workshop Tour and Old-Fashioned Toy Experience – Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
When visiting Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum, be sure to check out their schedule of guided tours and interactive…
Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
Alabama Constitution Hall Park and Museum is a unit within the Early Works Family of Museums, which also includes Early…
Feeding the Ducks at Big Spring International Park – Huntsville, Alabama – 04/20/2016
In the very heart of Downtown Huntsville, Alabama you will find Big Spring International Park. Be sure to spend time…
Historic Downtown Richmond – Richmond, Kentucky – 04/09/2016
Historic Richmond, Kentucky has stories to tell from every era of American history! From the earliest Native History, to Daniel…
International Dinner with Our Local Homeschool Group – Jamestown, Tennessee – 04/08/2016
Every year our local homeschool group hosts an International Night, which consists of the students engaging in their choice of…
Alvin C. York Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park – 04/07/16
The Alvin C. York General Store and Home, now known as the Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park, kicks…
Lora Blevins Farmstead – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
A lovely day on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek region of the Big South Fork National River…
Blevins Cemetery – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
Blevins Cemetery is located on the Lora Blevins Farmstead in the Bandy Creek area of the Big South Fork National…
Bandy Creek Loop Trail – Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area – Oneida, Tennessee – 04/04/2016
A beautiful Spring Day calls for a lovely hike in the woods! We hit up the Bandy Creek Loop in…
Junior Ranger Shenanigans at Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky – 04/03/2016
Cave Tours are the big draw to Mammoth Cave National Park, in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky. But, before or after you’ve…
River Styx Spring Trail – Mammoth Cave National Park – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky – 4/03/2016
Hiking down the River Styx Spring Trail in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave National Park makes for a lovely afternoon! Hiking back…
Playing on the Playground at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016
After an early afternoon flying kites at Cumberland Mountain State Park’s Kite Day Event, we spent some time hanging out…
Kite Day at Cumberland Mountain State Park – Crossville, Tennessee – 04/02/2016
I don’t believe any of us are particularly GOOD at flying kites, But we sure had a blast! In all…
Building a Driftwood Fort on the Banks of the Caney Fork River – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
After a busy day Exploring Rock Island State Park in Rock Island, Tennessee, we spent the rest of the afternoon…
Waterfall Scrambling at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
There are so many waterfalls to explore in Rock Island State Park! And one is even more beautiful than the…
Silly Sibling Fun at Falls City Cotton Mill – Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
My little monkeys… They almost got the See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Monkeys down pat! Sometimes…
The Path to Spring Castle at Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
In the heart of Rock Island State Park, Spring Castle is a quaint little late 19th century-era structure, that remains…
A Day Exploring Rock Island State Park – Rock Island, Tennessee – 03/29/2016
We’ve been working our way through the beautiful units of the Tennessee State Park System. Today’s adventures took us climbing,…
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