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Dinner in a Jersey Diner – Manny’s Diner – Clark, New Jersey – 05/14/2019
So, this little adventure just started with Mom Solo trying to find a cup of coffee from a local coffee…
Anyone a Gary Vee Fan? The Vaynerchuk Family’s Wine Library – Springfield, New Jersey – 05/14/2019
If anyone reading this is from a fellow entrepreneurial family, you might be familiar with the spirited philosophies of Gary…
Cloud Gate at Millennium Park – Chicago, Illinois – 05/08/2019
We finally made it to The Bean! We’ve driven by Cloud Gate in Millennium Park, oh, probably a hundred times…
Chicago’s Chinatown Gateway – Chicago, Illinois – 05/06/2019
An evening in Chicago’s Chinatown, perusing awesome shops, eating the most incredible meal, and indulging in some boba tea, of…
Ahjoomah’s Apron – Chicago, Illinois – 05/06/2019
This is probably one of my favorite dining experiences ever! After a day exploring a variety of Asian cultures in…
Copper Moon Coffee – Lafayette, Indiana – 05/06/2019
What a yummy pit stop on the way to Chicago! The billboards on Interstate 65 Northbound made Copper Moon Coffee…
Indiana State Capitol Building – Indianapolis, Indiana – 05/06/2019
Scratching another Capitol Building off the list ALWAYS makes for a good morning! The Indiana State Capitol was quite lovely,…
We Let the Dawgs Out – “Flower Power” – Athens, Georgia – 05/01/2019
We Let the Dawgs Out is a public art exhibit that’s fun for all ages! Dozens of Bulldogs stand guard…
The Tree That Owns Itself – Athens, Georgia – 05/01/2019
At the corner of South Finley and Dearing Streets in Athens, Georgia, The Tree That Owns Itself, according to legend,…
Jason Aldean’s Kitchen – Nashville, Tennessee
A MOST delicious meal in Nashville, if I do say so myself! I don’t engage actively with much modern country…
Purple Irises – Athens, Georgia – 03/25/2019
We bought the Athens House in December 2017, and started moving in around February 2018. How did we know this…
Sapphira The Keyboard Warmer – Athens, Georgia – 03/25/2019
Sapphira doing what Sapphira does BEST! Keeping those keyboards nice and warm! Thanks, Girl! Keep up the GREAT work!
Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market – Athens, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Yay! It was Opening Day at the Athens Farmers Market in Bishop Park in Athens, Georgia. We’ve been looking forward…
Tulips at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia – Athens, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Such a perfect Spring Day to be checking out the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, also known as the UGA…
Saturday Morning Goats – Bogart, Georgia – 03/23/2019
Because EVERY Saturday morning should involve spending time on a Goat Farm with these precious little cuties! Oh, their little…
Cherokee Veterans Park – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
When driving through Cherokee, we often stop here, at Cherokee Veterans Park. It will always be a special place to…
Bear Hunting in Cherokee! – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
We LOVE Bear Hunting in Cherokee, North Carolina! No, not THAT kind of hunting! Searching for Painted Bears throughout town…
Oconaluftee – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Cherokee, North Carolina – 03/20/2019
We celebrated a GREAT First Day of Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! We drove from Gatlinburg, Tennessee…
Newfound Gap – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Newfound Gap, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Newfound Gap, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a mountain pass situated at the border where Tennessee gives…
Alum Cave Trail – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
The First Day of Spring in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an exquisite juxtaposition of warm sunshine, cool…
West Prong of the Little Pigeon River – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Rivers and creeks are a beautiful part of the grand scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. But they…
Hiking the Chimney Tops – Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Gatlinburg, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
In November 2016, something horrific happened that changed our lives forever here in Tennessee. Fire. Now, our Tennessee House is…
Campfire Coffee – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
It’s been a minute since we’ve been in for some caffeinated goodness from the amazing folks at Campfire Coffee. We…
Simply Fresh! Round Two! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
We don’t usually eat at the same place two days in a row… But, when the food is as awesome…
A Top Down Kind of Day! – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/20/2019
Ahhhh… The first day of Spring! A nice morning to put the top down and enjoy sunshine and blue skies!
Simply Fresh – Jamestown, Tennessee – 03/19/2019
Whoa! It’s hard to believe this fabulous place exists in little ol’ Jamestown, Tennessee. Incredible tacos made of perfectly grilled…
Highway 52 East – Alpine, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Sunshine and clear skies in the Upper Cumberland today! Woo Hoo! Definitely THE perfect day for taking the back roads…
Our First Painted Rock Find of 2019! – Livingston, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Few things in life excite me more than the thrill of finding a Painted Rock! Especially when I’m least expecting…
Overton County Courthouse – Livingston, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Today was a bright, beautiful day on the Upper Cumberland, and it offered a rare moment that I had some…
All Things Vintage – Livingston, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
Heading back to the Tennessee House from an afternoon appointment in Cookeville, I decided to take advantage of the lovely…
Broast Coffee & Tea – Cookeville, Tennessee – 03/18/2019
We’ve been meaning to try Broast in Cookeville, TN for a while now. It’s a block off my standard beaten…
Ah Mah & Son Asian Eatery – Crossville, Tennessee – 03/15/2019
I’ve been seeing posts from Ah Mah & Son Asian Eatery on Facebook for a few weeks now. On our…
Cali N Tito’s Eastside – Athens, Georgia – 03/03/2019
Holy Fiesta! This place is AMAZING! I’ve always loved Cali N Tito’s on Lumpkin Street in Athens, but a lot…
Four Old Broads on the High Seas – Winder-Barrow Community Theatre – Winder, Georgia – 03/03/2019
We are very fortunate to have such a high-quality, dedicated, professional Community Theatre group so close to us! In Tennessee,…
Ike & Jane Café and Bakery – Athens, Georgia – 02/27/2019
We drive through super funky Normaltown almost every single day that we are in town. It is, hands down, our…
Pauley’s Original Crepe Bar – Athens, Georgia – 02/26/2019
If you are looking for sweet and/or savory crepes in a festive atmosphere to satisfy your cravings, Pauley’s Original Crepe…
Jittery Joe’s Broad Street – Athens, Georgia – 02/25/2019
We took a day away from the grind to hang out with our friends at Nuci’s Space; and then we…
1000 Faces Coffee Brew School: Coffee & Chocolate Sensory Tasting – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We LOVE coffee and chocolate of ALL kinds, don’t get me wrong. But, we are constantly honing our skills to…
UGA Baseball – Athens, Georgia – 02/23/2019
We are definitely a family of Baseball Lovers! It is our ultimate goal to get to a home game for…
Friendly Neighborhood Heathens – Athens, Georgia – 02/16/2019
The best part of having Athens, Georgia as a home base is all our fabulous neighbors! It’s always a pleasure…
Nama Sushi Bar – Knoxville, Tennessee – 02/14/2019
Happy Valentine’s Dinner to Me! I did get to the hotel a little later than anticipated tonight, so I had…
Maine Street Coastal Cafe – Cartersville, Georgia – 01/28/2019
One of our more important goals here at SPG Family Adventure Network is to share the magic of the “Small…
Honey Bubble – Atlanta, Georgia – 01/28/2019
Nestled in the Southwest Corner of the vibrant Virginia Highlands area of Atlanta, Honey Bubble is a fun little tea…
Loveless Café – Nashville, Tennessee – 01/16/2019
THE Quintessential Tennessee Breakfast Experience! Loveless Café is a Nashville institution, indeed!
Adele’s Nashville – Nashville, Tennessee – 01/13/2019
It’s definitely unfortunate that my pictures are far too dark to do justice to the exquisite taste of Adele’s locally-sourced,…
The SPGFAN Office – Athens, Georgia – 01/04/2019
Ahhhh… It’s FINALLY coming together! IKEA, Lowe’s, Best Buy, and a little something I made myself… Don’t judge me on…
Bubble Tea Light Bulbs & Matcha Strawberry Banana Chocolate Truffle Crepes – Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 12/19/2018
Absolutely back for more! Another round of Bubble Tea in Crepe & Creme’s super awesome neon light bulb cups! And…
Campfire Coffee – Jamestown, TN – 12/18/2018
Maple Spice Latte Caramel Mocha
Savory Crepes and Sweet, Sweet Boba Tea! – Crepe & Creme – Cookeville, Tennessee – 12/14/2018
Yes, indeedy. Our new favorite place that’s not TOO terribly far from the Tennessee house, and wildly AMAZING! You WILL…
Bambu Desserts & Drinks – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
On our Philadelphia Quest for Boba Tea, we found Bambu. I didn’t realize until just now this is an actual…
Harry O’s Passyunk Gardens – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
Beautiful murals showcase Urban Community Gardening at the South Philly intersection where Passyunk meets Wharton. Harry O’s Passyunk Gardens were…
Cafe Crema Italian Coffee Shop – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
This is, hands down, my FAVORITE guilty pleasure in ALL of Philadelphia! Cafe Crema Italian Coffee Shop, located in the…
Geno’s Steaks – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
When in Philly, you MUST Cheesesteak! But, the truth of the matter is, they are all made differently, and there…
Pat’s King of Steaks – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 12/13/2018
We’ve cumulatively spent a few months in Philly over the course of the last two years. So, it stands to…
Starbucks Juniper Latte – Trenton, New Jersey – 12/13/2018
I’ve heard that the general public seems to have a pretty evenly divided Love/Hate Relationship with the seasonal Juniper Latte…
Defonte’s Sandwich Shop – Brooklyn, New York – 12/13/2018
Ah, yes! An absolutely, authentically amazing Brooklyn Hero Shop! Defonte’s has been slinging the best sandwiches in Red Hook, Brooklyn…
The Hustle and Bustle of Times Square – New York, New York – 12/12/2018
The magic of Times Square… The City that Never Sleeps!
Broadway Sushi Rolls at Kodama Sushi – New York, New York – 12/12/2019
Broadway Sushi Rolls at Kodama Sushi was a FUN experience! We caught the afternoon performance of Kinky Boots at Al…
Times Square Eats – New York, New York – 12/12/2018
We meandered through Times Square on our way to Alysia’s Birthday Surprise. We couldn’t resist the quintessential late morning /…
Fun on the F Train – Carroll Gardens – Brooklyn, New York – 12/12/2018
Just doing a little of that morning coffee on the NYC Subway!
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