Up, Up, and Away with Love! The New Love Lock Sculpture in Helen! – Helen, Georgia – 01/06/2024

The newest place to leave your forever mark with your forever love, is the Up, Up, and Away Hot Air Balloon Love Lock Sculpture in the center of Helen’s iconic Bavarian Village!

Love is Taking Over! How a Global Phenomenon is Reigniting Tourism in a Small Mountain Town in Georgia! – Helen, Georgia – 01/06/2024

This crazy little thing called Love… Locks, that is… Has joyfully injected the town with a renewed sense of optimism, of romance, and of robust economy.

A Very Bavarian Christmas in Helen! – Helen, Georgia – 01/06/2024

For the quintessential Christmas experience in Georgia, pack the family up and head to Helen for a day, a night, a weekend, or a week of authentic Bavarian charm, bedazzled in all the brilliance of the holiday season!

A Gingerbread Village at Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen – Helen, Georgia – 01/06/2024

The sweetest gingerbread houses, the quaintest Christmas lights, and all the warmth and charm of a German village nestled in the mountains of Georgia!

Blue ice crystals on the windshield of a car

Frozen Patterns in the Ice – Athens, Georgia – 01/02/2024

Frozen Patterns in the Ice – Athens, Georgia – 01/02/2024

Kitty Love with Sequoia Storm and Seamus McLachlan Wilder IV – Athens, Georgia – 01/01/2024

As I update more posts, you’ll notice Our Furry Little Gang has grown by leaps and bounds over the past…

New Year’s Day Barbecued Pork with Black Eyed Peas and Collard Greens – Athens, Georgia – 01/01/2024

Barbecued Pork, Black Eyed Peas, and Collard Greens A Southern Soul Food Tradition for Luck and Abundance in the New…

A Homemade Pina Colada in decorative glass to celebrate the New Year. This white drink is garnished with a red drink umbrella, on the backdrop of a fuzzy teal green blanket.

Happy New Year! Starting 2024 off Pina Colada Style! – Athens, Georgia – 01/01/2024

Happy New Year Everyone! Here’s to hoping 2024 opens the door to joy… In the meantime, Pina Coladas for all……

Pajama Party in the Snow – Athens, Georgia – 01/21/2022

Some years it doesn’t snow in Georgia at all. This year, we’ve actually gotten quite a bit of snow. No…

My Attempt at a Charcuterie Board – Athens, Georgia – 01/20/2022

I’m certainly not the food artist of the family, but sometimes you just have to have a little fun with…

Salted Marshmallow Cream Iced Latte – Athens, Georgia – 01/20/2022

Santa brought Trillian an Espresso Machine for Christmas, so we’ve been having all kinds of fun with it. Meaning, she…

Cat Napping with Evangeline Star – Athens, Georgia – 01/16/2022

The newest addition to the gang is Little Miss Evangeline Star. She’s made herself right at home, and loves sleeping…

Iced Lattes and a Little Porch Sitting – Athens, Georgia – 01/14/2022

Blue skies and a mild morning call for some porch sitting with iced lattes. We’re definitely enjoying our new espresso…

Vegan Snack Ideas: Cucumbers, Carrots, Salted Dill Toasted Pita, and Homemade Edamame Hummus – Athens, Georgia – 12/30/2021

Cucumbers and Carrots with Pink Sea Salt, Dill, and Nutritional Yeast Toasted Pita, with Homemade Edamame Hummus Click on any…

Happy, Happy 14th Birthday to Logan Dean! – The Yard Milkshake Bar Atlanta – Centennial Park – Atlanta, Georgia – 12/10/2021

It’s been hard, having so many milestone birthdays in the middle of a pandemic. The girls, 21 and 22; 17…

Condor Chocolates Opens Downtown Choco Coffee Roasters Cafe + Factory Experience! – Athens, Georgia – 11/29/2021

After a great deal of anticipation, the sweetest new thing in Athens is finally here! On Washington Street, in the…

Happy Thanksgiving! Spending a Lovely Morning with Maple Tahini Sourdough and Turmeric Ginger Sourdough from Bishop Breads! – Athens, Georgia to Comer, Georgia – 11/25/2021

Have you ever gone hiking with two loaves of bread? That’s exactly what we did on this lovely Thanksgiving Morning!…

Matcha Latte and Custard Filled Baby Boong Ah Bang from 2 PLUS 2 Bubble Tea + Ice Cream – Suwanee, Georgia – 11/15/2021

If we visit a Boba Tea Shop that doesn’t have any Vegan Alternatives, it helps to have a back up…

“Sasuke” Ube Swirl Taro Milk Tea and Thai Milk Tea with Cheese Foam and Grass Jelly at Samurai Tea – Duluth, Georgia – 11/15/2021

Samurai Tea is one of the newest Boba Cafes in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The main address calls it Duluth, but…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Hillcrest Orchards – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

The last stop on our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion was Hillcrest Orchards. Here, we were able to grab some…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Mack Aaron’s Apple House – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

Our favorite Apple House experience on our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion was, hands down, Mack Aaron’s Apple House. It’s…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Aaron Family Orchards – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

Next on the list for our 2021 North Georgia Apple Excursion is Aaron Family Orchards. They have a great selection…

Apple Season in North Georgia: R&A Orchards  – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

R&A Orchards is an Apple House built for VOLUME! There are sooooo many apples in this place! Just check out…

Apple Season in North Georgia: Red Apple Barn – Ellijay, Georgia – 11/12/2021

The first stop on our 2021 Apple Season in North Georgia Excursion was to Red Apple Barn. Red Apple Barn…

A Fall Sunset in the School Bus Graveyard Alto, Georgia – 11/10/2021

Another trip to the School Bus Graveyard in Alto, Georgia, but this time, with the sun sinking into the golden…

Atlanta Braves 2021 World Series Champs at the School Bus Graveyard – Alto, Georgia – 11/10/2021

In case you haven’t heard, the Atlanta Braves are the World Series Champions! Driving through Braves Country, you can find…

Holiday Gift Shopping at Jaemor Farms Produce Market – Alto, Georgia – 11/10/2021

Give the taste of Georgia this holiday season! Consider small, locally owned produce markets to load up on all the…

Vegan Fall Flavors: Trillian’s Salted Caramel Pumpkin Oats – Pumpkin Oatmeal with a Side of Pumpkin Seed + Flax Granola, Topped with Locally Handcrafted Peanut Butter, Sea Salt Caramel Hummus, and a Raw Pumpkin Seed Garnish – Athens, Georgia – 10/16/2021

One of my favorite concoctions so far this fall season, fresh out of Trillian’s Kitchen this morning, is her Salted…

Quaint Seasonal Shopping For ALL the Fall Flavors at Opa Robby’s Market – Athens, Georgia – 10/15/2021

Fall is in the air! And if you are anywhere in, near, or headed to North Georgia, one of the…

Stargazer Lilies and Giant Sunflowers – Fun in Our Summer Garden! – Athens, Georgia – 07/11/2021

Stargazer Lilies and some kind of Giant Sunflowers! These lilies are my favorite flowers ever! They are huge, absolutely gorgeous,…

A Southern-Style Souvenir Stop at Magnolia Plantation – Tifton, Georgia – 05/05/2021

If you’re traveling along I-75 in Southern Georgia, headed to, or coming from Florida, Magnolia Plantation in Tifton makes a…

All the Southern Flavor at Merritt Pecan Co & General Store – Weston, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Heading out of Columbus, Georgia, towards Interstate 75, in the tiny town of Weston, Georgia, you’ll find ALL the big…

Old Sign Collection at Merritt Pecan Co & General Store – Weston, Georgia – 05/05/2021

This is one of those moments that makes our learning style loads of fun. We just left Columbus, Georgia, the…

Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Brownie Cake at The Bakeshop by Fountain City Coffee Co Inside Banks Food Hall – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Oh, wow! Every bit as incredible in the mouth as it looks in the photo! Toasted marshmallow cream, atop a…

Cinco de Mayo Taco Specials at El Primo Taqueria in Banks Food Hall – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Fish, Shrimp, and Steak, Tacos from El Primo Taqueria at Banks Food Hall in Columbus, Georgia! We decided to give…

Crab and Tofu Poke Bowls from Poke Sun at Banks Food Hall – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Poke Bowls can often be a great option for a vegan meal, by adding tofu and/or edamame as your proteins,…

A Little Something for Everyone at Banks Food Hall – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Today, for our lunch, we decided to check out the food vendors at Banks Food Hall, just steps away from…

Other Random Shots Throughout Uptown Columbus – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

For everything we’ve experienced in Columbus, Georgia, be sure to CLICK HERE! These are just some random shots that don’t…

Broadway Uptown Columbus – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

All along Broadway in Uptown Columbus, Georgia, you will find loads of fun family dining and shopping options, as well…

Eagle & Phenix Mills – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Prior to the Civil War, the Eagle Mill was the second largest textile mill in the state of Georgia. At…

Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

One prominent feature of the Columbus, Georgia skyline is the Eagle & Phenix Mills Water Tower. It can be seen…

Love Locks on the Chattahoochee River – Waveshaper Island – Chattahoochee Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Farther up the Chattahoochee River, in Helen, Georgia, Love Locks have become a pretty big deal! (Click here for some…

Chattahoochee Whitewater Park – Waveshaper Island – Chattahoochee Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

If kayaking or river rafting is your thing, check out the Chattahoochee Whitewater Park in Columbus, Georgia! You can walk…

Historic Mills Along the Chattahoochee Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Historic mills, industrial ruins, repurposed apartments, nature, and art all intertwine to deliver an incredible taste of historic-meets-modern living along…

Chattahoochee Riverwalk / Historic 14th Street Bridge / Phenix City Riverwalk – Columbus, Georgia / Phenix City, Alabama – 05/05/2021

The Chattahoochee Riverwalk is a 15 mile long river front park that traverses the scenic and historic Columbus, Georgia waterfront….

Sweet Southern Magnolias – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

Not too far from Kadie the Cow, in Columbus, Georgia, we stopped to smell the flowers! Giant magnolia trees can…

Kadie the Cow – Columbus, Georgia – 05/05/2021

In the late 1960’s Kinnett Dairy of Columbus, Georgia, constructed Kadie the Cow as their behemothly bovine mascot! She has…

Historic Hotels: Columbus Marriott – Columbus, Georgia – 05/04/2021

One of our “new” favorite things to do is check out Historic Hotels. For my birthday, we spent an evening…

A “Little” Gas Station with a BIG Cult Following! It’s Buc-ee’s! – Fort Valley, Georgia – 05/04/2021

You’ve certainly heard that everything is “bigger in Texas.” So, you’d better believe this Busy Little Beaver hails from the…

Outside Exhibits at the Museum of Aviation – Warner Robins Air Force Base – Warner Robins, Georgia – 05/04/2021

There are SO many outside exhibits at the Museum of Aviation at Warner Robins Air Force Base, but we ran…

Museum of Aviation – United States Air Force Order of Medals – Warner Robins Air Force Base – Warner Robins, Georgia – 05/04/2021

This beautiful exhibit showcases the collection of Military Medals that have been awarded to Members of the Air Force throughout…

Museum of Aviation – Military Vehicles, Transport Equipment, and the Luftwaffe – Warner Robins Air Force Base – Warner Robins, Georgia – 05/04/2021

In the final room to the left, you can learn a little about The Luftwaffe, or the German Nazi Air…

Museum of Aviation – Flying the Hump WWII / Brigadier General Robert Lee Scott, Jr. / The Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force – Warner Robins Air Force Base – Warner Robins, Georgia – 05/04/2021

This album highlights the first room of exhibits, focusing on the China / Burma / India Theater of War during…

Museum of Aviation – Main Indoor Exhibits – Warner Robins Air Force Base – Warner Robins, Georgia – 05/04/2021

If you find yourself in the Macon / Warner Robins area of South Central Georgia, the Museum of Aviation at…

Easter Brunch at Mama’s Boy at the Falls of Oconee – Athens, Georgia – 04/05/2021

As our first on-site restaurant family-dining experience in well over a year, Easter Brunch at Mama’s Boy at the Falls…

Hands Down, THE Best Sushi… Our Absolute Favorite FOREVER – Yuka Roll & Pho – Suwanee, Georgia – 04/03/2021

We have literally been eating here three times a week. And, honestly, if I could eat here EVERY day…. I…

Cafe Blue Coffee Roasters – Duluth, Georgia – 03/14/2021

Cafe Blue Coffee Roasters in Duluth, Georgia is a newer coffee shop in Gwinnett County, opened in early 2020. They…

Hiking the Ivy Creek Greenway from The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center to the Woodward Mill Historic Site and Beyond – Buford, Georgia – 03/14/2021

Gwinnett County boasts an extensive park system with lots of hiking and trails. In the Buford area, The Gwinnett Environmental…

My Cocoa Cup Overfloweth – Athens, Georgia – 03/14/2021

Okay, so there is a reason I’m not actually employed as a barista of any sorts. I’m just a mom……

An Art Walk Through Decatur – Decatur, Georgia – 03/05/2021

As kids get older, the travel destinations change a bit. You don’t spend as much time exploring kids’ museums or…

Dancing Goats Coffee Bar (A Filming Location for the Movie Love, Simon) – Decatur, Georgia – 03/05/2021

We’ve been on a bit of a kick lately, checking out movie and television filming locations around the Atlanta-ish area….

Valentine’s Treats from Hansel and Gretel Bakery – Suwanee, Georgia – 02/13/2021

Trillian and I spent the day shopping for some yummy Valentine’s Day treats for the gang! Hansel and Gretel Bakery…

A Stroll Through Downtown Helen – Helen, Georgia – 02/12/2021

It was a little cold… And a lot wet… But, that didn’t stop us from grabbing a hot drink, and…

Love Locks on the Chattahoochee River – Helen, Georgia – 02/12/2021

How fitting for our Valentine’s Day Shopping Trip in Helen, Georgia, that we come across a bridge full of Love…

Valentine’s Shopping at Hansel & Gretel Candy Kitchen – Helen, Georgia – 02/12/2021

We’re making the rounds to several local chocolatiers and candy kitchens to celebrate this Valentine’s Day! In Helen, Georgia, you…