Tag: Georgia
School Bus Graveyard 2021 – Alto, Georgia – 02/12/2021
Since the last time we visited the School Bus Graveyard in January of 2020, we’ve been wondering if the art…
Bubble Tea at Cuckoo’s Cafe – Duluth, Georgia – 01/15/2021
One of the newest Bubble Tea Cafes on the scene in Gwinnett County is Cuckoo’s Cafe, located on Steve Reynolds…
Rose and Lavender Lattes from Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music – Athens, Georgia – 01/11/2021
Hendershot’s Coffee/Bar/Music is an Athens Institution, indeed! From hot floral lattes with housemade syrups, and cozy herbal teas, to boldly…
Homemade Vegan Waffles with Cranberry Syrup, Blackberry Jam, and Fruit – Athens, Georgia 12/21/2020
Breakfast this morning was a spread of homemade vegan waffles, with Wisconsin Cranberry Syrup, and Tennessee Mennonite Blackberry Jam; and…
…And a Rose Milk Tea for Trillian from Cafe Mozart Bakery – Suwanee, Georgia 12/20/2020
After a day of Alysia and I running our errands, we enjoyed sushi from Yu-ka Sushi Bar Roll & Pho,…
BuzyBites Cupcakes – Alpharetta, Georgia – 12/18/2020
Northpoint Mall in Alpharetta hosted a local business expo this weekend. We found several great vendors, including one young entrepreneur…
Another Day Another Ding – Ding Tea Taiwanese Tea House – Suwanee, Georgia – 12/12/2020
Another day, another Ding! Yes! I think we might like this place! Ding Tea Suwanee, and all of the Ding…
Byrd’s Famous Cookies River Street Location – Savannah, Georgia – 12/08/2020
One of our favorite destinations in Savannah, Georgia, is, of course, strolling down River Street, perusing shops and restaurants, and…
Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie at Pie Bar – Woodstock, Georgia – 12/05/2020
I’ve been exploring a lot of smaller cities and towns around the Atlanta area. Today’s adventures brought me to the…
Rose Milk Tea and a Slice of Sweet Potato Cake from Cafe Mozart Bakery – Suwanee, Georgia 12/03/02020
Another regular stop of ours lately has been Cafe Mozart Bakery in Suwanee. On weekdays they often have a special…
Freezing Innocence – Athens, Georgia – 12/02/2020
It doesn’t often get too terribly cold in Georgia. Obviously, mild winters are a major draw of living or vacationing…
City Seekers: Exploring Sugar Hill, Georgia
Sugar Hill, Georgia, just north of Buford, on the way to Cumming, is a unique little town with a GREAT…
Bubble Tea at 2 PLUS 2 Bubble Tea + Ice Cream – Suwanee, Georgia – 11/18/2020
We’ve had a bit of a challenge recently finding Bubble Tea Shops that offer dairy free drinks, or milk alternatives…
Sushi Cafe Duluth – Duluth, Georgia – 11/18/2020
Alysia and I decided to make a Girls’ Night Out for the two of us. We knew we wanted to…
Drinks and Desserts from Cafe Mozart Bakery – Suwanee, Georgia – 10/15/2020
We are working our way through trying all of the Korean Bakeries located in Gwinnett County. Cafe Mozart Bakery, with…
A Few Cold Drinks for the Road – H-Mart – Suwanee, Georgia – 10/15/2020
After a LONG afternoon checking out aisle after aisle of amazing international food products at H-Mart Korean Grocery Store in…
Exploring H-Mart Korean Grocery Store! – Suwanee, Georgia – 10/15/2020
The variety here at H-Mart Korean Grocery Store is incredible! They have a few things we are familiar with, of…
Pad Thai, Tofu, Spring Rolls, and Thai Milk Tea – Saigon Cafe – Alpharetta, GA – 10/09/2020
There are lots of good places for Asian food in the Atlanta suburbs. The greatest concentration of choices lies between…
Gummy Bears at Lolli & Pops – North Point Mall – Alpharetta, Georgia – 10/09/2020
Gummy Bears seem to be all the rage these days, but they are one classic treat that we ALWAYS enjoy!…
White Grape Mojito, Taro Milk Tea, and a Misugaru Latte at Coffee House Basso – Lawrenceville / Suwanee / Duluth, Georgia – 06/24/2020
We are fortunate to have such a vibrant Asian community not too terribly far from Athens! In the Lawrenceville/Suwanee/Duluth areas…
Yu-ka Sushi Bar Roll & Pho – Lawrenceville / Suwanee / Duluth, Georgia – 06/24/2020
Living in a pandemic world, it isn’t always easy to get the best pictures of To-Go Orders. But, even if…
Anna Ruby Falls Trail Hike – Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020
When visiting North Georgia, make sure you take in some gorgeous forest scenery on your way to a beautiful waterfall!…
A Vegan Picnic in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests – Helen, Georgia – 06/13/2020
When your daughter is a very creative vegan chef, you are overwhelmingly fortunate to regularly enjoy such lovely meals! She…
Home-Baked Vegan Blueberry Muffins – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
After our trip to Damn Good Dawg Farms in Watkinsville, Georgia for a little Blueberry Picking, we’ve been having a…
Lunch: Trader Joe’s Whole Grain Pita and Spicy Hummus with Fresh Cucumbers – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
Another lovely lunch from T’s Kitchen! Trader Joe’s Whole Grain Pita and Spicy Hummus with Fresh Cucumbers Yum! Vegetarian, Vegan,…
A Walk in the Yard – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
‘Tis the season for pretties to be growing in the yard! We actually think most of these were seeds from…
Blueberry Pickin’ at Damn Good Dawg Farms (DGD Farms) – Watkinsville, Georgia – 06/11/2020
It’s Blueberry Season in our neck of the woods! If you are looking for some AWESOME hands-on summer fun for…
Midnight Snack: Trader Joe’s Seeded Bread with Piedmont Provisions Carrot Bourbon Orange Marmalade and Vanilla Blueberry Preserves – Athens, Georgia – 06/12/2020
Mmmm! One of my favorite breads EVER! Especially for something that came from a grocery store! I will update when…
agriCULTURE: Georgia Agritourism – Farmers Markets and Local Product Destinations
The first chart consists of Farmers Markets, Growers, Makers, and Producers that have physical locations you can visit, shop, and…
A Mother’s Day Tea Party – Bubble Cafe – Athens, Georgia – 05/09/2020
The girls treated my mom and me to a lovely Mother’s Day Tea Party! We headed into Downtown Athens, Georgia…
Ice Cream Sandwiches from Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s Cool World Ice Cream Shop – Athens Georgia – 03/31/2020
It’s not easy living in a pandemic world… But, Lil’ Ice Cream Dude’s awesome ice cream sandwiches help make it…
WOOPS! French Macarons from the Mall of Georgia! – Buford, Georgia – 03/02/2020
Another favorite indulgence of ours, French Macarons! The colors are just so lovely, the tastes, so exquisite! Alysia actually surprised…
Still Our Favorite Boba Tea! – Bubble Cafe – Athens, Georgia – 03/02/2020
Yep… Still our favorite! Honestly, of all the boba tea shops we have visited so far… Bubble Cafe in Athens,…
Taqueria Tsunami Latin-Asian Kitchen – Athens, Georgia – 03/02/2020
One of our absolute favorite places in Athens, Georgia is the Taqueria Tsunami Latin-Asian Kitchen. They have THE best selection…
The School Bus Graveyard – Alto, Georgia – 01/06/2020
We’ve been spending more and more time seeking out super cool street art projects around the country. But, wait, what?…
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…
Black Bear Cabin Amish Foods – Rabun Gap, Georgia – 10/30/2019
The first stop on our North Georgia / North Carolina Mountain Adventure for Gramma’s Birthday was Black Bear Cabin Amish…
Midnight Snack: Beehive Cheese Barely Buzzed Utah Cheddar Rubbed with Espresso and Lavender – Athens, Georgia – 10/30/2019
Hand-crafted and aged Utah Cheddar rubbed with Espresso and Lavender… Beehive Cheese Barely Buzzed! Mmmm… Now that’s a snack!
Midnight Snack: Heart-Shaped Red Dragonfruit and Strawberries with Giant Blueberries in a Vanilla Yogurt Parfait – Athens, Georgia – 10/26/2019
Trillian does spoil me so! She brings me the best Midnight Snacks EVER! Heart Shaped Red Dragonfruit and Strawberries with…
A Little Tuesday Brunch at Mama Jewel’s Kitchen – Athens, Georgia – 10/22/2019
Ah, yes, another morning at a fabulous Athens restaurant… Athens, Georgia truly is THE Dining Destination of the South! I…
Athens Farmers Market at Creature Comforts – Athens, Georgia – 10/09/2019
We enjoyed an evening at the Athens Farmers Market at Creature Comforts Brewing Company! Fresh produce, local products, and live…
A Little Fall in the Air at Condor Chocolates – Athens, Georgia – 10/09/2019
There’s always a little something new on the menu at Condor Chocolates, so we try to stop in as often…
Historic Athens Porchfest – Athens, Georgia – 10/06/2019
There are a LOT of super cool things about living in Athens, Georgia. Historic Athens Porchfest has to be the…
Scott Stapp on The Space Between the Shadows Tour with Special Guests Messer and Sunflower Dead – Decatur, Georgia – 09/30/2019
Ah, if only 20 year old me would have seen this night coming! A freaking amazing night, indeed, with Scott…
Oconee Farmers’ Market – Watkinsville, Georgia – 09/28/2019
We’re still trying to spend as much time as we can getting acquainted with Athens and North Georgia based Farmers’…
A Secret Garden – Athens, Georgia – 09/28/2019
It is amazing, the worlds that come alive, when you pay attention to the details! You can take a walk…
Bubble Cafe – Athens, Georgia – 08/31/2019
Bubble Cafe – Athens, GA We travel far and wide to experience the best boba drinks. But, it’s unspeakably awesome…
Moms Can Have Fun, Too! – Athens, Georgia – 07/31/2019
Because, sometimes, Moms just wanna have some fun, too! And, in Athens, what better way to enjoy a few laughs…
Marker Seven Coastal Grill – Athens, Georgia – 07/31/2019
We started the evening with the Hawaiian Scallops – Seared Diver Scallops with a Pineapple Salsa, finished with a Balsamic…
Home Grown Salad! – Athens, Georgia – 06/26/2019
Mmmm! Salad from our own garden! Pay no attention to the four green beans… And, yes, we grew that cheese!…
A Sunflower Visitor – Athens, Georgia – 06/26/2019
We have so many beautiful sunflowers in the yard this year! And they do attract some awesome visitors!
Sweet Dreams! – Dunwoody, Georgia – 06/25/2019
After a fun night on the town in Atlanta, I curled up in my cozy hotel bed with some yummy…
Poke Bar – Dunwoody, Georgia – 06/25/2019
I don’t often treat myself to boba tea without the kids, but tonight was a night I decided to spoil…
Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
Hofer’s Bakery & Cafe in Helen, Georgia has an excellent selection of quick bites, deli meats and cheeses, and drinks……
Bavarian Pretzels – Hofer’s Bakery, Konditorei, and Cafe – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
One of the best parts about visiting the unique Bavarian town of Helen, Georgia, is THE FOOD! High atop our…
Windmill Dutch Imports Gifts & Food – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
Such a cute little shop that I’d never noticed before! It’s right next to our favorite restaurant, but tucked back…
Alana Falls – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
Alana Falls is a small, but still very beautiful, water feature along the side of the main road through downtown…
The Glassblowing Shop – Helen, Georgia – 06/19/2019
I have a peculiar obsession with glassblowing. Over the years I have thoroughly enjoyed collecting a variety of glasswork along…
The Gardens at BabyLand General Hospital – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
There’s plenty of cabbage in these here patches! But BabyLand General Hospital, Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids, also boasts…
BabyLand General Hospital Home of the Cabbage Patch Kids! – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
If you’re feeling nostalgic for the super cool toys of yesteryear… Or, if you are wanting to share a little…
Historic White County Courthouse Museum – Cleveland, Georgia – 06/19/2019
This Historic Courthouse and Museum in the Downtown Square of Cleveland, Georgia is a beautifully maintained building and gorgeous surrounding…
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