A fun job perk of mine is getting to attend festivals, concerts and lots of other really cool events. One of my favorite venues to cover is the CCNB Amphitheater at Heritage Park. Back in the spring, Laurie and I were sitting in the living room when she said, "Oh my gah, Sierra Ferrell is coming to Simpsonville! Do you think we could go? I would DIE!" I told her I was … [Read more...] about CONCERT SERIES: MARCUS KING BAND FAMILY REUNION FEST AT HERITAGE PARK
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WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT & RECOVERING FROM AN EATING DISORDER
When You’re Pregnant & Recovering From an Eating Disorder... Vulnerability has never been my strong suit. It wasn't until I sat in a group session on a rainy Wednesday afternoon at Eating Recovery Center in Greenville, SC that I began my journey with vulnerability. I said, “I am disturbed with this aching feeling. I feel as if I can never get close to people. … [Read more...] about WHEN YOU’RE PREGNANT & RECOVERING FROM AN EATING DISORDER
CORPORATE WELLNESS WITH SPORTSCLUB
Corporate Wellness with Sportsclub... Did you know the average employee will spend over 1800 hours a year at work? This is a huge amount of time in which employers can have a real impact on their employees by educating them on the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. Research from organizations such as the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about CORPORATE WELLNESS WITH SPORTSCLUB
MEAL PREP REFLECTION WITH LAUREN MCGLAMERY
Meal Prep Reflection with Lauren McGlamery... Now as my wedding has passed (yes, I'm now Lauren McGlamery!) I can reflect on using Healthletic Meals full-time for the last few months. I attack life thinking and believing I can totally tackle a million things at once while trying to maintain my personal self-care and overall health. When I first started my fitness journey, I … [Read more...] about MEAL PREP REFLECTION WITH LAUREN MCGLAMERY
BEHIND THE ESCAPE ROOM
Go behind the escape room... Hey everyone. My name is Will Rutherford. My wife and I own Escape Artist Greenville on Stone Ave. We are an escape room business, which is the industry name for a highly themed adventure in which participants have a limited amount of time to perform a series of quests. Sometimes the quest is merely to “escape the room” but more often it is along … [Read more...] about BEHIND THE ESCAPE ROOM
LIFE JUST GOT EASIER WITH HEALTHLETIC MEALS
First of all, can we talk about how amazing our city is?! There is so much going on, so many things to experience and those options seem to keep growing everyday! But sometimes I find it difficult to keep up with all of the amazing opportunities in our area. Especially when you add in that I'm a Clinical Director of a non-profit mental health organization in the Upstate, a … [Read more...] about LIFE JUST GOT EASIER WITH HEALTHLETIC MEALS
ANTONIO’S PIZZA & PASTA WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
When I think Italian, three things come to mind: huge portions, all the carbs, and great wine. At Antonio’s Pizza & Pasta, a family-owned Italian restaurant in the heart of Powdersville, SC, that’s exactly what you’ll get. I was pleasantly surprised as I walked in and saw a charming, rustic bar stocked with an array of wine choices and plenty of seating. Not quite what … [Read more...] about ANTONIO’S PIZZA & PASTA WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
A DAY TRIP IN SPARTANBURG
As much as I would love to remain in my Greenville bubble, I recently decided to spend a day in Spartanburg. Take a short drive up I-85, or for a more scenic ride, take Highway 29 to our neighbor to the north. Either way, you're looking at about a 40 minute drive from Downtown Greenville. I never embark on a road trip without an itinerary. Be sure to prioritize. First … [Read more...] about A DAY TRIP IN SPARTANBURG
A FIELD TRIP TO JI-ROZ WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
Many of you may already know this, but along with running The Upstate Foodie, I’m also a full-time Montessori teacher. Never before have those two worlds collided, until we discussed a field trip for our 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade children to taste and experience Greek cuisine. My mind immediately thought of Ji-Roz, an authentic Greek restaurant located downtown … [Read more...] about A FIELD TRIP TO JI-ROZ WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
JEREMY RUSSELL’S NEW HOME: RE/MAX REACH
Jeremy Russell is at it again! Jeremy has taken his 12 years of RE/MAX real estate experience and expertise to the next level with the opening of a new RE/MAX office in Mauldin, RE/MAX REACH. The entire team and many industry peers recently celebrated with a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, March 14th. RE/MAX REACH provides buyers and sellers all over the … [Read more...] about JEREMY RUSSELL’S NEW HOME: RE/MAX REACH