Hello, Greenville! Hope everyone is having a great week thus far! I'm back for the Week 9 review of my Sportsclub360 Experience. This past week as you probably noticed was such a miserable rainy week! Which for me is always hard to workout because I rather just be curling up on the couch and watching TV. But I knew I would feel so much better if I went to the gym to get … [Read more...] about SPORTSCLUB360 EXPERIENCE: WEEK 9
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A WEEKEND IN TR
Travelers Rest, once a pit-stop for hikers and bikers headed to the mountains, has turned into a genuine oasis for travelers from all over. Recently I had an opportunity to discover for myself all TR has to offer. Friday afternoon, I drove a few short miles and checked into the Swamp Rabbit Inn to spend an entire weekend. I’m going to ‘pause’ here and give a shout-out to the … [Read more...] about A WEEKEND IN TR
TRAVELERS REST HERE: A COMMUNITY OF ART
By Melinda Long Driving through Travelers Rest, it’s impossible to miss the brick wall near Farmhouse Tacos that is being transformed into a colorful piece of art, one that reflects so many of the joys of living in T.R. Furman students sit in front of the wall as cars and people pass by. Painting a mural means becoming part of a community. Six years ago, Ross McClain, the art … [Read more...] about TRAVELERS REST HERE: A COMMUNITY OF ART
FEEDING THE MULTITUDE WITH LOAVES & FISHES
It isn’t uncommon to see someone weep with joy when receiving a box of fresh produce on one of the daily deliveries Loaves & Fishes makes every week. That doesn’t lessen the jolt Bill Shell, Produce Project Coordinator feels every time this expression of gratefulness occurs. “I was told when I first started that I would see miraculous things almost daily.” He tells me, “The … [Read more...] about FEEDING THE MULTITUDE WITH LOAVES & FISHES
COMPOST HOUSE COMES TO GREENVILLE
Food waste is this country's #1 waste issue. Can you believe it? According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 40% of all food grown ends up in the trash. Local company, Atlas Organics, has decided to take this issue head on with its food waste collection and composting services. Atlas Organics is an industrial sized composting company servicing customers ranging from … [Read more...] about COMPOST HOUSE COMES TO GREENVILLE
ART IN OUR HEARTS: PRE-GUIDE TO ARTISPHERE
What could be better than a festival full of art, food, and culture? The answer is nothing and Greenville’s answer is Artisphere. The huge festival will appear on Main Street and surrounding downtown areas this weekend on Friday, May 12-Sunday, May 14, and it’s always a blast. From the artist booths to the demos to the local food to the music, Artisphere offers everyone a taste … [Read more...] about ART IN OUR HEARTS: PRE-GUIDE TO ARTISPHERE
TIME TO CHILL WITH FRIGID
Two sisters with a passion for active lifestyles and healthy recovery have brought the non-invasive option for people seeking faster athletic recovery, pain management and overall better health to Greenville. Courtney Neel and Cecily Bridges have created the Frigid CryoTherapy experience beginning with your first step in the door. Their personalities are vivacious, passionate … [Read more...] about TIME TO CHILL WITH FRIGID
OAKBLUE KITCHEN WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
Oakblue Kitchen takes barbecue to a whole other level. I don’t just mean they have some killer barbecue, which they do, but they serve up dishes you won’t find anywhere else in Greenville. Southern BBQ meets Korean BBQ in the casual, funky setting that is Oakblue Kitchen. Inspired by a heritage of Korean cooking, while also taking notes from Southern classics, Oakblue’s menu … [Read more...] about OAKBLUE KITCHEN WITH THE UPSTATE FOODIE
GRINGO'S MORE THAN JUST A BAR
My favorite bar in all of Greenville turns four years old this week. I've only been a regular there for about a year, but the most common joke in my life is that it is my home. I've even been asked what my job is there a few times. The back porch is my favorite place to sit in the sun having a life chat with a friend and a pitcher of margs, and music trivia on Thursdays was my … [Read more...] about GRINGO'S MORE THAN JUST A BAR
IKEA FURNITURE DIY UPGRADE WITH A CREATIVE BLOG
If you are like me, you approach a trip to IKEA with lots of excitement and a little foreboding. I always wonder if I'll get lost in the maze that is the upstairs? Where are the meatballs? Will I spent $50 or $500? I didn't know I needed a new entertainment unit and 2 new chairs but here we are loading up the car with 20 small boxes that somehow make up said entertainment … [Read more...] about IKEA FURNITURE DIY UPGRADE WITH A CREATIVE BLOG