360 Travels to Alpharetta, GA Looking for a new exciting destination? Awesome Alpharetta is the answer! Our Mom's Weekend Getaway I can count on one hand things that will make me drive I-85. This unique spot on the map is one of those things. Nestled between the Georgia mountains and the mega metropolis of Atlanta is 750 acres of parkland and more shops and restaurants … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVELS TO ALPHARETTA, GA
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360 TRAVELS TO THE COAST
360 Travels to the Coast Welcome to our new series called 360 Travels! If there's one thing we love, it's finding affordable family fun destinations close to home. Our plan is to search them out, try them out, and share them with YOU! In the spirit of summer, our first trip was to the coast. No time like the present to head to the shore. It's certainly hot enough. … [Read more...] about 360 TRAVELS TO THE COAST
CHEAP (END OF) SUMMER GUIDE
Cheap (End of) Summer Guide "The most beautiful things are not associated with money, they are memories and moments." Alek Wek I'm always seeking affordable adventures for my flock. Entertaining a teen, tween, and toddler, all boys, all day, five days a week is quite a challenge. How fortunate we are to live in the Upstate, full of free (or really, really cheap) … [Read more...] about CHEAP (END OF) SUMMER GUIDE
FALL IN LOVE WITH GREENVILLE (AGAIN)!
Fall in Love with Greenville (again)!A few weeks ago, we were invited to participate in a unique press tour hosted by Visit Greenville. They put us up at the Hyatt and Westin hotels for two nights, created a (packed) itinerary, and showed seven local journalists how they market the city to out of town visitors. What a treat! … [Read more...] about FALL IN LOVE WITH GREENVILLE (AGAIN)!
JOIN THE NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
Join the National Gingerbread House Competition at Omni Grove Park Inn 'Tis the season and there's plenty of reasons to celebrate at the Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina! After a virtual 2020, The National Gingerbread House Competition is returning, up close and personal. Everyone is excited to see the elaborate display of gingerbread houses starting on … [Read more...] about JOIN THE NATIONAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
WELCOME HOME: CREEK WALK, A TINY HOME COMMUNITY
Welcome Home: Creek Walk, A Tiny Home Community... Looking to downsize? Check out Creek Walk Tiny Homes where cleaning becomes a breeze and yard work is non-existent. I'll say that louder for the people in the back - yard work is non-existent! Sign me up. In times such as these, many have adopted a new outlook. Less is more. One short mile from the bustling metropolis … [Read more...] about WELCOME HOME: CREEK WALK, A TINY HOME COMMUNITY
SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
Safety First at South Carolina Aquarium... “A Brave New World” is certainly a perfect description of our times. Recently, we enjoyed a trip to the South Carolina Aquarium. Everyone was SO excited! The staff has done an exceptional job of implementing safety precautions to minimize the threat of exposure to COVID-19. The underwater residents seem undisturbed by all the changes … [Read more...] about SAFETY FIRST AT SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
A DAY IN FLAT ROCK
A Day in Flat Rock... Living in Greenville is perfect. We're three hours from the coast and thirty minutes from the mountains. Both spots can be explored in a day. One of my family's favorite day-trip destinations is Flat Rock, North Carolina. I thought I would share a few of the reasons why and a short list of things to do. First, and because I'm a sucker for a … [Read more...] about A DAY IN FLAT ROCK
THE KITCHEN BY WOLFGANG PUCK AT GSP AIRPORT
Greenville is really taking off. Pun intended. Did you know that The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck at Greenville-Spartanburg Airport was named one of the best airport restaurants in the country by USA Today readers? Having just opened in 2017, The Kitchen offers a more sophisticated dining experience for travelers. The other airports around the world with The Kitchen by Wolfgang … [Read more...] about THE KITCHEN BY WOLFGANG PUCK AT GSP AIRPORT
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