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Weekend in Greenville, SC

My son and I went on a two hour road trip to visit some friends in Greenville, South Carolina recently. The drive was smooth and quick as it was mainly all highway. My friends and I fellowshipped and baked delicious desserts all weekend. It was also one of my friend’s birthday weekend so it was nice to celebrate her special day. We explored downtown Greenville on one of the days and got some exclusive honey and other treats from Savanah...

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Brasstown Bald Mountain

My friend and I visited Brasstown Bald mountain recently. It is located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests and it is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level. Brasstown Bald is located near the towns of Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen. The Bald has a gift shop, hiking trails, a mountaintop natural science & history museum, and an observation deck that offers a spectacular 360° view of the surrounding area. That includes viewing four states: Georgia, Tennessee, North...

a wheelbarrow with pumpkins on a pumpkin patch

Fall on the Farm

There are so many things that announce the fall season such as cooler weather, shorter days, fall foliage, and pumpkin spice. There are plenty of fun attractions to go to in the fall as well. Visiting a farm is a must-do. A few friends and I took our sons to Washington Farms, located in Bogart, GA recently. Bogart is a little less than a two-hour drive northeast of Atlanta, GA. It was an oddly hot and sunny day for the...

bow of a sunken boat in the river

Our Day Trip to Helen, Georgia

My friends and I went on a day trip to Helen, GA recently. It was a scenic two-hour drive from metro-Atlanta. Helen is a small German town in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of north Georgia. Its known for being a Bavarian alpine village filled with gingerbread trim, cobblestone alleyways, and old-world towers. There is so much to do and enjoy in this majestic small town. Upon arrival, we leisurely strolled through the village. We had dinner on...

the roswell mill covered bridge in georgia

Roswell Mill Waterfall in Georgia

My girlfriend and I went hiking on the Vickery Creek Trail at Roswell Mill this weekend. It was a refreshing activity for a hot summer day. The park is located about 30 minutes north of the city of Atlanta. The trail is just under 5 miles long. The hike is considered moderate to strenuous. You cannot swim in front of or under the waterfall, but there is a swimming hole nearby. Some people swim in the water adjacent to the...

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Our Seven-Day Carnival Celebration Cruise

A group of us went on a seven-day Carnival Celebration cruise recently. I have been on about four cruises so far but this was my first week-long cruise and my son’s first cruise altogether. Carnival Celebration commemorates Carnival cruise line’s 50-year anniversary. It has six zones, which are themed areas that bring together incredible experiences. Key restaurants include Latitudes, The Golden Jubilee, and Emeril’s Bistro 1397. Carnival Celebration also marks the return of innovations like BOLT, the onboard rollercoaster, Bonsai...

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Mother’s Day in London, England

I’m thankful to be a mother! Judah brightens my life and I learn from him every day! This Mother’s Day was very special. We traveled to London, England. Mother’s Day in England is celebrated way before the holiday in the United States but I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless. My good friend from Paris, France where I studied abroad for three years, Laure, lives in London so we got to spend quality time together. Laure has a joyful and charming personality...

Sunset Biplane Tour of Atlanta

A few weeks ago, I treated my son and my friend Sarah to a sunset biplane tour of Atlanta! I purchased the deal from Biplane Rides Over Atlanta via Groupon. It was affordable and scheduling was seamless. We had to reschedule the first appointment due to the weather but it was well worth the wait. My son is three years old so it was mesmerizing to see his joyful perspective of the experience. Especially since he rode shotgun. Our tour...

20 Beach Day Essentials

Summer is coming to an end. This year, our summer vacation was spent visiting our family in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a week. I booked a thrifty flight from Atlanta to Miami with Frontier Airlines. My two-year-old son flew for free, thanks to my Discount Den membership and being flexible with our travel dates. My Hertz rental car was affordable, complementing my friends and family discount. We got to celebrate my sister-cousin’s birthday and enjoy Florida’s beautiful tropical weather. A...

How to Maximize Your Time

As we close in on year 2020, we can all agree that we feel we either have had a lot of or not enough time. Time is a non-renewable resource. Many of us have realized that we need to maximize our time. Worldwide lock downs and curfews, unemployment, among many other disruptions have given us extra time. How we spend it is paramount. Five Ways to Maximize Your Time One of the best ways to maximize your time is to...

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