December is here and we've already begun a few of our annual Christmas traditions. I love family traditions and the 25 Days of Christmas Books is one of them. Starting in mid November, I thumb through our Christmas books (somewhere where the kids won't see or get into them just yet) and choose which books I want to include in our 25 Days of Christmas Books tradition. I choose several from the bin and then purchase a few new ones each year. I wrap each of the 25 books and then each night in ...
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{2019} Nashville Christmas Guide
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year and it's even better in the great state of Tennessee! The 2019 Nashville Chrismtas Guide is here and we're sharing are a few of our favorites. Gaylord Opryland A Country Christmas A personal favorite for our family! November 8th through January 1, 2020Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center; NashvilleOver 3 million twinkling lights, festive holiday decor and atmosphere. A few other events on this property (among many others) ...
5 Nights Out on 30A – a few of our favorite 30A restaurants
We always look forward to September every year. It’s the month that we get away to 30A for a few weeks as a family. It’s no secret we love our little home away from home in Santa Rosa Beach and cherish our slow, beach days each year. 30A restaurants are some of our favorite of any place we have traveled. There are SO many options for food along 30A. Whether you need a fun breakfast out, a cozy spot for lunch, or a place for dinner with the family or a date night — there’s somewhere new ...
Review of the IKEA Svalnas Desk
The Svalnas desk is a desk that can be used in so many different rooms. I'm sure by now, you are well aware of IKEA and their lower priced furniture and pieces. Not only are they affordable, the quality is good too. We needed something for our school room. Well, I say school room, but it also serves as a place for our guests when we have overnight guests occasionally. This room has been a baby nursery, a guest room, a full blown school room, and now it serves as a guest room & school ...
Spanish Wells, Bahamas: A Full Review
Spanish Wells. A place to swim or snorkel in crystal, clear water. A place that has some of the best seafood. A place where you go to do nothing. And it's wonderful A place where the islanders become your friends for a lifetime. We heard of Spanish Wells from a friend who had visited. I saw her photos from her trip and knew we had to go there. So, we did just that - we booked our 15th anniversary trip to this fantastic, little island. We have been to the Bahamas before but never ...
Friday Favorites – Summer Edition
It's been a while since I've done a Friday Favorites & it's the dead of summer, so why not do a Friday Favorites - Summer Edition? So...here are a few of my {friday} favorite things. Camping trips away with my people. This past weekend we went camping with some good friends of ours. While it wasn't one of our cooler (temperature wise) camping trips, we still had such a fun time. We love getting away and unplugging for a few days. Have you and your family ever gone camping? We absolutely ...
15 Things I’ve Learned in 15 Years of Marriage {and a giveaway}
Today we celebrate 15 years of marriage. Time goes by oh, so fast and I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. 15?!? I was at the gas station the other day checking out (it’s a gas station just up the road from our house where we usually fill up our cars and have gotten to know some of the employees) and the cashier said “How’s your boyfriend doing?” I laughed and said “Oh, he’s my husband. We have been married almost 15 years.” I probably gave her a weird look because she immediately ...
Our 2019 Summer Bucket List
Summer is officially here and we are so excited! We have been finished with our school year for several weeks, but are so excited for the 6 weeks ahead of marking things off our summer bucket list. Here’s what we’re up to this summer and what we hope to do and see: Go campingTake a trip to the zooCool off at Gaylord Opryland’s SoundWavesGo to a Nashville Sounds gameHave ice cream for dinner one nightVisit the Music City Hot Chicken FestivalListen to music at Musican’s Corner in ...