My Restaurant Adventure Series: The Letter A, Fast Food Edition Arby’s If you read my first Restaurant Adventure post, you know I am working my way through local restaurants alphabetically, visiting two to four spots for each letter. Abbey Road Tavern & Grill kicked off the letter A in style, but no alphabetical restaurant adventure…
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Restaurant Review-A Birthday Dinner Worth Writing About: Nomad’s, Hillsborough NC
Some restaurants are just a meal. And then there are the ones that become a memory. Nomad in Hillsborough, NC is the second kind. I took my daughter out for her birthday dinner and from the moment we walked in I knew we had chosen the right place. The Atmosphere-Nomad is housed in a refurbished…
Travel-A Sweet Surprise Stop: The Bush’s Baked Beans Museum in Dandridge, Tennessee
A Sweet Surprise Stop: The Bush’s Baked Beans Museum in Dandridge, Tennessee Some of my earliest and happiest food memories involve a can of Bush’s Baked Beans. As a kid, baked beans with hot dogs was a regular weeknight dinner in our house, simple, satisfying, and always delicious. As a teenager, my go-to snack was…
Travel-When Bears Come to Visit: Our Wild Gatlinburg Experience
When Bears Come to Visit: Our Wild Gatlinburg Experience We had heard the stories. “You might see a bear or two.” What we did not expect was to have our own little bear neighborhood right outside our rental home in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. What followed was one of the most unforgettable family vacations we have ever…
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go
Vacation Rental Meal Planning: A Practical Guide for Families on the Go Fun Fridays: Finding Joy in the Journey One of the most beautiful parts of stepping into a new chapter of life is discovering that joy shows up in the most unexpected places, including a week away with the people you love most. If…
Where the Music Meets the Menu: A Review of Abbey Road Tavern & Grill
Abbey Road Tavern & Grill, Apex NC: A Review If you are looking for a place that feels like a good time the moment you walk in, Abbey Road Tavern & Grill in Apex, NC might just be your spot. The Atmosphere From the moment you step inside, the vibe is unmistakably rock and roll….
When the Heat Index Hits 100: A Practical Guide to Staying Safe This Summer in NC
When the Heat Index Hits 100: A Practical Guide to Staying Safe This Summer in NC Y’all, it is hot. And I am not talking about a regular North Carolina summer kind of hot. I am talking triple digits, humidity so thick you feel like you are walking through warm soup, and a heat index…
Travel North Carolina: The Magic of the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson NC
I finally made the drive to the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Historic Downtown Wilson, North Carolina. I had first heard about this place several years ago and it had been on my list ever since. Tucked into the heart of Wilson, this one-of-a-kind park is home to the whimsical, wind-powered sculptures created by folk…
North Carolina Facts-Yes, There are Pelicans In North Carolina!
I have always loved pelicans. As a child, my family would make trips down to Florida, and I would spend the whole drive with my face practically pressed against the car window searching for two things: palm trees and pelicans. The moment I spotted either one, I was absolutely thrilled. So imagine my delight when…
Travel-Buffalo Springs a Historic Site in Mecklenburg County Virginia
A Road Trip to Buffalo Springs: History, Healing Water, and a Little Adventure Some of the best adventures start with no real plan at all. A few months ago I found myself driving around with Rocky, who lives up near the North Carolina-Virginia line. Rocky had a historic site in mind that he wanted to…