Nantucket Travel Guide : Your Ultimate Day-Trip Itinerary

The perfect Nantucket day trip. A blend of New England summer, coastal grandmother, and upscale beach escape. Sharing travel tips (what to pack, what to do, where to eat) and our FULL girl’s trip itinerary!

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10 Things I've Been Loving Lately

I love it when people list out the things they’re loving lately. It’s almost like taking a peek inside their every-day. So, in the same spirit, I’m sharing ten things I’ve been loving lately (books, music, recipes, etc!).

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5 Tips for Hiking Smith Mountain (the tallest point on Lake Martin)

An adventurous day-trip from Auburn-Opelika complete with a beautiful hike among the pines and views of Lake Martin for miles … sharing my tips on hiking Smith Mountain!

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A First-Timer’s Guide to Omaha, Nebraska

A first-timer’s guide to exploring Omaha (with a few practical tips on attending the College World Series). After witnessing the Rocco’s Jell-O shot board first-hand and trying to expand my pallet beyond sports bars, I wanted to share some of my favorite eateries, activities and notable cocktail spots.

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Highlands, NC Travel Guide

A Highlands, NC travel guide for the first-timers, foodies and cocktail lovers. Nestled among the North Carolina pines you’ll find the quaint little mountain town of Highlands, NC. Highlands is a popular weekend destination …

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Checking Into 200 Main // Our Stay in Highlands, NC

George and I were invited to a wedding in Highlands and decided to make it a long weekend trip! After winding our way up into the pine-filled mountains, we checked into 200 Main, a property recently acquired and renovated by the Old Edwards Hospitality Group…

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The Perfect Day Trip to Newport, Rhode Island

Newport, Rhode Island is your perfect New England summer town by the sea. The homes are beautiful, you’ll find hydrangeas everywhere and the boats look extra polished in the summer sun…

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30a Mother-Daughter Beach Weekend Itinerary & Packing List

Summer is shimmying herself into the weather picture, which means it is BEACH TIME. My first trip to 30a of the season is about to commence. My mother is celebrating a BIG OLE BIRTHDAY this year, and I convinced her to celebrate early with a 30A mother-daughter beach weekend!

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Kentucky Derby Day Timeline

The most EXCITING two minutes in sports! If you’re a first-time Kentucky Derby attendee or an old pro, we’ve put together a Kentucky Derby Day timeline that will be SURE to optimize your Derby experience.

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A Travel Guide to Louisville, Kentucky (curated by Lousiville natives)

A travel guide to Louisville, Kentucky. I married into a Louisville family, and I’ve always been impressed how much there is to do in the Derby City. And we have all of our FAVORITE spots & things to do packed into this travel guide.

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A Quick Weekend Guide to Franklin, Tennessee

Franklin, Tennessee. This small town is “Tennessee quaint” if there were such a term. Check out our quick weekend guide for our favorite eateries, things to do and cocktail spots!

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Best Brunch Spots in Auburn-Opelika

The best brunch spots in Auburn-Opelika (feat. a local’s fave dishes and cocktails)! There are so many DROOL-WORTHY options to try!

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10 Things I've Been Loving Lately

Every couple of months, I find myself gravitating towards certain products, songs or podcasts. So, I’ve made a list of a few things I’ve been really enjoying and/or have been making my life easier.

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Fort Conde Inn :: The Belle of Mobile

Fort Conde Inn is a gem on the coastline of southern Alabama’s port city, Mobile. Originally constructed in 1836 in the Greek Revival architectural style, it claims the title of Mobile’s second-oldest house…

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