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Five Things to Do in the Charming All-American Town of East Aurora, NY
Just 30 minutes from downtown Buffalo and 45 minutes from Niagara Falls, one afternoon exploring East Aurora's Main Street will leave you enchanted by its small town charm. From its endearing shops, restaurants and a 1920’s-era movie theatre, to its history as birthplace of Fisher-Price Toys and the home of 13th U.S. President Millard Fillmore, this quintessential all-American town has it all, making it perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway.
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Top Dog-Friendly Spots: Greater Nashville Edition
One of the many things I love about Nashville is how dog friendly this city is, and our mini golden doodle Lady couldn’t agree more! I’ve already shared some of my favorite pup-friendly spots around West Nashville, and for part two I wanted to zoom out and share more places around this great city. Here are five spots around greater Nashville that any dog would love to explore!
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Five Lesser-Known Things Every New Resident Learns After Moving to Nashville
As an action-packed city with great people, great food, beautiful scenery, endless places to explore, and of course, an incredible music scene, Nashville is an easy place to love, and why everyone and their cousin seems to be moving here. Here are five lesser-known things we quickly learned after moving to Music City that will be helpful to any new Nashvillian or visitor.
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Six Must See D-Day Sites to Visit in Normandy, France
Today marks the 80th anniversary of the solemn, yet monumental, day when the Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6th, 1944. Visiting the D-Day sites was a moving, humbling experience. I truly think it’s a place all Americans should experience if they are able, and a place that demands reflection, prayer and gratitude for the brave young soldiers that fought to liberate Europe. Here are six must-see sites with tips to help plan your trip to Normandy if you get the opportunity to visit.
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Elvis Presley’s Graceland: What to Know Before You Go
Our friends were visiting from Las Vegas and wanted to make the trip to Memphis to see Elvis Presley’s Graceland. At the time, neither my husband nor I really knew much about Elvis aside from the surface level details, but once we did our homework we were eager to make the trip to the estate dedicated to the life and legacy of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Looking back, our trip to Graceland was one we will never forget which left a lasting impression, and gave us a deeper appreciation for one of America’s most revolutionary culture icons.
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Destin-ation Florida Beaches – Takeaways to Make The Most Out of the Next Vacation
There’s just something about the rhythmic sound of waves crashing on the shore, the salty sea breeze and the sun setting over an endless horizon that brings a unique state of peace to the soul. For those of you looking into taking your next beach vacay to the Destin area, here’s a breakdown of takeaways from our first trip, along with a cliff notes recap of lessons learned that might help you plan your own vacation to the beautiful Emerald Coast!
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Five Reasons You Need to Visit 12 South When in Nashville
12 South is a charming, ultra-photogenic neighborhood packed with restaurants, shops and bars that is less than ten minutes from downtown. The main street is located on 12th Avenue South (hence its name!), and a must-visit for anyone coming to Music City. Here are five reasons why everyone who visits Nashville needs to take a break away from Broadway and make the quick Uber drive to explore this charming area!
