Below is a list of my favorite places to eat in East Nashville. Joyland Mas Tacos Five Points Pizza Five Daughters Bakery Edley’s BBQ Hearts Frothy Monkey Hanna Bee Coffee Joyland We had to stop here after seeing this on the Nashville episode of Somebody Feed Phil. The crust burger was my favorite. If you like the crispy edges of a burger, you will probably love this too. The joystick (chicken on a stick) was also very good! This was my daughter’s favorite. Mas Tacos Try to go at on off time to avoid long lines at Mas Tacos. We tried almost all the tacos and they were all delicious. They a ..read more

I took my 2 young kids (toddler & preschooler) to Nashville in between Christmas and New Years. I found cheap non-stop flights to Nashville, so I thought why not! My husband had to work, so I convinced my mom to come with to help with the kiddos. Below are the best things we found to do with kids in Nashville. 1. Free Puppet show at the Nashville Public Library Our visit to the Nashville Public Library (on Church Street – downtown) was by far my kids favorite stop on our trip to Nashville. They have a free puppet show (called Story Time) that is open to the public. Here is a link to the ..read more

Bologna, Italy – the city that most would call the food capital of Italy! My husband and I got to sneak away (without the kids) to Italy for our 10 year anniversary. This was foodie heaven for me with all the made from scratch dishes and fresh pasta. I can’t wait to go back! Here are some of the best things to do in Bologna, Italy: Climb the Asinelli Tower Watch the Sunset from a Rooftop Bar Explore Piazza Maggiore Eat your way through Via Degli Orefici Mercato di Mezzo Santo Stefano Church Biblioteca comunale dell’Archiginnasio Walk the Porticoes at night Explore a Local Market or Groce ..read more

Bologna, Italy – the city that most would call the food capital of Italy! If you aren’t familiar with what food Bologna is known for, check out this post first: 8 Popular Foods Bologna is Known For Below I will share: Foodie Areas to Visit in Bologna What is an Aperitivo? Best Places to Eat in Bologna Foodie Areas to Visit in Bologna Via Degli Orefici Via Degli Orefici is a street in Bologna (within the historic city center) that is packed full of delicious restaurants. I recommend wandering around this area and popping into any place that looks good! I enjoyed having some wine and cha ..read more

Bologna, Italy – the city that most would call the food capital of Italy! Bologna is located in the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy. It is a lively town and home to the historic University of Bologna. Most of the main attractions (museums, monuments, food markets) are located within the historic city center. Below are some of the most popular foods Bologna is known for: 1. Bolognese Sauce Bolognese sauce or ‘Tagliatelle al Ragù (as you will see it on the menu) is a staple in Bologna. It is a meat sauce (beef, pork, or both) typically made with celery, carrot, onion, tomato paste, wine ..read more

1 Week Itinerary – The Great Smoky Mountains at the bottom of this post! Here are some things to do and places to eat near The Great Smoky Mountains: Scenic Drive – Cade’s Cove Loop Scenic Drive – Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail Hike! Dollywood’s Splash Country Ripley’s Aquarium Wear Farm City Park The Island at Pigeon Forge Explore Downtown Gatlinburg Other Things to Do Jump to the Food! Things to Do: 1. Scenic Drive – Cade’s Cove Loop This was one of our favorite things we did in the Smoky Mountains! Cade’s Cove Loop Road is an 11 mile one way loop with some stunning views. It is a v ..read more

New Orleans, Louisiana (NOLA) is known for it’s vibrant live music scene, festivals/celebrations, and creole cuisine. You won’t run out of things to do here! My husband and I went on a mini Southern road trip (with no kids)! We spent some time in Waco, San Antonio, and New Orleans. While in New Orleans, we spent a good portion of our time at the French Quarter Festival. This is an annual event held in April. I highly recommend! Also, before you go, I recommend watching ‘Somebody Feed Phil’ on Netflix to get inspired. He has an episode on New Orleans! Free 3 Day New Orleans Itinerary at th ..read more

My husband and I went on a mini Southern road trip (with no kids)! We spent some time in Waco, San Antonio, and New Orleans. Free 1 Day San Antonio Itinerary at the bottom of this post! Here are some things to do and places to eat in San Antonio, Texas: Things to Do: 1. Walk the River Walk I enjoyed walking the River Walk in the early morning before it got crowded. Any Miss Congeniality fans out there? They filmed some of the movie along the River Walk at the Arneson River Theater pictured below! Below picture shows the Arneson River Theater in the distance and the entrance to La Villit ..read more

My husband and I went on a mini Southern road trip (with no kids)! We spent some time in Waco, San Antonio, and New Orleans. While in Waco, we spent a good portion of our time at the Magnolia Market. There is so much to explore and eat at Magnolia! But there is also so much to see, eat, and explore in the rest of Waco too! Free 2 Day Waco Itinerary at the bottom of this post! Here are some things to do and places to eat in Waco, Texas: Things to Do: 1. Magnolia Market & Shops at the Silos Covering 2 city blocks in downtown Waco, the Magnolia Market has so much to explore. They have m ..read more

Planning a 2 week Italy vacation can be overwhelming. Here is a guide to help save you time! Free 15 Day Itinerary at the bottom of this post! Here was our 15 Day route in Italy: Day 1: Travel Day Day 2-3: Genoa Day 4: Portofino, Rapallo Day 5-8: Cinque Terre Day 9-11: Pisa, Florence Day 12-14: Rome Day 15: Travel Home Tips Before Visiting Italy I would suggest doing some research/reading before your Italy vacation. Here are some of my tips/suggestions: When to Travel: Heavy tourist season starts in May. We enjoyed traveling in April when tourism was just starting to pick up. You will ..read more