Blog Archive



March 8, 2018
Richmond offers plenty of culture and entertainment, while providing a sense of familiarity and friendliness found in smaller communities. Plus, top-notch restaurants (my favorite kind--not too pricey but delicious). Quaint neighborhoods, each with...
May 25, 2017
My family went to IX Art Park in Charlottesville, Virginia on a warm spring Sunday to put the city's recent problems out of our thoughts and have an amazing time.
September 9, 2016
When I think of Smithfield, Virginia, I can almost smell the aroma of dry cured ham on Christmas afternoons at Nana's house.
September 9, 2016
Dear Handsome Biscuit, where have you been all my life? You're probably thinking this is a paid blog post, right? Nope. there's no compensation here--I just know a good biscuit when I see one. I was raised right, ya'll.
Did I mention they are sweet po...
June 2, 2016
Ever had that moment when you realize summer’s almost here and you don’t have a big budget, I mean, "plan" for an amazing vacay? Not to worry!
February 15, 2016
“Country Roads, take me home to the place I belong…” The song goes on to say, “West Virginia, mountain mamma. Country roads, take me home.”
July 16, 2015
Blueberries simply sing summer. And picking them on a farm with family is just as fun as eating handfuls until your fingers turn blue.
April 22, 2015
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