Nothing says the beginning of summer like berry stained fingers and lips. So now that school is coming to an end, head down South to McDonough for a fun-filled afternoon of strawberry picking at Southern Belle Farm. My Little Foodies took delight in roaming the fields eating their weight in strawberries that u-pick for $12 … Continue reading
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An Apple (Fritter) A Day in Blue Ridge
Tis the season, and my Facebook feed is chock full of kiddos decked in their cutest plaids, apples in hand. October is the perfect month for apple picking, and where better to apple pick than in North Georgia. While Ellijay has the most apple orchards, Blue Ridge is home to the largest orchard in Georgia. … Continue reading
Athens Road Trip: Leap Flying Trapeze School, Five Star Day Cafe, Cali N Tito’s & King of Pops
I spent five years of my life toiling away in the Psychology building at UGA and four of those commuting from Atlanta. And while I don’t miss that commute for one second (and regret not having XM radio), I often miss the small town feel of Athens, only an hour’s drive (and change) from Atlanta. … Continue reading
Road Trip to North Georgia: Jaemor Farms, Hillside Orchard Farms, and Goats on the Roof?!
Let’s face it, road trips with kids are an entirely different experience than the fun-filled adventures I remember from college through pre-kid marriage. Blasting Bon Jovi has been replaced with whimsical remixes of nursery rhymes on repeat play, and incessant requests for a potty stop (usually 10 minutes after the previous one). Deep philosophical conversations … Continue reading