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Dining at Staplehouse Atlanta

Sometimes you wonder if it’s all worth the hype…you know…the fabulous new kid on the block restaurant with a hip vibe…  I’ve wondered this about Staplehouse for the last year (although friends have told me it was *that* good).  Staplehouse is the hottest ticket in town in Atlanta.  Reservations are unbelievably difficult to come by […]

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Inn on Fifth

Girls Weekend in Naples, Florida–Inn on Fifth

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Little Black Dresses, Buckets of Champagne, Gin and Tonics at the Pool, Dinner Reservations, Girl Talk 24/7….you gotta love a good girls’ weekend!!!  Our group of fabulous women descended on the town of Naples, Florida armed with restaurant recommendations, Cards Against Humanity, and vintage champagne.  Our home base for

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Dinner at 10 Degrees South Atlanta

South Africa has been hot hot hot this year! I’ve been planning South African itineraries for honeymooners, families, and wine lovers.  It’s such a diverse destination offering winelands, dramatic scenery, shark diving, and Safari…and it’s easily combinable with other countries to widen the adventure to Victoria Falls, Botswana, and the beaches of Mozambique.  When the

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Disney Magic Kingdom

Disney: The Good, The Bad and The Mousy: A Primer for Those with an Obligatory Mouse Experience

Disclaimer:  I am not a Mouseketeer Poohbah Status Disney Fan.  I like The Mouse.  I love Pluto.  I’ve even buried the memories of riding It’s a Small World as a teen….somewhat.  But when the Chickadee and her little Minis request the presence of MiMi and Poppie at Walt Disney World…just like with the Queen, one

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Oakland Cemetery

Haunted Oakland Cemetery, Atlanta

Run Like Hell…the name beckoned….Run Like Hell through a haunted cemetery–the beautiful, otherworldly Oakland Cemetery just before Halloween??  Yes Please!!!    Last weekend, The Man and I enjoyed a costumed 5K run through Oakland Cemetery in Midtown Atlanta.  We’ve been exploring our new city as tourists in our own backyard and this seemed like a

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Pepas Pub Crawl Anna Maria

Four Fun Activities for a Fabulous Multi-Generational Vacation

Multi-generational vacations are a great way for families to reconnect!  Every other year my family has a destination Christmas extravaganza.  We rent a home somewhere warm, plan dinner nights, happy hours, pool time, and lots and lots of fun.  It’s nice to catch up….and most importantly, to build new memories.  Since we share a home

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Top 5 reasons to have a wedding on Hilton Head Island

Recently, I attended a gorgeous wedding on a sailboat at Hilton Head Island.  The whole experience was just fab!  The views, the food, and the company pulled off simple elegance in the best way possible.  For a relaxing, yet chic wedding, these are the top 5 things to look for! #5:  Plenty of accommodations A

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