In my post, The Ultimate Guide to Visiting River Street in Savannah, GA, I mention that my first stop when visiting Savannah is always to River Street Sweets. In fact, in 20+ years of annual trips to Savannah growing up, I never once missed a visit to my favorite famous candy shop! It embodies Southern charm, and that's just one of the many reasons this little candy store is my top stop along the river.An oversized antique candy display cabinet chock full of tempting sweets dominates the … [Read more...]
Enjoy the Holidays in Gruene Texas
If you've read my 10 Things To Do In Gruene Texas post, then you already know it's one of my favorite small towns in the entire state of Texas. A visit during the holiday season is an absolute must! Here's a complete guide to the holidays in Gruene Texas.If you find this guide to Gruene during the holiday season helpful, please share it on Pinterest!FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to you. You … [Read more...]
I’m Dreaming of a Gruene Christmas
Sure, I could be dreaming of a white Christmas right about now -- but it's so much more fun to think Gruene! After all, what could be better than Christmas in Gruene? It's one of my favorite small towns in Texas. I'm currently working on a very detailed guide that will be posted on Thanksgiving day (tomorrow, for non U.S. readers). I'm also working on a post about the famous Gruene Hall and a Gruene shopping guide. In the meantime, I thought I'd share a sneak peek of this small town … [Read more...]
Vacation Preview: Hilton Head Island
We're vacationing on Hilton Head Island this week and having a blast, so I thought I'd share a peek at some of the good times from our trip so far! Our family has belonged to a timeshare on the island for 20 years+, so we've been vacationing here for a long time. It's a beautiful place. We've spent lots of time on the beach and even more by the pool. We've done some shopping. And we've eaten lots of yummy seafood and splurged on delicious desserts. Pop Pop turned 74! (Happy Birthday, Pops!) … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Activities on Hilton Head Island for the 4th of July
Are you planning a trip to Hilton Head Island over the 4th of July? My family has owned a condo there for 20+ years, so I've been spending time there since my early teens. It's a very family friendly vacation destination, so I wanted to share a couple things you can do in the area that are specific to the 4th of July weekend.FTC Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we’ll receive a small referral fee from purchases at no cost to you. You can read our affiliate policy … [Read more...]