"Down on music row. Down on music row. If you want to be a star. That's where you've got to go." Living in Nashville is a lot like these infamous lyrics by the ultimate Tennessean herself Dolly Parton. It definitely has its perks; live music on just about every corner/any day of the week, frequent celeb sightings, and southern food so ... READ MORE
All Aboard the Polar Express: Fun Christmas Family Traditions
Family is what defines me, they are the people who I wake up for every day of my life and the ones I think about at night when I close my eyes and thank the Lord for the many blessings that I have. Now don't get me wrong, we all have family issues and struggles, no ones family is perfect.....NO ONE!!! Mine is far from it, ... READ MORE
A Complete Maine Travel Guide
Birthdays are something I've started to hide from, like pull the covers over your head and turn on Love Actually kind of hide from...side note I just can't resist that movie, but THIS year was far from any ordinary birthday. For my 35th birthday....(yes I feel old typing that...sigh, I'll have you know I am still 24 at heart), Justin ... READ MORE
El Paraíso: Azulik Tulum
Have you ever had a free plane ticket and had no idea where to go? Well after getting stuck in Atlanta last year from a cancelled flight and driving home with 5 strangers at 1 am (that's another story), I was given a few free vouchers and so our Tulum trip was born. There is just something so rejuvenating about putting your toes in the sand and ... READ MORE
Leslie the Wanderlust: my Travel Bucket List
One of my absolute favorite things in life is to travel. For me, traveling creates lasting memories that we can share with our children and reflect on fondly for years to come. Traveling opens up our hearts and our minds to how others live, allowing us to more easily relate to the rest of the world. It makes us bigger than we are ... READ MORE