Author Archives: Franci

21 Ideas for Beating Summer Boredom with Kids

Layout of three photos of a 3rd grade boy making giant bubbles with a wand. He's outside.

We’ve hit the point in the summer where our kids are saying they’re bored and have nothing to do. I’ve come up with a list that hopefully will help occupy the time we have left of summer.

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Hi! Let’s Catch Up

Picture from across the water looking at Cane Creek Falls in Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, TN.
Cane Creek Falls in Fall Creek Falls State Park

What have you been up to? We’ve been spending lots of time with family and recently took a trip to Fall Creek Falls State Park here in Tennessee with Brent’s family. We had such a good time hiking, swimming, and hanging out.

Here’s the scoop on what I’ve been doing recently and some things I’ve been wanting to share.

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The Russell: A Stay in Eclectic East Nashville

bold colored round stained glass window of a church that has been converted to The Russell Hotel in East Nashville.

For our anniversary this year, we decided on a get-a-way in our own city. With COVID-19 cases rising and travel being limited we thought it would be a great opportunity to explore an area close to home. East Nashville is a hip, creative area with murals, yummy food spots and lots of color.

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