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I’m Crystal. A Nashville native, wife of 15+ years, and mom of two. I love sharing my favorite family-friendly finds, from easy, healthy-ish meals (with plenty of pizza and Chick-fil-A nights) to local restaurants, travel tips, workouts, and great deals that make everyday life easier.
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If you’re a Nashville local, or just visiting Music City, one of the absolute best places to stay is Gaylord Opryland Resort! Boasting over 2800 rooms, a 9 acre waterfall wonderland atrium with over 10,000 plants, plentiful meeting space, and one of the most amazing indoor/outdoor waterparks, SoundWaves, you could ever imagine….you could spend a […]
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Ok so let’s talk Botox and fillers…I was hesitant to share but I always want to be real and share all the things. Right now in our world of instagram with editing tools and filters we can look our best and that’s not always real life. As we age and our skin changes and our […]
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There are so many amazing restaurants in Nashville that it’s hard to settle on just one to recommend! So, I decided to create a list and organize them by meal: six recommendations for brunch; four for lunch; and six for dinner. I’ll provide an overview of each restaurant so you can choose the ones that […]
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We decided to take advantage of a cloudy day and go pick some strawberries! Strawberry season in the south is usually sometime between April and June. We looked up a few nearby farms and decided to head to Murfreesboro to Batey Farms. Batey Farms is located right off 840 so it was an easy […]
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I have lived in Nashville most of my life and I have to say the only time I have spent much time in Columbia was years ago when I came to Mule Day! Columbia is a small town just south of Nashville with a cute Main Street that feels like you are stepping back in […]
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From a girl who has grown up in Nashville it’s crazy to see how much it has grown! I remember when the “Batman building” was built and we thought that was the tallest building. Today Nashville is covered in high rises with more going up every day. Nashville is Growing Nashville is also now one […]
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January Reset: Setting Realistic Eating Goals for a Healthy Start to the Year January is often seen as a month of fresh starts, new goals, and a renewed commitment to health. After the indulgences of the holiday season, many people set ambitious resolutions around food, fitness, and overall well-being. However, too many restrictive goals can […]
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Over the last year our family has had more health challenges so I started researching more about how air quality can effect your health, and discovered Venta humidifiers. Venturing into the realm of humidifiers can be a game-changer for any parent, especially those with little ones. As a mom navigating the challenges of parenthood, I […]
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While we may have all been busy buying the kids back to school clothes, we can’t forget the moms! I’m loving these items from Evereve, all for under $100 to carry us into fall! Here are some of my favorite everyday finds! Traveling for Labor Day? These are some great travel dresses! A great deal […]
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My personal journey with endometriosis that led to a hysterectomy at age 40.
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If you’re like me, teaching your kids during a pandemic was not something I learned in school, nor do I have a degree in education. This past year we’ve tried a little bit of everything to keep the kids on track, from beginning with a zoom classroom, to homeschooling, to even back in the regular […]
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Southern Snippets is a place for easy meals, family favorites, and everyday inspiration shared from my Nashville kitchen. Real life, good food, and simple ideas to make home feel a little sweeter.
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