There are few things equal to rainy days in making children of all ages restless.
My kids, who normally find plenty of things to do for themselves inside, are suddenly bored with all indoor activities.
The whole "why don't you clean your room if you're so bored" thing doesn't really work in my home, so I have my own list of rainy day activities.
Continue reading: Rainy Day Fun In Franklin, TN
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The newest business to open in Franklin's historic downtown is Sweet Cece's. They offer self serve yogurt with flavors that change weekly.
I didn't hear about it from anyone, I just drive by it a lot and based on the constant crowd, I wanted to try it.
It's in a great and highly visible location on the corner of Main Street and 5th Avenue at Five Points.
I finally made it there about a month after it opened. This is what it was like...
Continue reading: Sweet Cece's Frozen Yogurt & Treats
I've been to Boscos in Cool Springs several times now.
The reason that I originally went is because I like the Boscos located in Nashville and I was glad that they opened a location in Franklin.
I like the Cool Springs location better. They have the same beer (trucked in from the Nashville location) and mostly the same menu, but the atmosphere is a little different. It is a very comfortable atmosphere with great unpretentious service.
The Nashville location has more of a brewery feel with a younger college crowd since it's located in Hillsboro Village close to the Vanderbilt campus.
Continue reading: Cool Springs Boscos Restaurant & Bar
WHO: Children, pets, and families are welcome to attend this pet-friendly event.
WHAT: Portraits may be made with or without Santa in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree and stone fireplace at The Farm.
WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd & Friday, December 4th from 5pm to 8pm.
WHERE: The Farm at Natchez Trace (9479 Hwy 96 W, Franklin, TN)
There will be art openings & talks, a book signing, and holiday receptions at art galleries citywide.
The Nashville Association of Art Dealers (NAAD), a large art gallery membership located in neighborhoods across Nashville, continues its citywide gallery alliance with Art After Hours on the first Thursday of the month (December 3, 2009) from 5pm to 8pm.
This month’s art event offers an array of special holiday offerings, art openings and art talks, and an art book signing providing art lovers and patrons a wonderful opportunity to explore Nashville’s active art scene.
I have never stood in line at the mall to get my son's picture taken with Santa and I never will.
I have been spoiled by the staff at A Private Gathering in Franklin.
I get to make an appointment with Santa and have a luxurious 20-minute sitting and then have fabulous pictures to show for it!
Continue reading: Pictures With Santa In Franklin, TN
I took this photo downtown Franklin, TN -- right in front of the Franklin Post Office.
PHOTO CAPTION:
Welcome to beautiful downtown Franklin. Have a seat.
...Well, on second thought, you better sit somewhere else!
Although Sweet and Sassy is a very girly place, they also do little boy haircuts too. I actually called the salon and asked.
UPDATE: Today, it's called Divas & Dudes - The Family Salon.
The first time I took my son, I scanned the salon and saw plenty of other boys too. Even though he wasn't even 2 years old at the time, I had to make sure I didn't make him the butt of any jokes later in life.
The reason that I tried Sweet & Sassy in the first place was because I didn't have good luck with Snip Its -- another salon for kids in Franklin. The haircuts my son received there were not consistently good and the staff wasn't very friendly. My biggest concern was that they don't take appointments unless you are a member and pay a fee.
Like most toddlers, my son doesn't wait easily. Sweet and Sassy does take appointments so I immediately wanted to give it a try!
Continue reading: Sweet & Sassy / Divas & Dudes Hair Salon
The Franklin farmer's market is giving away FREE pumpkins this weekend as part of their FallFest activities.
FallFest includes fun arts, crafts and tastings, in addition to the typical vendors you can always find at the farmers market.
The Franklin farmers market FallFest takes place this Saturday from 8AM to 1PM at the Franklin Factory.
We're saying "thank you" with a celebration of farms, food and fun. It's time for FallFest, Saturday October 24th. There's free mini-pumpkins for the kids (while supplies last), along with a free breakfast for the first 200 customers at the market. There will be special arts and crafts too along with the contest for the best scarecrow among the farmers plus great live music all through the market day. And as always, the absolute best in fresh food from local farms. So mark your calendar now for October 24th and get ready to celebrate at FallFest! Source
