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About Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

Sopapilla’s Franklin TN: New Mexican Cuisine At Its Best!

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Sopapillas is a New Mexican restaurant in Franklin, Tennessee that somehow slipped past my radar until today. They've been open for almost 3 years -- at the corner of Franklin Road and Moore's Lane. The owner is Steve Dale (the bass guitarist for Little Big Town), who "brings to the south a taste of what he grew up on in New Mexico and Arizona." Hubby and I have driven past Sopapilla's (and a handful of other restaurants in that shopping center) numerous times saying, "We should stop in … [Read more...]

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Photos & Videos Of George Jones’ Home For Sale In Franklin, TN

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Much like Alan Jackson's home, I can't count the number of times I've been to George Jones' house. Like thousands of others, we visited the home of George and Nancy Jones during the Christmas holidays each year. Their Christmas light display was truly amazing. And if friends were in town, we made a point to take them as well. It was one of the highlights on our holiday lights tour around Nashville. George Jones recently put his Williamson County home up for sale (4025 Nestledown … [Read more...]

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Franklin Tennessee Dog Park Review: The K9 Korral At Harlinsdale Park

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We already have a favorite dog park in Franklin... it's Maggie's Bark Park. Our second favorite is Warner Dog Park. But still, I was incredibly excited when I heard there was another new dog park in town! It's called the K9 Korral Dog Park at Harlinsdale Farm. So the dog and I both jumped in the Jeep and we went to check it out...   First Impressions I can't count the number of times I've passed by Harlinsdale Farm on Franklin Road, yet I never stopped to see what … [Read more...]

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Nashville Road Trip Checklist: 6 Things To Do Before You Hit The Road

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With all the fun the Nashville area has to offer year-round, there's a solid argument for never leaving. Still, few things do more to ignite our spirit of fun and adventure than hitting the open road. Whether you're heading to the Smokies in the fall or to the Land Between the Lakes for a late summer retreat, one of Nashville's assets is its geographical proximity to so many other outdoor and cultural landmarks within an afternoon's drive, from Mammoth Cave to Memphis. Before … [Read more...]

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Shawn Mullins, Chuck Cannon, Tom Bukovac And More At 3rd & Lindsley

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First, I just have to say how much I love the new setup at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville! In the past, there was a tiny stage and a cramped interior. Now, there's a huge stage, a private entrance next to the stage for the musicians, and plenty of seats -- all with great seats from all angles -- including stage left, stage right, and balconies! 3rd and Lindsley has always been one of my favorite small clubs to see live music, but now it definitely ranks #1. If you haven't been there … [Read more...]

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Want All Natural Dog Food Delivered For FREE? See Why We Love Nature’s Select Pet Food Delivery Service

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A few years ago, I made the switch from a commercial, store-bought dog food to a private label natural dog food that's made in the USA and delivered to my home... for FREE! Why? Convenience. Price. And natural ingredients! 5 ways to cut that doggone pet food tab: Set up a subscription online to get your pet food delivered to your door automatically on a regular basis. Amazon.com, PetFoodDirect.com and Dog.com all offer discounts for that service. Source I first heard about Nature's … [Read more...]

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Visiting Nashville For The First Time? Some Things You Definitely Must Do While You’re In Music City

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The one question that we are asked most often is: What should we do while we are in Nashville? Our answer is usually customized like this or this to suit your specific interests. (Be sure to check out both of those lists to see some recommendations that aren't listed below!) Generally speaking, our recommendations are typically based on: the type of music you enjoy whether you are driving or flying into Nashville (thus, whether you'll have access to a cab or rental car) where … [Read more...]

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Nashville Nightlife & Pub Crawls: The Best Downtown Nashville Bars And Honky Tonks

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Jim and I usually only go to the downtown Nashville bars for music & drinks whenever out-of-town guests are in town. Maybe if we lived closer, we would go more frequently. But we've always lived south of Nashville -- first in Franklin. And now in Spring Hill. To be honest, I’m not all that interested in watching cover bands (which is what you find in some of the Nashville bars). With the amazing quality of musicians, singers, and songwriters that we have here in Nashville, Jim and … [Read more...]

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Pancake Pantry Nashville: Add It To Your Bucket List!

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Soon after we moved to Nashville in 2001, Jim made a point to take me to one of Nashville's most popular places for breakfast: the Pancake Pantry! He had lived in Nashville before, and he also took a lot of business trips here with his previous jobs, so Jim was very familiar with this historic restaurant. One way he enticed me to go was by telling me about all of the Nashville celebrities who dine there. Most recently, Jim took clients to the Pancake Pantry for breakfast and they … [Read more...]

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2010 Nashville Flood Facts And Photos

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The Nashville flood was unprecedented and the first of its kind for this area. Around here, they call it the 1000-year flood. The 2 days of constant rain and flooding which took place on May 1-2, 2010 in Nashville Tennessee broke all kinds of records: It was the most rainfall in 2 days in Nashville's history. Rivers throughout Middle Tennessee crested at record high levels, exceeding previous highs by as much as 14 feet. It was one of the largest U.S. floods in the last 100 years, … [Read more...]

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