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American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s Antique Archaeology Store In Nashville

The History Channel has made "picking" famous. What is picking you ask? Picking in its very essence is finding treasures via other people's trash. Two people have made antique picking an American pastime: Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz. Through their show on the History Channel, American Pickers, the world was introduced (or re-introduced) to picking. Mike and Frank, with the help of their assistant Danielle, travel all over the United States in great anticipation of finding treasures by … [Read more...]

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Review Of CMA Country Christmas Show, A Holiday Special That Tapes In Nashville & Airs On ABC Each Year

If you like Country music and Christmas music, then the CMA Country Christmas show is for you. If you like Christmas music but not Country music, you may or may not enjoy this show. (There are a couple of performances by mainstream artists.) If you like Country music but not Christmas music, this show is most likely not for you. Let me explain... … [Read more...]

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Nashville Skatepark Review: Two Rivers Skate Park

You can't always skateboard outside in Nashville (anywhere really), but there are several months out of the year that are perfectly ideal for it. When that's the case, grab your skateboard, BMX bike, or inline skates and head over to Two Rivers Skatepark! This park is FREE, it's big, and it has some awesome features sure to keep any skater or biker busy for hours. This is our family's review of the skatepark... … [Read more...]

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The Frist Center: A Nashville Art Museum With Fun Stuff For Adults… And Kids

The Frist Center for the Visual Arts is not your typical art museum. Located in downtown Nashville -- on Broadway -- The Frist Center offers not only visual arts galleries but also a hands-on family-friendly interactive area. On the day of our visit, I had my son Garrett and my nephew Austin (both 9) with me. Art museums are not just for adults. The Frist Center for the Visual Arts has a special area, especially for kids – Martin ArtQuest. There are thirty hands-on stations that … [Read more...]

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Nashville Shores Coupons & Water Park Review – Tips From A Frugal Mom

Nashville isn't exactly known for its water parks, but we have a really awesome one right here in our own back yard. It's called Nashville Shores. I'm originally from Florida, and I am a water park enthusiast. Some things that I always look for in a water park are: safety, cleanliness, seating, and fun for all ages. Obviously, safety and cleanliness are the 2 most important, but if you can't find a place to plop your stuff for the day, the fun factor takes a big hit. It's also huge … [Read more...]

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10 Fun Activities To Do With Kids In Nashville

This list of fun things to do with kids in Nashville is not in any particular order. I have done quite a few of these activities with my kids, but not all of them... yet! We have only lived in Nashville for 2 years. We plan on doing some of these ourselves in the next few weeks. … [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

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

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

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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Videos + Review Of Sixth Avenue Skatepark In Nashville

Sixth Avenue Skatepark is located in the heart of downtown Nashville. This park offers indoor and outdoor skating areas, but it is better known for its indoor facility. If you have skateboard, scooter, or BMX enthusiasts you'll want to check this park out! I have two boys Gavin (11) and Garrett (9) who love skateboarding and scootering. … [Read more...]