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American Pickers Mike Wolfe’s Antique Archaeology Store In Nashville

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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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Precious Prints – A Fun & Easy Way To Preserve Your Child’s Hand Prints And Foot Prints

Have you ever tried to make a handprint or footprint of your little one? I have and it's not easy. First of all, they do not hold still well. When I tried to do my son's hand, he wouldn't keep it flat on the surface of the clay and kept gouging into it in an attempt to scoop it up. I did not get the hand print. His footprint was easier, but not a job well done by mom. I thought I would give it a try since I received 3 hand/foot print kits for my baby shower. But after messing up 2 of the … [Read more...]

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Hillsboro Chocolate Company – Artisan Chocolate To Savor

Every Valentine's Day, my Daddy was in charge of buying his 4 little girls heart-shaped boxes of chocolates. Every year, I'd methodically push the bottom of each chocolate to reveal its hidden secret, and, without ceremony, immediately throw out the all-chocolate ones and savor only the ones with pink, sticky-sweet centers. While Hershey bars still rank pretty high on my personal hierarchy of needs, I've developed a love of really good artisan chocolate too. I've been known to drive across town … [Read more...]

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Henpeck Market: A Place To Go For Simply Living Life

At the corner of Highway 431 (Lewisburg Pike) and Henpeck Lane sits a sweet Victorian house with a wrap-around porch and a row of gas pumps out in front of it.  Henpeck Market is one of those establishments I’ve driven by for years but never stopped to see what was inside.  I assumed that, since it was a gas station, there would be a small convenience store inside and nothing more.  Finally, a couple weeks ago while looking for property for some clients, I decided … [Read more...]

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All The Best Businesses & Services In Franklin, TN (…Tips For New Residents)

Whether you're new to Franklin, TN or just passing through... chances are you might want to get some recommendations from others before visiting a local business establishment for the first time. Especially if you're in need of a service that could be fairly expensive. That's why we're providing this list of all our favorite places in Franklin, Tennessee (...including all of Williamson County). They have all gone above and beyond for us in terms of customer service.   … [Read more...]

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Florists In Franklin Tennessee Including Teleflora Flower Shops & FTD Florists In Franklin, TN

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Looking for a local florist in the Franklin area to deliver flowers, gift arrangements, or roses to a special friend for Valentine's Day, Easter, a Birthday, Wedding or Anniversary gift, new Baby, or as a Thank You? Here's a good place to start... Whether you're from this area or not, it's easier than ever to send flowers or gift arrangements to someone who lives in Franklin, TN, thanks to the Internet where you can order online and have your flowers delivered locally -- usually the same … [Read more...]

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Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Sauces & Spices Make Great Gifts

I was in Publix yesterday, when I saw: Tennessee Whiskey Jalapeno Pepper Ketchup -- Yum!... we like things HOT. Tennessee Whiskey Hot & Spicy Gourmet Barbecue Sauce -- This stuff is 100 proof! Tennessee Whiskey Jalapeno Hot Sauce -- It can't get any hotter than this! Then I started thinking... regional food favorites like these might make good gifts for out-of-town visitors, or friends & family who've moved away. Try these on for size... … [Read more...]

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Tennessee Titans Toe Rings!

For the Tennessee Titans fan who is tried & true... And they show it in the jewelry they wear... Check out this one-of-a-kind Tennessee Titans toe ring. … [Read more...]

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Tennessee Kids Get Free Books Each Month From Birth To Age 5! (UPDATE: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Is Now International)

Attention all parents in Tennessee: Did you know that your children can receive FREE books every month? Yep... all Tennessee kids from birth to age 5!   … [Read more...]

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Nashville Through The Eyes Of A Child…

I've written about other's opinions of Nashville, Tennessee -- including tourists, college students, and seminar/convention visitors. But have you ever wondered what it would be like to experience Music City, USA through the eyes of a child? Come along, as we explore Nashville, Tennessee from the perspective of a 6-year-old...   A Kid's-Eye-View A few weeks ago, Jim's brother, Steve, and his little whiz kid, Dylan, spent the weekend with us in Nashville. … [Read more...]

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