Cullman hit it out of the park with its first Christkindlmarkt, aka German Christmas Market. I recently had the absolute pleasure of experiencing this festive extravaganza and believe me, it deserves a solid five-star rating. This is not just your average holiday event. It's a must-attend experience that will put you in the Christmas spirit.… Continue reading Experience A Taste of Germany at Cullman’s Christmas Market
Off The Beaten Path Pizzeria Is Fire
This small pizzeria off the beaten path near Huntsville, Alabama is FIRE!
Hound & Harvest
A New Backyard Bistro In Huntsville Looking for a new place to eat in Huntsville? I recently discovered the backyard bistro in Huntsville, Alabama called Hound & Harvest, and I love it! Diners can eat inside or outside on the patio or below in the courtyard. Best of all… it’s pet friendly. It’s located in a former… Continue reading Hound & Harvest
ChatGPT: Benefits and Challenges for Public Relations
Chances are if you have a pulse, you’ve heard of ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer)— an Artificial Intelligence program by OpenAI that stands to transform our work, content, research, transactions, etc., much like the way the internet did in the 90s. We have seen a tsunami of content about ChatGPT and similar AI software just in… Continue reading ChatGPT: Benefits and Challenges for Public Relations
Melt-In-Your-Mouth Steaks, Margaritas and Stunning Sunset Views:
Three Reasons to Visit Lake Guntersville’s City Harbor Forget the fishing at Lake Guntersville – let’s eat, drink and enjoy spectacular views. City Harbor is the perfect place to watch the sunset over Lake Guntersville and grab a drink and bite to eat. I’ve dined at two restaurants, and both offer savory meals and cocktails… Continue reading Melt-In-Your-Mouth Steaks, Margaritas and Stunning Sunset Views:
The Draw to Buc-ee’s
So, what’s the draw to the roadside mega convenience store with a buck-toothed Beaver in a red cap as its mascot? I first experienced a Buc-ee’s when driving back home to Tuscaloosa, Alabama from Dallas, Texas in 2015. I had seen the billboards across Texas and decided that I needed to see what Bucee’s was… Continue reading The Draw to Buc-ee’s
Downtown Huntsville Lights Up With Tinsel Trail
If you're looking to get into the holiday spirit, a stroll in downtown Huntsville may be just the thing. Hundreds of decorated Christmas trees line the walking path at Big Spring Park this time every year for the Tinsel Trail. Businesses and organizations from medical companies and real estate agencies to manufacturing and government contractors… Continue reading Downtown Huntsville Lights Up With Tinsel Trail
Haunted Mansion Dinner
Overlooking the city of Huntsville, Alabama atop Monte Sano (Round Top Mountain) sits the historic Burritt mansion. Every October, for a few limited nights, the mansion becomes a place for gruesome characters to feed their guests meals of fingers, eyeballs and worms, but only if you're one of the lucky ones to sign up for… Continue reading Haunted Mansion Dinner
Five Ghost Tours Embody Halloween Spirit
What better way to get into the spirit of the season than to experience first-hand some of Alabama’s haunted history?
Now That’s Italian
Pasta anyone? You’ll want to try Amerigo. I love pasta. I love Italian food. So when I discovered that an Italian Restaurant was opening in Huntsville, Alabama I was pumped with excitement. After a yearlong wait, the opening day had arrived and I made sure to make reservations at Amerigo. My husband and I dined… Continue reading Now That’s Italian
Pet-Friendly Getaway
https://open.spotify.com/episode/15Yynq3IPuFGru3ndL7jZL I think that I found the perfect weekend getaway for pet parents. The small, historic town of Franklin Tennessee is paws down one of the most welcoming to dogs with its pet-friendly hotel, restaurants and shops. Walk into most any pet-friendly shop and your fur baby will be offered treats and water. Just minutes… Continue reading Pet-Friendly Getaway
A Sweet Escape
Lake Oconee Georgia For the first time since Covid my husband and I decided to take a vacation. Yes, 2022 would be the first time in three years that we have ventured away from home. Our destination? The Ritz Carlton on Lake Oconee in Georgia. We packed our bags and headed east to Georgia. A… Continue reading A Sweet Escape
Pillow Talk
I’d like to share one of my recent everyday experiences. It’s one that I believe many of us can relate to and imagine — especially those who travel a lot. Here's my quick rant. I recently took a short road trip and forgot my pillow from home. Yes, I did it. I always pack my… Continue reading Pillow Talk
Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb
“Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb” is typically a proverb used to describe the transition from winter to spring, but I think it’s the perfect analogy for how we experienced the transition to the new year in North Alabama and probably many other areas of the U.S. this past weekend. As we ushered… Continue reading Out Like a Lion, In Like a Lamb
Galaxy of Lights “Must-See” for the Holidays
Looking for something to put you in the holiday spirit? In search of some family fun? Seeking an experience to create holiday memories? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it’s definitely time to visit Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy Of Lights. https://videopress.com/v/BhD3EJIL?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&loop=true&preloadContent=metadata This display is so spectacular that USA Today named the Galaxy… Continue reading Galaxy of Lights “Must-See” for the Holidays
A Thanksgiving Back Story
Today is November 24, 2021, the day before Thanksgiving. I have much to be thankful for. One year ago, I had back surgery. Before that, for two years, I could barely walk a block without excruciating back pain. My pain would be so intense that I would have to stop in my tracks and sit… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Back Story
My Jack Daniels Experience
Corn, barley, rye, yeast and fresh spring water. Those are the ingredients in every bottle of Jack Daniels Whiskey. That’s it. Five ingredients. Of course, there are other ingredients in the flavored whiskey like the Tennessee Apple and Honey. Furthermore, you can buy your very own barrel of whiskey at the Jack Daniels Distillery, which equals… Continue reading My Jack Daniels Experience
Cave Offers Cool Family Fun for Summer
A herd of elephants butts, a slice of bacon, and a Christmas tree etched in stone are just of few of the formations you’ll see in Cathedral Caverns if you use your imagination.
Picking Tulips in North Alabama
Family fun picking Tulips in North Alabama
Soap, Socks, and Sheets: Among My Top 10 Favorite Things Made in Alabama
There’s plenty to like about Alabama from its space and music history in North Alabama, to the white sand beaches of the coast, and its lakes, parks and Civil Rights History across the state. But what I enjoy the most about Alabama are the home-made products crafted by some of the best artisans in the… Continue reading Soap, Socks, and Sheets: Among My Top 10 Favorite Things Made in Alabama
Picking Farm Fresh Strawberries
Serious question…have you ever bought the sweetest strawberries you have ever tasted from the grocery store? Be honest. Yeah, I didn’t think so. I am so tired of buying the pints of strawberries to only have three or four taste sweet. They are picked too early, then shipped to stores to ripen. A few are… Continue reading Picking Farm Fresh Strawberries
Iceland…Where Time Begins
https://open.spotify.com/show/1BCa6QQBHr9pjP5QklO82h Listen Its landscape is rugged with dramatic scenery that will take your breath away. From its lava caves, hot springs and geysers below, to its volcanoes, waterfalls and glaciers above, Iceland is more than the land of fire and ice—it’s where time begins. L-R: Blue Lagoon, Waterfall, Preparing for Cave Tour Just ask master… Continue reading Iceland…Where Time Begins
Cozy, Creaky Wood Floors, Delicious Italian Dishes
These are the words that best describe one of my favorite places to eat in downtown Huntsville, Mazzara’s Italian Restaurant. Downtown Huntsville has a variety of restaurants and bars, but Mazzara's should be on everyone’s radar. It’s off the beaten path —just off the square…housed in the quaint, historic Humphrey’s-Rodgers House built in the mid-1800s.… Continue reading Cozy, Creaky Wood Floors, Delicious Italian Dishes
Everyday Edith 