This is my second time attending ATL Carnival. My first one, which was my first time at carnival all together, was 2018. I became instantly addicted. It’s an expensive hobby, but the experience and friendships you develop are priceless. Being that I’ve given the history of carnival in a previous post, I won’t go downContinue reading “ATL Carnival”
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N2DEEP Rodeo 2023
Each year, the saddle club N2DEEP hosts a rodeo in Boiling Springs, right outside of Shelby, NC. The event lasts Thursday to Sunday. However, if you just want to see the actual rodeo, you can go up on Saturday afternoon. After the rodeo, there’s a line dance party. If you’d like to join us inContinue reading “N2DEEP Rodeo 2023”
Things to do in Charlotte with Kids
As a teacher, I have plenty of time on my hands to spend with my kids. This is probably the single most important reason I stay in education. We only have 936 Saturdays with our kids, so I cherish those long summer days. However, sometimes, we tend to get fed up with each other becauseContinue reading “Things to do in Charlotte with Kids”
Dating on the Cheap: Charlotte Edition
*No one paid to be featured in this blog. However, if you’d like your business to be featured, please contact me for additional details. Dating in Charlotte for me was a challenge at first. By dating, I mean finding things for me and my significant other to do. We are from Charleston, where everything isContinue reading “Dating on the Cheap: Charlotte Edition”
Queen’s Cup Steeplechase
The 26th Annual Queen’s Cup Steeplechase, took place in Mineral Springs, NC, benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association. This horse and dog race takes place the last Saturday of April and is attended by thousands of people. Similar to the Kentucky Derby, people dress up, wear unique hats, and make bets on horses and cute doggies. GrabContinue reading “Queen’s Cup Steeplechase”
5 Things to do on a Long Layover
Have you ever had an extended stay at the airport? Y’all, my trip to and from Jamaica was craziness. Long layovers and missed connections. So, first of all, if you ever try to book a flight for a carnival, please save up. It’s super expensive. Therefore, I tried to find the cheapest way to getContinue reading “5 Things to do on a Long Layover”
Jamaica Carnival
Taking place in April, Jamaica boasts one of the largest carnivals after Trinidad and Caribana (Toronto Carnival). This year, 2023, was the first carnival following the pandemic. And, it was amazing, if I do say so myself.If you plan to go, please schedule your accommodations months in advance and go with a band that hasContinue reading “Jamaica Carnival”
Starting Over
OMG! Y’all! This past weekend, I was in DC with my family for spring break. You wouldn’t believe what happened to me. I woke up Saturday morning to an alert from FB that my account was suspended due to recent posts that violated their guidelines. I was shocked because I never post anything inappropriate. So,Continue reading “Starting Over”
Caribana 2023
Caribana aka Toronto Caribbean Carnival takes place August 3rd – August 7th in Downtown Toronto, Canada. Join me as I fete and take over da road! Below are my featured fetes. Catch me outside! For more fete ideas, check out my sponsor! Our Favorite Fetes Post sponsored by Toronto Caribana Reggae vs Soca on theContinue reading “Caribana 2023”
Steal My Itinerary: Gatlinburg, TN
A group of girls and I decided to plan a trip to Gatlinburg. Now, if you’re my true friend, you know that the last time I went, it was mediocre. I think I figured out why. The key to enjoying Gatlinburg is to rent a cabin. A hotel just doesn’t hit the same spot. SubscribeContinue reading “Steal My Itinerary: Gatlinburg, TN”
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