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HGTV's 'Bang For Your Buck' Show Is Looking For Creative Outdoor Living Spaces In Nashville!

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:42:25 -0600

I received the following information via email from HGTV today...

Good News: If you live in Nashville and you've recently created an outdoor living space at your home, then you can be on HGTV's Bang For Your Buck TV series!

The show's hosts include:

Lisa LaPorta
Monica Pedersen
Sabrina Soto
Lytel Young

Here's the scoop...

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The Big Bang Dueling Pianos Bar In Nashville - What It's Like

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:38:11 -0600

My first visit to The Big Bang in Nashville was for my friends 30th birthday - Bang! (pun intended)

At first, I wasn't sure about the idea of "dueling pianos."

It sounded boring. Boy, was I wrong!

We had the best time. And I was dancing in my chair the whole time (considering the dance floor is very small).

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Franklin Farmers Market: A First-Timer's Review

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:25:56 -0600

I had never been to the Franklin Farmers Market before this. Wow, have I been missing out!

The Franklin Farmer's Market is held behind the Factory at Franklin (230 Franklin Road at the corner of Franklin Road and Liberty Pike).

It's open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. each May through October.

We arrived at about noon to a nearly full parking lot. Be sure to plan accordingly for finding a parking spot, or walking to the market from where you have to park.

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Rainbow Play Systems: A Party Room For Kids In Franklin, TN

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:37:39 -0600

If you are looking for something to help entertain your active child on a rainy day, look no further.

The Rainbow Play Systems Party Room is a nice replacement for playing in the soggy backyard.

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Glow Galaxy: Glow In The Dark Fun For Kids Birthday Parties & Open Play!

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:46:48 -0600

Glow Galaxy is a glow-in-the-dark play place hidden off Seaboard Lane, behind the Cool Springs YMCA.

We've been there twice now for birthday parties, and they sure are fun!

The birthday child gets a tie dyed shirt that really lights up in the black light, and all of the participants get a glowing bracelet.

After a few minutes of instructions and going over the rules, the kids are let loose in a glowing room with an outer space theme.

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Learning Express Toy Store In Cool Springs

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:28:43 -0600

I received a Grand Opening flyer for Learning Express Toys last month.

And while I didn't make it to the celebration on March 27th, I needed to check it out.

Any place that looks like it can help to entertain my 5-year-old for awhile is worth a peek.

Its unassuming storefront, nestled in between the Verizon store and Subway, is hiding quite a gem inside.

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Swankys Taco Shop In Cool Springs

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 16:38:23 -0600

Swankys Taco Shop is a new addition to the Meridian Cool Springs center in Franklin.

As we really like Mexican food, my husband and I decided to try it out.

Swanky's is a "fast casual" restaurant -- meaning you order, pay, and take your food to your own table. They have recently changed to full table service after 4:00 pm.

They offer burritos, tacos, low-carb bowls, selections from the grill, and even a kids menu.

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Mickey Roos Restaurant Review - Franklin, TN

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:11:04 -0600

In an attempt for a cheap date recently, my husband and I used the Restaurant.com website to purchase a gift certificate for Mickey Roos on Hillsboro Road in Franklin.

Restaurant.com was offering a $25 gift certificate for $10. We also used the RetailMeNot.com website and found a discount code that actually let us buy the $25 gift certificate for $2 -- a pretty good deal for a cheap date!

I had never been to Mickey Roos before, but I love barbeque so I was hoping for good things. I wasn't disappointed.

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Free Dog Training Tips, Pet Food Tips & More At The Farm At Natchez Trace

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:07:07 -0600

Just had to share this info with the dog owners in Franklin...

As part of their 2009 lecture series at The Farm, they're offering a number of small-group sessions with experts in the field.

Dog owners in Franklin will surely appreciate the fact that these lectures are FREE.

What a great way to get together with other dog owners in the area and learn some new things that may benefit your dog!

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An Independent Film Festival Right Here In Franklin

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:06:17 -0600

Do you love good independent films and, like me, wonder why you have to go all the way to The Belcourt or Green Hills to see them?

Well, here's something you're gonna love!

Grab a sitter, money for popcorn and get ready to head to Carmike Cinemas Thoroughbred 20 in Franklin for the Independent Film Festival March 2 through April 11.

One film will be featured each of the 6 weeks of the film festival and all movies are only $5.

Funky and a bargain! Maybe if we wish hard enough they'll do a combo snack special just for the festival! (Okay, it doesn't hurt to wish!)

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Hillsboro Chocolate Company - Artisan Chocolate To Savor

Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:55:43 -0600

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 for a chocolate fix.

So, it was with joy that I discovered the Hillsboro Chocolate Company located in the Grassland area and open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

From chocolate fixes to kids' holiday gifts, corporate gifts and wedding favors, they have something for every occasion.

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Barbara's Homecookin' - Better Than Your Mama's?

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:52:22 -0600

Hunkering down can mean many different things. To Southerners, it can also mean sitting down to Mama's home cooking and eating yourself silly.

Well, here's a place for anybody who loves to hunker down to good old-fashioned Southern fare -- Barbara's Homecookin' in the Grassland area of Franklin.

It's so good it almost tastes like your Mama made it but I assure you it has been made by the owner, Barbara Thomas, a Southern Mississippi transplant, who cooks up some of the best comfort food around.

As my Daddy once said about the place, "It ain't much to look at but the food sure is good." Amen, Daddy!

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French's Shoe And Boot Outlet: A Fun & Unique Place To Shop

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 13:33:53 -0600

What boot keeps feet toasty warm, made Oprah's favorite things list for several years, and was on the Christmas list of many college and high school girls this year?

If you've answered UGGS, perhaps it is because you've tried on a pair of the sheep skin lined boots yourself.

Generally, there is only one thing that has scared me away from UGG boots -- the price. At a starting price of over $100, I've never been able to convince myself that the boots are worth it.

I wasn't able to convince myself of it until a friend of mine introduced me to French's Shoe and Boot Outlet, a great place to score a fantastic deal on UGGS, as well as lots of other shoe and boot styles.

French's is located at 1020 Columbia Avenue and is open Mondays through Saturdays from 10 to seven and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Pueblo Real Restaurant In Franklin - A Review

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:02:40 -0600

It is rare to ever find Mexican food that I do not like, but I think there is a big difference between good Mexican food and great Mexican food. I think the main difference for me is the amount of flavors and the way the spices are used -- that the flavors don’t all end up tasting the same.

Recently, friends invited us to eat at their favorite Franklin Mexican restaurant, Pueblo Real, and I found a new favorite place for great Mexican food.

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Franklin Mercantile Deli: Sit, Stay, and Eat Great Food!

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:00:47 -0600

The Franklin Mercantile Deli is a place that just feels cozy.

My husband was the first one to notice it during a breakfast visit to the Merc and as soon as he said it I noticed that, yes, that peaceful happy feeling was emanating as much from the restaurant itself as it was from our bellies full of pancake goodness.

The owners, Graeme and Corrie Asch, take as much pride in making you feel welcome there as they do in cooking up great food with fresh ingredients at great prices.

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