Elaine's Blog

“Lavender Fields Forever” By K. Ross If you recall from a blog, I posted a couple of months ago (Tulip Festival edition), I hinted to an upcoming lavender festival.  Well, the wait is over…It’s time to talk about the 2025 Amelia Lavender Festival. I’ve been waiting very patiently since that Tulip...

“A Night in Staunton, VA” By K. Ross Every year my aunt and I get together to celebrate our birthdays!  Sometimes we meet up in my area (Richmond) and sometimes we meet up in her area (Highland County).  This year was a little bit of a struggle with our busy schedules so we decided to meet in the...

“Spring is in the Air” By K. Ross Happy Spring everyone…warmer weather is here!  Now I know you have this weekend planned already, but in case you forgot from last week’s blog…this weekend is in Norfolk Street Food Festival.  Enjoy some delicious food and tell me your favorites!  Since we have th...

“On the Road to Norfolk We Go”By K. RossHow was the Maple Festival?  Did you go?  What fun things did you buy?Well after heading west for the past couple of weeks, it’s time to head east!  After talking about food trucks all of February, I thought you like this.  This weekend, Norfolk is hosting ...

“Let’s take a trip to Highland County” Part 2By K. RossDue to the overwhelming response to last week’s blog, I’ve decided to add a part 2!  I was afraid that that many might have missed out Highland County Maple Festival last weekend, but like this blog…it’s going on again this weekend too!  For ...

“Let’s take a trip to Highland County”By K. Ross Well, we survived the winter months!  Hello March…who’s ready for Spring?!  I’m hoping the winter weather is behind us and we can focus on getting out of the house and find something fun to do.  I don’t know about you, but as soon as the weather ge...

We are Family: My Thanksgiving Traditions Written By: Kristin Spiridigliozzi Adkins I do not know about you but I LOVE this time of the year! Tis the season for the leaves falling, lots of homemade food that you have been salivating at the thought of eating again all year, family and friends, and...

Come to Richmond:  Edgar Allen Poe Museum One Lovely Saturday this past spring my best friend John and I went to see the Edgar Allen Poe Museum in Richmond, Virginia. We just loved it.  It really is impactful to see his possessions and be in the same space that he lived in as a college student. W...

Have You Tried TOUS les JOURS? You MUST! A few weeks ago my best friend text me asking if she could take me to this new bakery in town that recently opened to have coffee and a pastry for my birthday. I of course couldn’t pass up checking out a new bakery in town. When you walk in you are greeted...

Falling in Love with my Fall Garden! Fall is right around the corner! With summer officially coming to an end soon and my once lush garden is not producing much anymore, I stared thinking maybe this year I could plant a fall garden. I’ve never done a fall garden so I decided to look up which crop...