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Applying Embroidered Patches on Your Clothing

November 23, 2017
Patches have existed since time immemorial. The initial military patches were worn by soldiers on their sleeves during the war to indicate their ranking. Patches can be applied on to virtually any type of clothing from hats to jeans. With a patch you can create an instant new look. There...

Andi’s Pick: Great Wolf Lodge Concord

Great Wolf Lodge
November 6, 2017
Great Wolf Lodge Concord: Concord, North Carolina First Impression I was completely unprepared by how overwhelming (in such a good way) the Great Wolf Lodge would be at first. Can you even imagine 80,000 square feet of fun? When it comes to budget-friendly family travel in the greater Charlotte area,...

Andi’s Pick: Charlotte Marriott City Center

Charlotte Marriott City Center
October 9, 2016
Charlotte Marriott City Center: Charlotte, North Carolina First Impression Three years ago, when I was pregnant on my Birthday, my parents wanted me to have a staycation in order to pamper myself before the baby arrived. They booked me a night sans husband at the Charlotte Marriott City Center and...

Andi’s Pick: Half-Mile Farm

Half-Mile Farm
May 23, 2016
Half-Mile Farm: Highlands, North Carolina First Impression Half-Mile Farm had a huge reputation to live up to, as we had previously visited its sister properties Old Edwards Inn and Spa and 200 Main and had fallen in love with them both. Sure enough, the second we drove up its driveway...

Andi’s Pick: Soho House New York

November 4, 2014
Soho House: New York City, New York First Impression Looking for the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity? Look no further than the glamorous Soho House New York. This Manhattan private club and luxury hotel exemplifies the age-old formula: go to New York City and dream big. In typical Big Apple...