Author: Jen Brooks

Date Night for Donut Lovers

Who doesn’t love donuts?  Universally appropriate for any time of day, the donut is celebratory, delicious and adorned with sprinkles!  Oh, but there’s so much more….  Not only is the donut a multi-layered vessel of flavor and texture, but now…

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Pie Flight Date Night at Baked Pie Company

Asheville date nights get sweeter with Baked Pie Company’s Pie Flights!  Delivering southern charm with a slice of pie, you must try this South Asheville sweet spot. Born from a craving for pie and coffee, Kristen Fuchs and her daughter…

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30 Simply Playful Summer Date Nights In Asheville

You love to KISS, right? Aside from smooching, the “keep it simple stupid” approach to date night is sometimes best! Summer fun doesn’t have to be elaborate or expensive to be enjoyable. These 30 ideas will transform you from busy…

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Asheville Insta-Love Feature: Jen Nathan Orris

Scrolling through Instagram while drinking coffee or tucking ourselves into bed has become a way to visually connect with folks all over the world.  It’s also a fun way to connect locally, glimpsing into the world we share with others.  Our…

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Happy Hour Test Drive: Hemingway’s Cuba

Hemingway’s Cuba is a dreamy spot perched atop the Cambria Hotel in downtown Asheville. Inspired by the famed writer Earnest Hemingway, this rooftop bar offers an instant Havana vibe with sleek white loungers, fire pits and colorful cocktails.  With views…

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10 Mother’s Day Ideas In Asheville That Will Make Your Hot Mama Feel The Love

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 13, 2018 this year and I’m sure you have a plan cooked up to let your hot mama know how much you love and appreciate her, right? No?  Don’t worry!  Here are ten Mother’s Day ideas…

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Must-Have Gear for Asheville Camping Couples

Written in collaboration with Nancy DeVault. A camping trip can be as romantic as any other getaway. A lack of preparation, however, could turn your wild excursion into a relationship survival scenario ─ so don’t get hangry, cold or lost…

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11 Buzz-Worthy Date Night Ideas for Asheville Beer Lovers

It’s Spring and the Asheville beer community is brewing up some hoppy craftiness.  From diverse flavor profiles of pales, reds, stouts, IPAs and beyond. So, don’t shy away from a love affair with beer because we’ve brewed up some fun…

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Host a Stay-At-Home Short Film Festival For Two

Written by Angela Long Take movie night up a notch and create your own short film festival for two in the comfort of your home. Since short films run an average of 10-20 minutes in length, you can cram six…

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5 Ways to go Glamping in Asheville

A fusion of glamour and camping, Glamping has emerged as an ideal way to experience all the positives of the camping, while leaving out the negatives.  Every glamping community has it’s own unique offerings and vibe.  The amenities of glamping…

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100 Fun Date Ideas for Asheville Couples

Couples are happier and more connected when they spend quality time together. But let’s be honest… it’s not always easy to find the time or creativity for date night. Not to worry, we’re here to help!  We’re dedicated to inspiring…

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Couples of Asheville: Erin & Caroline

We’re excited to launch our new series: Couples of Asheville!  In this series, we’ll feature real couples who call Asheville their home.  From local business owners to artists to working parents and everything in between.  They’ll share their favorite food…

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How to Create an Asheville Date Night Jar

Sometimes the hardest part about getting out and enjoying date night is simply coming up with a unique idea. Sure, we all enjoy dinner and movie but that ritual tends to feel a little stale after a while, right?  We thought it…

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Oh baby! Asheville Date Night Ideas for Expectant Couples

Pregnancy is an exciting time. Despite a lengthy preparation list of name selection, nursery decorating and baby registries, it’s important to keep your relationship a priority ─ especially since it’s soon to change from a twosome to a threesome or…

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Free and Fun Things To Do In Asheville

Asheville, North Carolina is a great place to live and to visit. The food scene is on-point, the coffee here is amazing, we’ve got tons of breweries, and there are enough things to do to keep you busy for a…

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Valentine’s Day Cooking Class

****Class is sold out!**** Valentine’s Day Love is in the air!  This Valentine’s Day, change it up and do something different!  Join us at Williams Sonoma in Biltmore Village for an all inclusive Asheville Couple’s Cooking class that will have…

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How Asheville Wedding Photographers Make Time For Their Own Romance and…. Donuts

Long distance relationships are not the easiest to manage.  Throw children into the mix and you’ve got quite an uphill battle to climb!  But climbing mountains is part of the appeal for Asheville wedding photographers Tessa and Chris.  Their love…

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Food Dates: Californians Discover Asheville’s Food Scene

I moved to Asheville from Southern California this past April with my boyfriend, Andrew.  We moved here slightly on a whim looking for a change and to be closer to family. Andrew started working at Hickory Nut Gap Meats, a…

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7 Ways To Have A Family Date In Asheville

Overdue for date night? Whether you can’t get a babysitter or the kids are simply pleading to come along, sometimes a family date is just what you need. Or, maybe it’s holiday break from school and you want to soak up…

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Four Must Read Books For Couples

Books, if you’ll excuse the saying, truly are the gifts that keep on giving. One thought, new idea or helpful insight can have us see our situation, our life, even our world, completely differently. From a new perspective comes the…

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