Author: Jen Brooks

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…