Robert Redden Footbridge, Harvest Moon Cafe & Courtyard Rome Riverwalk (Rome, GA)
March 12, 2024We were recently visited one of our kids and hung out in Rome, Georgia. One of the footbridges in the town has a huge lighted American flag. It is the former Central of Georgia Railway swing bridge called the Robert Redden Footbridge. The bridge crosses the Oostanaula River and can be seen from various spots near downtown Rome. It is where the Oostanaula River and the Etowah River come together to form the Coosa River. The bridge once rotated on its central pier to allow steamboats to pass. At the end of one of the streets near the river you see a Steamboat as a reminder of the history.
While in Rome, Georgia we ate at Harvest Moon Cafe in downtown. Harvest Moon Cafe is a cute family restaurant with a nice menu and great atmosphere. The food was delicious! They use locally sourced food, including beef from livestock from Berry College. If you are looking to host a party in the area Harvest Moon Cafe has a room you could rent out with food, drinks and games like cornhole, darts and more.
Rome has a cute walkable downtown with various shops and restaurants. There are plenty of walking and biking trails even near the river in downtown. We have been to Rome a handful of times now and have always enjoyed visiting various places downtown during our stays.
While we were in the area we stayed at the Courtyard Marriott Rome Riverwalk. It has a brightly lit parking garage, a walking bridge over the river to the downtown, across the street from the athletic field, and pretty views of the river and the Robert Redden Footbridge.
If you are in the area or near Rome, Georgia you should check it out!
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My Grandma made kolache’s growing up so I was excited to see the Kolache Factory come to the Powdersville area a few years ago. While it is not exactly not Grandma’s kolaches they are delicious.
My parents were in town recently and we grab a bite to eat on the way out of town. We got a handful of breakfast kolaches (stuffed with eggs, cheese, sausage or ham, etc…), fruit kolaches, and cinnamon twist. At least the ones I had were delicious!
Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek (Mount Pleasant, SC)
Our group picked out Saltwater Cowboys on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC to go to as a special dinner during our weekend in the area. When using the GSP directions make sure you are in the right location because ours originally led us to a house in a residential neighborhood (a couple blocks away from Saltwater Cowboys). The restaurant should be along Shem Creek near a couple of other restaurants.
We picked this restaurant because it served BBQ, seafood, and traditional American food so it had a variety of options for everyone to pick from for dinner.
We went on a Friday night and the biggest complication we had was finding parking. It was a decent size parking lot but very busy. We had to drive through the parking lot more than once before we found a park spot. The waiting was not long despite the restaurant being very busy. The restaurant and deck is good sized so a lot of people were being served. They had a band playing and were pretty quick with the service as well.
We shared the Boals Family Crab Dip appetizer (photo above) that came with carrots, celery and 1 small sleeve of Ritz crackers. It was delicious but was not a very big appetizer for 5 people. The table next to us shared the trash can nacho appetizer which was huge and looked really cool. They served the trash can nachos in a large “coffee can” and flipped it over once they arrived at the table.
The food was delicious and everyone enjoyed what they ordered. We had a variety of seafood, hamburgers, and BBQ in our group.
Off Season at Folly Beach (Folly Beach, SC)
We recently went to Folly Beach, South Carolina while visiting one of the kids at college. It had been several years since we had been to Folly Beach. The area had grown a good bit and even in the off season the best place to park was the metered parking along the beach.
We got out, walked, collected a few shells and enjoyed some time together at the beach. A purple shell and whole sand dollar were the favorite finds during our walk on the beach. We found a variety of neat shells. It was a cool and overcast day. There were still a good number of people on the beach but very few people swimming in the water. About the only people that dared to go into the water were kids that day.
If you like the beach, can find decent parking and want a place to get out and walk for a little bit Folly Beach is a nice place to stop near Charleston, SC.
Charleston Tea Garden (Wadmalaw Island, SC)
We were able visit the Charleston Tea Garden on Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina when we were in the area visiting one of the kids. It was during the off season so we did not get to see as much of the farm activities during our visit but it was still interesting to see the gardens.
The visitor center and gift shop was out of some of their standard items like a sampler tea gift, key chains but they did have a good number of other fun items for people to purchase. They had a variety of both hot and cold tea for visitors to try during their time on the farm. Since it was a cooler day I went for some samples of the hot tea. My favorite were the Carolina Mint and Cinnamon Spice Tea. Another favorite hot tea in our party was the Charleston Breakfast Tea. Some of the other people in our party tried the sweet cold teas and said that they were great too. If you are there go ahead and try some of their tea!
We took a farm tour which was informative and interesting. We rode on the big red trolley. Since it was off season there was only about ten of us on the tour. The guide did a good job on the tour. We saw the tea fields, learned about the history of the farm, visited the green house, took some photos and more fun. Their harvester was in the shop for repairs so we did not get to see the “Green Monster” that cuts the tea leaves.
Tea fields in the winter and dormant stage. The leaves typically grow seasonally in Spring in late April or May through late September or October. They say when the flowers bloom and it looks like white popcorn all over the fields. It would be neat to see the flowers blooming and the harvester in action.
Interesting sign showing how many miles to various tea plantations around the world. It was neat to see the distance to different locations.
If you enjoy tea or learning about the process of making tea it is worth at least checking it out if you are in the area.
Old Post 1940 Coffee Shop & Wedding Venue (Easley, SC)
We visited the Old Post 1940 Coffee Shop & Wedding Venue in Easley, South Carolina. It is a 1940s United States Post Office that was renovated into a pretty wedding venue and coffee shop. It was a neat wedding venue near downtown Easley.
They had a small coffee shop serving organic coffee. We each had a coffee and looked around the venue. The coffee was good, the building and location were nice. If you are looking for a venue near the Easley area you should check this place out. If you have a large event there is not a lot of parking at the building but there is a decent size parking about a block or so away at Old Market Square.
Someone’s Excited for Spring Break!
We were not the only ones who were excited to see the kiddos come home for Spring Break. The old dog heard us talking about the girls coming home earlier in the week and was looking for them all week. She may be old but she does pick up on cues and knew they would be coming home soon.
She was so worked up the day they were coming home we ended up letting her sit by the front door and watch for them. As soon as the first vehicle was near the top of the driveway she was ready for them. They timed it almost perfectly and arrived home within a couple minutes of each other. The puppy dog is absolutely thrilled to have her favorite family members back home again for a few days.
We are grateful that both of their colleges have Spring Break on the same week. Definitely looking forward to spending extra family time together!
You Make Everything Better
It’s the simple and thoughtful gestures that can make the biggest impact in our lives. The other day I opened up my lunch bag and found this sweet note from my handsome man. It was a special surprise and made me smile.
Sometimes it is the little acts of kindness that make you feel the most loved and appreciated. Life is crazy busy but taking a few minutes to show someone you care can make a huge difference in their days.
I am very blessed and sometimes I forget how truly lucky I am. Thankful for this little note because it was a great reminder that I am loved and do matter to someone.
If you are looking for ways to show your spouse or someone you love that you care, I would encourage you to take a few minutes to leave a surprise note in their lunch bag or on their mirror or in their car. It’s a simple yet effective way to brighten up their day and let them know that they are special to you.
Everyone wants to be noticed, loved, and valued. These little expressions of love really do matter!
Look Out World! I am BACK!!!
Guess what!? I am BACK! Did you miss me? Well I missed you a lot!!!!
It means a lot to know you are here even though it has been quiet around Blessings Multiplied for quite some time. I know it has been a long hiatus. Thank you to my sweet followers from the earlier years who have hung on with me. Many have continued to be a blessing and encouragement to me even in the quiet years on this blog. I am grateful to have you along for the journey again. I have missed it.
The past season has been a whirlwind of many precious days with my family. Now as I start turning towards a new chapter in life I decided it was time to dip my feet in the water and get back into blogging world again.
The years away from blogging have been valuable for my family. As the kids were getting older, life crazier, and work busier I was finding myself spread out too much. I was overwhelmed and struggling to keep everything balanced and since the kids are only “home” for so long I decided to take some time away from blogging to be able to spend more time with my family. Did I use every second of the time away as wisely I should? Umm… no, but there were a lot of amazing moments, fun adventures, and great times together. It was worth being able to spend more intentional and quality time with my family. Some days were better than others, I still shed a few tears (mostly over silly stuff) but overall it has been a great time of joy.
I do not have my blog ideas and goals 100% figured out know yet or even how often I will be posting especially as I start back up and get things rolling again. Hang on with me as I take the first step and dip my toes back into the water again. Looking forward to seeing you around! Give me a shout if you pop in. I would love to hear from you!
Penguins Winter Family Puzzle
Every year we typically do a puzzle during the winter. This year “Penguins” was the puzzle of choice! I enjoy doing the puzzle, but if it stays out for a really long period of time it starts bothering me so usually we try to do it in a timely manner. The various members of the family can walk by and put in a puzzle piece here and there. Also, during family movie time the puzzle gets some more work done on it. Once we finish we will leave it out for a few days, take a photo of the puzzle then we donate it. Does your family have a winter activity you do together at home?
Creative Kids: Wooden Flower
Karlie made me this beautiful “wooden flower”
I received this super special flower from Karlie. She found the wood, cut it into the perfect length, carved out the flower and presented it to me in a field of evergreen leaves. Love it! It was a creative, thoughtful, and beautiful gift.
It makes me smile seeing the kids use their creativity and often I am blessed with getting to enjoy the end product. The best part of this pretty flower is that I don’t have to water yet it stays gorgeous. My type of low maintenance and beautiful decoration that lasts for a long time. Grateful for Karlie’s talent and thoughtful gift. I know this took her a good bit of time to design, create, and put together which means a lot to me. Love my girls!