Gio's Pastry Shop in Fountain Inn, SC

Experience the Culture of Italy at Gio’s Pastry Shop, Caffee, and Italian Grocery in Fountain Inn, SC

Satisfy your craving for Italian cuisine at Gio’s Pastry Shop, Caffee, and Italian Market in Fountain Inn, SC! Gio’s offers a large selection of homemade and imported Italian and Italian American goods, including homemade pastries, cookies, and cakes. Their shop also sells a multitude of Italian groceries, sandwiches, salads, and even serves fresh caffee. There is no better way to experience a culture than through food, and Gio’s will bring a little slice of Italy into your life.

Seed Libraries

Free Seeds? Yes Please! Start Your Garden with Spartanburg County Seed Libraries

Want to save costs on starting your garden? Spartanburg County Public Libraries offers free seeds year-round to help you grow your own food or flowers! These seed libraries make it easy to plant something new, introduce kids to gardening, and grow together as a family. Read on to learn about seed libraries, where to find one, and how to start planting at home!

McKinney Park

The New Playground at McKinney Park Is Next Level – Literally!

If your kids love to climb, slide, and splash, then RUN—don’t walk—to the newly updated McKinney Park in Woodruff, SC! You’ll find a brand new playground where kids can climb sky-high, zoom down half a dozen slides, and leap across the splash pad. Just 30 minutes from Greenville and Spartanburg, this park is sure to […]

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Athens, GA: The Family Fun Destination You Haven’t Heard Of

If your family is looking for a fun place to go for a getaway that is budget-friendly, fun, and entertaining for the whole family, let me introduce you to Athens, Georgia. There are a lot of reasons to love Athens – which I’ll tell you all about – but especially for families looking to stretch their dollars while on vacation, this is absolutely a fantastic destination.

Holston Creek Park

Mountain Biking & More for Families: Holston Creek Park in Inman, SC

Did you know Inman has a great park with family-friendly mountain biking trails? Holston Creek Park in Inman, SC not only has classics like a fun playground for the kids, fields, and picnic shelters, but it also features a 27-hole disc golf course, beautiful mountain views, and very accessible mountain bike trails that the whole family can enjoy.

Sadlers Creek State Park

Sadlers Creek State Park: Fishing and Swimming Spots Abound in this Anderson Park, SC

Have you visited Sadlers Creek State Park? There are 47 South Carolina State Parks and some are definitely worth the drive from Greenville. KAG Contributor Andrea Beam is exploring the state parks across South Carolina. After she visited Sadlers Creek State Park she wanted to share her visit with our readers. We think you’ll love the beautiful scenery and amenities of this state park in Anderson, SC.

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Build Your Own Summer Camp & Learning Adventure with Sylvan Learning

It’s that time of year again where we look forward to a break from the daily school routine. But let’s not forget, summer shouldn’t mean a total break from learning. Academic skills are just like any other—use them or lose them! Sylvan’s Build-Your-Own Summer Camp offers a unique opportunity for you to customize your child’s summer […]

Where to Throw a Great Outdoor Birthday Party in Greenville, SC

Thinking about hosting a birthday party outside in Greenville? One of the great things about Greenville is our moderate weather. This means birthday parties outside are often a reasonable option. We recently compiled your ideas about indoor birthday party spots but for those who like fun in the sun (or just being outdoors as long as it’s not pouring and/or freezing!), KAG contributor Lindy Wilson made this list of fabulous outdoor birthday party spots.

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