Guide for navigating the Greenville County Schools portal, Backpack.

GCS Backpack Keeps Parents Connected in Greenville County Schools

Do you ever struggle to keep up with all the information from your child’s school? GCS Backpack can help you navigate the school year! Grades, attendance, teacher information, and school calendar. It can all feel overwhelming. Greenville County Schools has an excellent solution with their Backpack app. Here’s everything you need to know about the app to make this school year a little easier.

Famoda Farm in Tigerville, South Carolina

Ice Cream, Animals, and Fun at Famoda Farm near Greenville, SC

Have you heard of Famoda Farm in Tigerville? We just had the most amazing afternoon visiting the farm, enjoying delicious ice cream, and hanging out with baby goats! The cows, donkeys, bunnies, and sheep joined us at the fence to visit, and we even picked up some fresh milk to bring home. This is a special place, I mean like turn a “grumpy preteen” day into a “sunshine-filled happy day” kind of place. Do you know how rare that is? It’s awesome, which means we’re telling you all about Famoda Farm so you can plan your visit.

wild life safari lake hartwell

Take A Drive On The Wild Side At Georgia’s Drive-Thru Wildlife Safari on Lake Hartwell

If you are looking for a wild adventure that you can enjoy from the comfort and air conditioning of your car, the newest Drive-Thru Safari in Georgia is the answer. Lake Hartwell Wildlife Safari is a 60+ acre attraction that just opened, and Kidding Around’s Melanie headed to Georgia to find out just how wild a trip to this Drive-Thru Wildlife Safari gets.

Greenville, SC Retirement Villages

Kidding Around Retirement: A Guide to Greenville, SC Retirement Communities

Are you a retiree looking for retirement communities in Greenville, SC? Or maybe you and your family have just moved to Greenville and have parents eager to follow you to the area? In this article, our we’ll share some of the best This guide explores some of the best Greenville SC retirement villages and Greenville SC retirement communities in the Upstate.

Back to school hacks

11 Best Back-to-School Hacks Our Readers Swear By

Getting back into the swing of things for a new school year is no joke. It is hard. The early mornings, the bus schedule, the lunch packing, the homework, the extracurricular sports, the chalkboard first day or school photos. It can be overwhelming, which is why we turned to the most knowledgeable group of people we know to ask for tips: our readers.

Leaf peeping rentals. Fall vacation rentals in Western North Carolina

Enjoy Fall Color Change at These Incredible Fall Vacation Homes in WNC

Looking for a mountain hideaway to gather your thoughts, witness the colors of fall pour over the mountainside, or just escape reality for a day or two? The mountains of North Carolina are famous for their dramatic shows during fall when the leaves change. There’s no better way to enjoy it, than with a hot cup of coffee in your jammies at sunrise. Here’s a list of vacation rentals where you can enjoy the fall colors.

The Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg, SC

The Mary Black Rail Trail in Spartanburg, SC

Are you looking for a new place to stretch your legs out and get some exercise in Spartanburg, SC? Maybe you are looking for a spot that will appeal to kids of different ages & interests? The Mary Black Rail Trail offers residents and visitors to downtown Spartanburg, SC more than just an urban hiking trail.

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