Shawndra Russell
I am a freelance writer, editor, marketer, and aspiring novelist living in Savannah, Georgia with my husband and our Boston terrier Massy. I used to teach high school English before taking the leap to writing full-time. I love chick lit books, alternative rock, emotionally touching tv shows like Parenthood and movies like Good Will Hunting. We love craft beer since backpacking through Europe three years ago, and travel is my second passion after writing.
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Max's Taphouse: My First Impression of Baltimore, MarylandYou can't always judge things by their first impression, especially a new city that you've never been to. Keep an open mind and seek out the best it has to offer. Here's my first impression of Baltimore, Maryland.
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Savannah, Georgia's, New Dining Hot SpotsSavannah has seen a burst of new businesses come onto the scene recently; here are four awesome new places to grab a drink and great food.
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Ice Skating in Rockefeller Center: A Quintessential New York City ExperienceIce skating in Rockefeller Plaza, followed by the best hot cocoa I've ever tasted, and finished off with down-home BBQ at Southern Hospitality? A day in New York City doesn't get much better than this!
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Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania: A Craft Beer DestinationBloomsburg is a wonderful sleepy area that will keep a craft beer lover busy for days with four breweries and wonderful country-style lodging for a relaxing weekend to get away from it all. -
Craft Beer Goodness in Daytona Beach, FloridaMcK's Tavern and the adjoining Bottle Caps are havens for craft beer enthusiasts in Daytona Beach, Florida. -
Save Money when You Go to Key West: Camp!A great accommodation option near Key West with great weather year-round, this campground has a lot of amenities to appease even the pickiest traveler.
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Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Key WestA great destination to consider for your next New Year's Eve celebration, or any time you want to let loose! -
Hoping to Live a Transient Kind of LifeThe desire to design a life in four different places instead of one is the stuff of dreams for some couples, called "transumers." And we are one of those couples. -
Two Beer Chains Worth Visiting Near Daytona Beach, FloridaBoth of these establishment put the emphasis on beer, with BJ's featuring their own brews and World of Beer offering over 500 selections of beer. -
Find Great Skiing in West Virginia at Winterplace Ski ResortWinterplace has a mix of trails to keep skiers of all skill levels busy for several great days of skiing. Read on to find out more! -
Snowshoe Mountain Ski Resort: An Excellent East Coast WonderlandSnowshoe is some of the best lower East Coast skiing you can find, with a picturesque top-of-mountain resort, plenty of trails, and a wide variety of lodging options.
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Fun, Affordable Skiing Destination in Maggie Valley, North CarolinaMaggie Valley is a charming town year-round, and winter means sweeping views of western North Carolina on the fringe of the Smoky Mountains for skiers enjoying Cataloochee Ski Area.
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New Orleans and the Cultural EconomyNew Orleans leaders and influencers aim to focus on and support the cultural economy to help make the city a place of innovation while maintaining its cultural integrity. -
Daytona Beach One Day ItinerarySpend a full day enjoying quaint Daytona Beach, nicknamed The World's Most Famous Beach. -
Destination Wedding: Hilton Head IslandHilton Head Island is a popular destination wedding location thanks to beautiful beaches, plenty of activities, and lots of rental properties to accommodate all your out-of-town guests. -
Miamisburg, Ohio: Small Town CharmThis small city in Ohio provides a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates its classic Main Street design.
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Ormond Beach, Florida: The Little Gem Nestled Between Orlando and St. AugustineOrmond Beach is an ideal place to visit or retire to due to its wonderful location and combination of Ormond's quiet beaches nestled against the more lively Daytona Beach. A little bit of everything for everyone. -
Spending the Day at Ellis Square in Savannah, GeorgiaHave a fun-filled, lovely day in Savannah, Georgia just by staying around the newest, most popular square that was resurrected to its original glory after years of construction. Experience southern hospitality at its finest within just a few blocks.
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A St. Augustine Getaway for Solo TravelersSt. Augustine, the oldest city in America, is an ideal three day getaway for the solo travel to rejuvenate, relax, sight-see, shop, and of course indulge in great food and drink.
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A Frequent Visitor's Guide to Charleston, South CarolinaCharleston, South Carolina is a great day trip from Savannah, Georgia or could be an ideal vacation spot for a trip to the South to experience great food, hospitality, shopping, and history.
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On Top of PragueA poem about our climb to the highest point in Prague, Czech Republic.
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First Time in Paris!I was surprised to find Paris friendly, more down-to-earth, and cheaper than I was expecting.
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PassionA Shakespearean-style sonnet inspired by that powerful creature, Passion.
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A Teacher's Perspective: What I'm Looking Forward to for Summer BreakI am more excited about this summer than I have ever been in four years of teaching. Here's why.
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A Resident's Guide to Visiting Savannah, GeorgiaWith something for every interest--art, photography, food, nightlife, history, pirates, live music, art, culture, and plenty of festivals--make planning your visit to Savannah easier using these guidelines.
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Themed Cook-Off PartiesDo something different with your friends this weekend...instead of hotdogs and hamburgers, why not step it up a little and have friends compete for the best rib, boston butt, or wing recipe?
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Moon River Brewing Company in Savannah, GeorgiaMoon River Brewing Company is the only brewery located in Savannah, Georgia. Stop by to try their variety of 8 revolving beers on tap out of their catalog of 16 different brews covering the gamut of beer flavors.
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So You Want to Sing Karaoke?McDonoughs, Bay Street Blues, and The Rail Pub all offer karaoke fun on various nights. Test your skills!
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March of Dimes 5K Savannah Shamrock Run and Fitness WalkThis running event serves as a kick-off to a week of Saint Patrick's Day festivities and takes place on the Friday before Saint Patrick's Day.
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Savannah, Georgia BistrosEach of these great cafes in Savannah, Georgia will wow you with great food and ambiance.
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Best Happy Hours in Savannah, GeorgiaWhether you are looking for great deals on beer, wine, food or perhaps looking for a certain vibe, Savannah has some great choices to please any mood and wallet.
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Our Proposal Story: He Said, She SaidEvery proposal has two sides, and here is our story first from his point of view written in his own words, then my recollection of the same weekend.
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Best Bakeries in Savannah, GeorgiaThese bakeries are the top spots to visit for your sweet tooth fix, carb craving, or if you want to add a unique touch to any gathering.
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How to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, GeorgiaWith so much information about celebrating Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah, here is a guide how to enjoy the holiday to the fullest from a resident who has experienced six celebrations in a variety of ways, finally figuring out how to maximize the fun.
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Must Visit Pubs in Savannah, Georgia for St. Patrick's DayEvery bar in Savannah turns into an Irish pub the week of St. Patty's Day. Here is a list of the top 4 to check out, including Kevin Barry's, the Irish pub with the most traditional (and delicious!) fare in town.
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Thanks to My High School English TeacherAs a teacher myself, I know how fulfilling it is to hear "thank you" from former students, so I wanted to do the same for my 9th grade Advanced English teacher, Mr. Goodney.
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Shoeboxes and PancakesA bartender after a long night serving on Mardi Gras when the girl he loves walks in.
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Fat Tuesday Purple TeaMixing the taste of refreshing iced tea with the purple Chambord, one of the color staples of any Mardi Gras celebration, equals a fun and easy "Fat Tuesday" drink.
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Top Breakfast Spots for Valentine's Day in Savannah, GeorgiaThis Valentine's Day, treat your sweetheart to breakfast at one of these local favorites.
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Super Bowl XLV: Ancient TraditionA Super Bowl haiku that ponders...are we more barbaric than we would like to admit?
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Best Valentine's Day Dinner Restaurants in Savannah, GeorgiaWhether your goal is elegant romance at 700 Drayton, cozy southern sophistication at The Pink House, or all-out fun at the Distillery, this Valentine's Day is sure to be special if you choose one of these establishments.
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Super Bowl Recipes: Restaurant Quality Wings at HomeAfter failing to make wings at home over and over (one Super Bowl even biting into cooked on the outside but raw on the inside wings), we finally figured out a method for making perfectly cooked, delicious (and figure friendlier!) wings.
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Worst Vehicle I Ever OwnedI loved Volkswagens for years and finally decided that my first grown-up car purchase would be a (used) Jetta. BAD choice.
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Mother and Daughter Destinations for Spring BreakMy mom and I try to do a mother/daughter trip every year, and a few years ago, we had our best trip yet-- road tripping through Arizona. Savannah, Georgia and St. Augustine, Florida also rank high on our list of favorites.
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Best Brunch Places in Savannah, GeorgiaWe have a lot of great restaurants to choose from, especially for brunch. But these four stand out above the rest: Huey's, Clary's Cafe, Belford's, and B. Matthews.
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Teacher Insights: Using Google Documents as a Sanity (and Time!) SaverRequiring students to use Google documents, a more accessible alternative to Microsoft Office, is one easy way for teachers to help reduce piles of papers and eliminate student excuses about losing their work or forgetting to print or save.
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Teacher Insights: Students Think Cheating is 'No Big Deal'Many high school students think some forms of cheating are okay, partially because parents and even teachers emphasize just getting the work done instead of focusing on the learning process.
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First Person: Initial Experience with the Full-Body TSA Pat DownTraveling home recently since they implemented the more rigorous patdowns and full-body scans, I was pulled to the side and when I asked why I was chosen, the TSA employee said she 'needed the practice.'
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Losing Weight in 2010: What Worked and What Didn't for MeTraining for a half-marathon was the key to losing weight for me in 2010.
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A Teacher's Perspective: 5 New Year's Resolutions for My ClassroomAs teachers, I think most of us always feel like we could do more. So, here's hoping I'm a better teacher in 2011, with a list of 5 classroom resolutions to get me there.
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Thanks to my High School Volleyball CoachI learned about tough coaching decisions from Coach Z when I was a freshmen on JV who thought she got robbed because I wasn't on Varsity. Now that I am a coach, I am thankful for her coaching philosophy and her decision to keep us freshmen together.
