Stories and musings about moving from California to Georgia, and why I traded one coast for another. Come read me, y'all!
The heat. I think about it a lot. The last few posts have all been about avoiding the heat. Today, I urge you to suffer through it. That’s the only way to see one of the greatest shows in Savannah – a Savannah Bananas baseball game. I would not make this recommendation lightly. I wither … Continue reading Why You Should Suffer the Heat to Cheer on Savannah’s Only Hometown Team
Fourth of July means family picnics and grilling out, beach vacations and time spent with friends, parades, and, of course, fireworks. The highlight of Fourth of July, for me, is the food. I love a good cold, mayonnaise-based salad. Potato, macaroni, broccoli - I don’t care as long as it’s creamy and tangy and slathered … Continue reading Oohs and Aahs: Five Places to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in Savannah
Summer starts tomorrow. And summer weather has fully arrived here in Savannah. With temperatures breaking 100 degrees a few weeks ago, we are in for a long, sweltering Savannah summer. When I moved from the great, cold North, I knew Savannah was going to be hot. “Savannah? It’s hot,” is the first thing people would … Continue reading The Seven Coolest Places in Savannah to Beat the Summer Heat
I know that there are likely thousands of these kinds of articles on the subject of how the home buying process works. Rather than focusing my efforts on unenthusiastically explaining how it's done, I want to get at the big "why" of it all; the one thing in each step that makes the rest of … Continue reading The 7 Steps to Home Ownership
Iconic live oaks draped with Spanish moss surrounding tidy squares and shading expansive 18th-century homes. For most people, that’s the vision that comes to mind when they think of Savannah. The Historic District lives up to this vision and then some. When I drove into the city for the first time, I was in awe … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick the Historic District
Sipping a mimosa on a lazy Sunday morning in the sun. Sharing a fine wine under the stars overlooking the river. Lounging with a book and a latte on a shaded patio. Such are the simple joys of dining al fresco. And all can be found in Savannah. It’s 98 degrees with a heat index … Continue reading Nine Reasons to Dine Al Fresco: Guide to Savannah’s Best Outdoor Dining
Georgia might be the Peach State, but did you know we could just as easily be known as the blueberry state, the peanut state, or the pecan state. Each of those crops far outnumber peach production here, but peaches are what puts us on the map. Don’t get me wrong, the peaches are incredible! Starting … Continue reading Fill Your (Reusable, Compostable) Bags at These Four Farmers Markets
Sure, there are a ton of reasons to move to Savannah. Off the top of my head, I could probably name a dozen that are highly compelling: the weather, pace of life, beach, cost of living, culture, food... etc. However, in my experience, I have helped more families relocate to Savannah for one predominant reason; … Continue reading Top 5 Job Sectors in Savannah
The climate in Savannah makes for a long growing season lasting from early March to late November. Home gardeners and farmers are sometimes able to get two harvests out of certain fruits and vegetables – one in spring and one in fall. If you live in the city of Savannah, you may not have the … Continue reading Seven Ways to Find Homegrown Produce in Savannah (Hint: It’s Not at the Grocery Store)
In my humble opinion, Starland is the best neighborhood in Savannah (and that’s not just because I live here). Hi, I’m Molly, contributing writer here at tanktopwinter. I had just one day to make a decision on where to live in Savannah after my husband was accepted to Savannah College of Art and Design for … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick the Starland District