Kate, Author at A Thought and a Half - Southern Lifestyle Blog

The Best Things About Fall in Chattanooga + GIVEAWAY!

September 21, 2017 By Kate 10 Comments

Y’all, fall is almost here, and I’m so excited.

I talk a big game about how much I love summer, but if I’m pushed a bit, fall is probably my favorite season. I love my boots, leggings and scarves too much to say otherwise. It’s cool enough for my switch from iced to hot lattes, and it’s football season, of course.

Plus, there is so much to love about the fall in Chattanooga.

From the leaves changing colors on the mountains to all the fun seasonal events, fall is a happening season in Chattanooga. The weather is perfect for outdoor events and activities. The fall foods and flavors can’t be beat, and my favorite restaurants in town always deliver some really delicious eats during the fall.

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13 Places to Get a Great Burger in Chattanooga

September 18, 2017 By Kate Leave a Comment

Sometimes, I’m just really in a mood for a cheeseburger. It’s not a common craving for me, but when I want a burger, I want a really good one. Luckily for me and other burger aficionados, I have plenty of options for where to get one in the Scenic City.

You’ll never run out of places to get a great burger in Chattanooga.

Any true burger aficionado knows that, when that burger craving hits, it needs to be satisfied ASAP. There is definitely no shortage of places in Chattanooga to make that happen.

You can easily get your classic cheeseburger, but when you want to switch it up or try something new, any of the great burger spots in Chattanooga will have you covered.

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Weekly Sip: How Life Changes

August 24, 2017 By Kate Leave a Comment

How long has it been since my last Weekly Sip post? Too long. The good news is the Sip is back. If you’re new to the blog or this series, you can catch up on past Weekly Sip posts and read about why I started it earlier this year.

In today’s Weekly Sip, I’m talking about that moment when you realize how your life has changed from the vision you once had for yourself.

And how it’s okay to be okay with those changes.

In my efforts to save money, I’ve been making my own tea and coffee drinks at home lately. I’m also running out of “new” coffee shops to visit and feature since I’ve been to so many of them already. And since I’ve cut back on alcohol consumption (for health-related reasons), that leaves me with my at-home tea and coffee concoctions to share with y’all.

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13 Small Changes That Make a Big Difference

August 21, 2017 By Kate 4 Comments

Let’s start off with a couple of questions: How stressed have you been lately? Do certain things or people in your life make you feel overwhelmed? Are you trying to make changes and nothing seems to be working or getting you there?

Sometimes, life get busy and stressful. It happens. It throws you off your routine and getting back to it isn’t always easy. In the last couple of months, I got so busy and wrapped up in projects that I lost the great routine I had set for myself earlier this year. I’m back on track now, thanks to a series of small changes I added to my routine to help me get there.

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11 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Chattanooga

August 14, 2017 By Kate Leave a Comment

Chattanooga is blessed with things to do that fit all interests. From food and drink events to parties down by the River and sports, we’ve got it all. I especially love the spring and summer in Chattanooga, because there is always something going on around town. Pair that up with beautiful weather and nothing can beat it.

But we live in the South, and we all know what happens when humidity joins the fun. Thunderstorms usually hang around for an hour or less, but what happens when they hang around? What about when rainy days strike?

What do you do on a rainy day in Chattanooga?

Sometimes I like to stay in on a rainy day and catch up on work, work on the blog or just relax and watch a few movies. But cabin fever is my nemesis and after a couple of days, I want to get out and do something, regardless of the weather.

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Life Lately // Soccer + Food

August 2, 2017 By Kate 2 Comments

I’m back on the blog with a little life lately update! Life has been pretty full and busy lately, just the way I like it. Full and busy with what, you ask?

My life lately has been a lot of soccer and food. That’s pretty much it.

It’s kept me busy, but I thrive on staying busy. So let’s get to it!

Back in February, the U.S. men’s national soccer team played a friendly against Jamaica, right here in Chattanooga. I went on a whim, and it was one of the coolest sporting events I’ve ever seen. So much so, that I went to Nashville a few weeks ago with a few friends to watch the USMNT play Panama in the Gold Cup. I even saw one of my friends from grad school! Well, we knew we’d both be there. We even planned a scarf exchange, where we gave each other a scarf representing our clubs.