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Meredith

 It was a day that lived in infamy:

one kid caused a toilet overflow

the other kid smeared 2 chairs with peanut butter

I decided to call the professionals.  Which carpet cleaning service is the best in Brentwood, TN?

Here's my experience using Chem-Dry of Tennessee to clean our Berber carpet and stained upholstery...

Brentwood, Tennessee has one of the best public libraries around.

It is as beautiful as it is convenient.

The Brentwood Public Library has hours open every single day of the week!

Here are 5 new ways to enjoy the Brentwood Public Library on Concord Rd...

...if you're not already a patron!

I love the great clothes I get from children's consignment sales, but I usually don't enjoy shopping them: 

pushy moms

overpriced Walmart brands

picked over presale merchandise

I didn't have high hopes when I stopped by Brentwood's Otter Creek Church for the fall/winter sale.

Now I think Otter Creek's consignment sale is one of the best in Nashville.  Here's why....

One of Brentwood's best assets is its stellar public schools.  Both Ravenwood and Brentwood high schools offer highly ranked academics and standout sports.

If your child doesn't find the right fit in Williamson Co. public schools, there are many great private schools nearby.

Here's a quick list of Brentwood, TN's top private schools:

Brentwood, Tennessee may be a family town...

but there's plenty to do at night, especially if you like live music!

Here are some fun places to go at night in Brentwood, even if you don't drive downtown.

I had a fun conversation this week with a family about to move here.

They wanted to know, "What is it really like to live in Brentwood -- the good and  the bad?"

After referring them to this website (naturally!), we talked about  the pro's and con's of living in one of Nashville's best suburbs.

This peach pie never had a chance!

Someone gave us this delicious pie from Merridee's Breadbasket in Franklin.

Quite frankly, it's the best peach pie I've ever tasted!

That got me thinking about the best bakeries near Brentwood. 

Here are our picks: