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My little one and like to explore new places to find the little gems hidden within. It seems that if you keep your eyes open, even the strangest places can be a diamond in the rough for entertaining a child on a rainy day.

Here are my family's 3 favorite sweet spots in Brentwood, TN -- from Merridee's Breadbasket in Franklin to the local Puffy Muffin to Cuppycakes at the edge of Williamson Co. in Spring Hill.

Here's the newly updated list of Brentwood and Nashville restaurants where kids eat free--or at least, cheap. Here are our picks for the kids meals with best value and nutrition in the Brentwood and Cool Springs area.

Here's advice for shopping the 3 fresh farmers' markets near Brentwood TN. I have links and tips for the Franklin Farmer's Market at the Factory, the Nashville Farmer's Market in downtown Nashville, and a new upstart market on Wednesday nights in East Nashville.

I'm excited about the new stores and restaurants in Brentwood Place, the Kroger shopping center on Franklin Rd. One side of the development has been remodeled to include a pedestrian friendly strip with restaurants like Kalamatas, Bricks Cafe, Elena's, Peter's Sushi, Chile Burrito, and Subway.

Looking for the best BBQ ribs in Brentwood, Tennessee? Harris-Teeter in Peachtree Plaza sells hot babyback ribs every Saturday. Only $6.99 for a full slab! We tried one and thought it was deeeee-licious!

Pimento cheese is a Southern delicacy -- and it's easy to find good pimiento cheese spreads in Brentwood. Have it on your lunch plate at Puffy Muffin, buy some by the pound at Fresh Market, or pick up a container of Nashville-made Mrs. Grissom's at Harris-Teeter. You can also make homemade pimento cheese in your Brentwood kitchen. Here's how.

Did you know you can order gluten-free pizza in Brentwood, Tennessee? Matteo's Pizza on Carothers Blvd. in Cool Springs sells gluten and casein free pizzas with all kinds of toppings. They also ship them across the US. Here's how to order your gluten free pizza.

Macaroni Grill in Cool Springs surprised me with its good taste, even though I didn't order any pasta! Find out why my house salad was a better choice, nutritional information for Macaroni Grill, and some fun things on the Macaroni Grill website.