Brandy Wales
Born and raised in Indiana, Brandy spent a decade as an elementary teacher and instructional technology specialist in Chicago. After getting married to her husband Chad and starting their family in the Midwest, they decided it was important for their family to live somewhere where they could be outside year round. In 2020, they traded in their snow boots for swimsuits and purchased a duplex in downtown Charleston. Since then, they've renovated 8 properties - you can check them out @thecharlestonsuites on Instagram! Brandy loves spending time with her husband, their three kids, and two dogs. She also enjoys being outdoors, taking pictures, exploring new restaurants, blogging, and organizing anything and everything! From being landlords and Airbnb hosts to parents and travel enthusiasts, you can get a peek at her family's adventures at www.thewalestales.com.
5 Cozy Winter Breakfast Ideas for Busy Mornings
Between wrangling kids, managing the chaos of school mornings, and trying to get everyone fed/clothed, there are definitely mornings when our kids have peanut butter on rice cakes. But, as often as possible, we...
25 Days of Togetherness in Charleston
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I’m a Mom AND an Airbnb Superhost
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The Final Piece: Reflections on Having a Third Child
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Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds: Ashley River Baptist Church Playground
Welcome to our series: Lowcountry Parks & Playgrounds! Each article in this series focuses more on specific parks/playgrounds at locations throughout the Lowcountry.
Next up, Ashley River Baptist Church Playground in West Ashley!
Looking for a new playground...