Gourds are like pumpkins, except instead of carving them and letting them rot, you let them dry out before you work with them, and they will last for many years. Gourds work well for many craft projects thanks to the unique shapes of their different varieties, but it is best to start with something simple….
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month? Most people don’t think much about being prepared for the unexpected things that life can throw at us. We live in a pretty comfortable world where the stores are just a few minutes away and the shelves are always stocked with our favorite milk, bread and…
This past year we have been working through our list of Kentucky landmarks and destinations. One of the things on our list is the Toyota Tour in Georgetown, Kentucky. This free tour is a great place to explore and discover how Camry’s, Avalons and the Lexus ES 350 are made. Here are a few things…
If you know me well, you know that I’m not the world’s greatest cook. I rarely have a meal that is blog post worthy and I’m not a personal fan of spending alot of time in the kitchen whether that is cooking or cleaning. But, I have been working to find easy recipes that taste…
Sometimes you find the most amazing places almost by accident. Leo Carrillo State Beach, just outside Thousand Oaks, CA and less than 45 minutes north of Los Angeles is one of those places that we didn’t expect to be so amazing, but now that we have been, we want the world to know how beautiful…
There’s nothing worse than losing your wallet when you are out about on a road trip, vacation or even in your own city running errands. But unfortunately, this is something that does happen to the best of us. There are some definite things you can do now to be prepared to make this situation a…
Just like many of you, I love to travel and explore the world around me. Traveling can be the best part of life, but sometimes problems come up that we need to solve. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite travel gadgets that you didn’t know you need, but I have a feeling you’re going…
Where do you stay when you are headed to the Grand Canyon? The most convenient city to call home for the night before a Grand Canyon tour is Williams, Arizona. Not only do you get great small town western hospitality, but you also get a straight shot to the South Rim for your visit to…