I remember when I was a kid how we would spend time each fall carving pumpkins, playing in the corn fields and jumping in leaves. Not much has changed over the years, kids still love to play in the corn, pick out the best pumpkins and take hay rides. A few years ago my kids…
On our recent Midwest road trip we spent some time in Minneapolis where we, of course, had to take some time to explore one of the most famous waterfalls in the area. Minnehaha Falls is an easy hike and a gorgeous view. Located only 10 minutes from the Mall of America, this is a great…
Some people look at you like you’re crazy if you say you reread books. My response to that is, aren’t there certain movies you could watch over and over and never get tired of? My favorite books are like that. Every time I pick them up, the original adrenaline rush comes soaring back. But I…
Everybody loves a new gadget to play with and make life fun. With the seasons changing and the temperature starting to come down, people will be heading out to the backyard to sit by the fire or enjoy some time on the front porch rocking chair. Here are a few inexpensive gadgets that you probably…
Just a few miles up the road from Tampico where President Ronald Reagan was born, you can visit the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home Museum in Dixon, Illinois. There’s no better way to get a feel for who a president was than seeing where he grew up. A visit to the Reagan Birthplace Museum is a…
One of the most popular places to visit in Charleston, South Carolina is Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum. This interactive museum gives you the chance to tour the USS Yorktown as well as the Vietnam Experience, the USS Clamagore Submarine, USS Laffey Destroyer and the Medal of Honor Museum. Come prepared to spend some…
Have you ever visited San Francisco? We have toured many United States cities in the past few years but San Francisco probably wins the prize of city with the most hills. With more than 40 hills in the city, a visit to San Francisco requires some serious climbing. And of course, one of the highlights…
Crafting with pinecones is a great frugal material to work with. You can usually find them on a nature hike in your neighborhood. I lucked out and inherited a box of dry pinecones, clean of any sticky sap and ready for crafting. But if you collect your own pinecones, you may need some tips on…