Recently I had the opportunity to spend some time in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Although I spent much of our time in meetings and at a conference, I know that every trip to a new city should involve seeing something historic about the area. A visit to Old Salem is well worth the afternoon trip. What…
There are some people who have all their family living in the same community. But others like us have far away cousins. It’s important for us to stay connected even though we are miles apart. Here are some easy ideas to help create connection and memories with far away cousins. Hobbies on a Budget received…
When is the last time you have hosted a sleepover for tween girls? You can be guaranteed that there won’t be much sleep and there will be lots of giggling. Most of the time tweens can keep themselves entertained and don’t need anything more than some snacks, maybe a movies and lots of time to…
Most of us think about giving back to the community during the holiday season, but giving to others should be something we think about year round. This past week, I contacted the Nortons Children’s Hospital in Louisville to get some ideas for how to make a difference in the lives of the patients and families…
Are you planning your vacation and looking for some place new that offers something for everyone in your family? Springfield, Massachusetts may be the perfect place to consider. Springfield offers something for everyone from the kids who love Dr. Seuss, to the basketball fan and even the firearms enthusiast and art critic. Take a look…
As we get ready for a brand new year, it’s time to think about how to make sure you are prepared for each day. I am a naturally optimistic person. I love looking for the good and dreaming about the possibilities each day holds. But this year, I’m really focused on being prepared for whatever…
Sometimes our kids have interests in things that are outside of our knowledge base. That’s what is happening with our daughter. For 2 years she has been asking for the equipment so she can record music. Since this is something I know nothing about, we did some research and figured out how to set up…
This week my dad celebrated his 70th birthday! We wanted to do something very special for his birthday but we had some obstacles. There are many ideas for birthday parties for young children, but it is a little tougher to find creative ideas for adults. If you are looking for a gift idea for someone…
This afternoon we took some time to go exploring. Nothing major. No big road trip. No elaborate plans or destination. Just a brief side trip after work and before it got dark. Sometimes those spontaneous trips are the best. So how do you prepare to be “spontaneous”? Here are a few things you need to…