Our family loves to take a road trip and discover new places. Last year a friend of ours in Western Kentucky invited us to drive over and help celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Sure, we could have just driven over for the celebration, but western Kentucky has so much to offer and our kids have…
When we take a road trip, we don’t just plan for the destination, we also like to look for things to do and see as well as great places to eat along the route. A few weekends ago, we headed over to Charleston, SC for a 24 hour adventure. But we weren’t about to drive…
Saving money and losing weight are often viewed as the two of the toughest things we tackle. Both require discipline and hard work. But there are some simple tweaks we can make that will help us shrink our budget, save money and grow our savings account that don’t require a degree in business or drastic…
Can we all agree that life is sometimes tough? It seems like every time you open social media, answer the phone, or talk to a coworker, there’s more bad news. So today, instead of focusing on the negative issues that we all face, let’s find ten easy ways to improve our day. This post includes…
One of the highlights of our recent 2600 mile road trip was our visit to the Springfield Museums. Before we toured the four museums, we took time to walk around the Dr. Seuss Memorial Sculpture Garden. This was a fun walk and a great opportunity to get some pictures with a few of our favorite…
About 15 years ago, I asked my Grandma to help me make my first quilt. I was really clueless but I knew I wanted to try my hand at quilting. What started as a weekend project stretched out over many months, but together we finished my very first nine patch quilt. My First Nine Patch…
Do you spend a lot of time sitting at the computer or behind a desk? If you feel like you are always sitting and never have time to get any exercise, then you may need to check out some of the innovative ways to burn calories while working. The latest tool in my personal “home”…
The city of Tampico, Illinois is a small Midwest town just like many others. The residents get up every day and go to work, school and live their lives just like most Americans. Tampico is not a quick stop off the interstate and when people visit, it’s on purpose. You either come to visit the…