There’s just something special about spending a lazy afternoon day out in a hammock, reading a book or watching an intense game of corn hole at a family reunion. But have you thought about how many other times in our life a hammock is the perfect thing to have? Last year, my kids each got…
Christmas Day is almost here. I think there are still several things that each of us need to do as we celebrate the Christmas holiday. If you’re like me, the shopping is done and now it’s time to just sit back and enjoy family and friends. Here are 7 things to do before Christmas –…
We love to travel and take a road trip as a family. But sometimes schedules are too busy and crowded or the weather is just not conducive to hopping in the van and heading out on an adventure. But that doesn’t mean that the travel bug goes away. It just means that you need to…
Do you have teenagers in your house or on your Christmas gift list this year? If you do, then you know that it is often hard to decide what to give them. It’s hard to find the perfect gift idea for teens, but with a little bit of planning, you can pull off a perfect…
When we go on a road trip, we are always looking for something a little different when it comes to lodging. Sure we can stay at a chain motel, but the memorable moments often take place when you stretch a little and think outside the typical. Last year when we spent some time in Pigeon…
Finding the perfect gift for kids is a challenge sometimes. You want to find something fun and unique but you don’t want to buy something that kids won’t enjoy. Whether you are online this week or out in the stores looking for some fun creative gift ideas for kids in your life, let these ideas…
One great way to learn about our US Presidents is to visit the Presidential Libraries. We have had 45 presidents but as of 2017, there are 14 presidential libraries. We have been able to visit 3 of them so far, but of course, we are already planning our next road trip to visit another one…
Today, we spent some time with my 97 year old Grandma and shared more stories! This special time with family reminded of a road trip we took last year with my Grandma, Dad and two of my Uncles going over all the stomping grounds in Boyce, Kentucky. We spent some time seeing the old home…