Have you been staying up late this week watching the events happening in Rio? So many of us end up getting sucked into the competitions, stories and events because this event only happens once every four years. There’s just something amazing about watching these teenagers and young adults put everything on the line and compete…
Deciding where to stay when you are in a new city is an important decision. It can be tricky to find a hotel that will meet the needs of your family as well as offer access to the local museums, restaurants and attractions. On our recent visit to Springfield, Massachusetts we had the opportunity to…
What do you know about the Springfield Armory? Did you know that George Washington commissioned the Armory as the first national location for the construction and creation of our military weapons in the early years of our country? On our recent road trip through Springfield, Massachusetts, Springfield Armory was definitely on our list to visit!…
One of our favorite places on our Epic Road Trip this year was Erie, Pennsylvania. There’s just nothing more beautiful than enjoying dinner on the dock of the bay, watching the sunset on Lake Erie and spending the day making memories with our family! We have visited many cities over the past years on our…
Recently we took a trip up to Lake Erie, Pennsylvania and enjoyed spending some time at Presque Isle State Park. This was our visit to Lake Erie but now we are definitely hooked and plan to return! Take a look at these pictures and you’ll agree 100% that Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie…
When we travel to a new city, we love to explore the local museums and see what is unique about each area. On our recent visit to Springfield, Massachusetts, we were excited to visit the Naismith Hall of Fame and Springfield Armory, but we didn’t know about all the Springfield Museums. Fortunately, we talked to…
My family has a tradition each August in Lexington, Kentucky! We go to Crave Lexington to experience the food and culture of the food vendors, local musicians and entertainment. Three years ago we attended the first ever Crave and now we wouldn’t dream of missing it! Hobbies on a Budget will receive discounts or tickets…
We are living in a very politically charged world. With the upcoming presidential election, recent events in major cities and strong opinions on all sides, it is important that we raise our children and teens in an atmosphere that will prepare them to become leaders in society. How to raise Politically Aware Teens Talk: The…
Last week my kids headed off for a week of church missions camp. They spent the week painting, cleaning and working in downtown Atlanta. I knew three things: #1 It would be an amazing experience, #2 They would have lots of dirty clothes and #3 Natalie didn’t want to use a garbage bag or something…