There are some places that are just a great place to meet with family, enjoy nature and make memories that you can go back year after year and never get tired of. Salato Wildlife Education Center is one of those places we have been enjoying for over than 10 years. Every time we go back…
Visiting presidential birthplaces is a great way to learn about our American history. Recently we were on a road trip coming home from Philadelphia and saw a small brown sign telling us that we were close to Woodrow Wilson’s birthplace. We followed the signs and got a chance to learn a little about our 28th…
How well do you know your spouse? Within the first few weeks of your marriage did you already know their past history? political affiliations? family connections? Taryn Young has been swept off her feet in a whirlwind courtship and is heading off on the honeymoon of her dreams when the bomb explodes in the airport….
The information and prize pack have been provided by General Mills through Platefull Co-Op. #ChexMixPopped #PlatefullCoOp We are up to our ears in boxes and moving plans. That means that much of our time is spent on boring stuff this summer break. With moving day getting closer and closer, we are constantly mentioning things that…
How much do you know about the Kentucky Coal Industry? On a recent road trip, our family took the time to drive through Eastern Kentucky and tour the Kentucky Coal Mining Museum in Harlan County. I have to admit that I wasn’t sure what to expect, but this museum and tour was one of the…
Do you collect recyclable trash in a box in the garage? Before you haul it out to be recycled, better look twice. You might be amazed at what you can create using plastic lids, old tuna cans, burned up candles or empty frosting containers. Take a look at this fun list of 12 ways to…
Gettysburg National Military Park is one of those historical Civil War landmarks that each American needs to visit. Not only was it the bloodiest battle of the Civil war but it was also the place where President Lincoln gave the famous Gettysburg Address. Can you still quote parts of it from when you were in…
Summer Fun on the Water My friend and her family recently returned from a vacation to Florida. While they were there they took the opportunity to get out on the water in a family sailboat. Here’s her story: Since I’m not an experienced sailor, we wanted to make sure we could get out and safely…