We love exploring our great state of Kentucky! And we hate to spend a lot of money on making memories. Here’s some of our favorite things in Central Kentucky! Whether you are wanting to ride the rails, discover historic houses and sites, explore the longest cave system in the world, or just enjoy some beautiful…
As the weather starts to turn cold and the holiday season appraoches, you may be looking for a gentle book that you can read over the weekend. A Wreath of Snow tells the story of Meg – a school teacher trying to get away from a strained family relationship and Gordon – a newspaperman trying…
I love growing flowers in my backyard. I can’t grow anything but an ivy inside, but my outside flower gardens are usually gorgeous. I have learned alot in the past 15 years. But I can remember moving into our first rental house and looking at the two exisiting beds and feeling very overwhelmed. I had…
Last weekend my husband and 2 sons took a ‘boys day’ and headed over to Mammoth Cave National Park near Bowling Green, Kentucky. We had both toured the cave as kids but now it was time to share the experience with our sons. Mammoth Cave is the longest known cave system in the world and…
This past weekend I stopped in to our local JCPenney store to spend a $10 coupon I received in the mail. My daughter and I were hoping to find at least one or two items on clearance so we could stretch the $10 as far as possible. We were in for quite the fun surprise!…
Sometimes hobbies are just something we do because we love them. But there are some hobbyist who are changing the world and making a difference by pursuing their hobby. Hobbies Make a Difference in the lives of many people. Maybe you know someone like that. (or maybe you, yourself, are doing something noteworthy.) Here’s your…
Have you ever looked at someone who lives in the public eye and thought about where they came from? It’s easy to see someone who has their hair done perfect, successful kids, a seemingly perfect life and forget that even that person had a beginning that might have been rocky. Nowhere but Up is the…
Have you heard of the 5 Basic Love Languages Study by Gary Chapman? They have now released a children’s book to help the kids understand that everyone has different ways they show and experience love. A Perfect Pet for Peyton tells the story of Penny and Peyton on their birthday and their exciting adventure to…
Tobacco Sticks are often used to stake up tomatoes in the garden. But have you thought about turning them into a creative masterpiece? I have 2 friends that are recycling old broken tobacco sticks and turning them into primitive decorations. They are making stars, shutters, ladders, quilt racks and more. The best part about tobacco…