Many people think that the perfect day for a picnic is the middle of summer, but have you thought about how nice it is to have a picnic when the temperatures start to drop and the leaves begin to show off their fall color? Fall is a great time for a family picnic but there…
Do you have lots of random skeins of yarn stored in your closets and want a unique project to use up your yarn and create something special? I have to admit that I have never quite mastered the art of knitting with regular-sized needles, but jumbo needles are super fun and kind of addictive. If…
Are you fascinated by miniatures? Do you love treehouses? Do you enjoy building? If your answer to these three questions is YES, then you need to check out Tiny Treehouses! These model treehouse kits are incredibly detailed and even have lights that you build into the design. Take a look at our building experience and…
I recently had a friend tell me that she has a huge stash of yarn and no idea how to use it! She had tried to learn to crochet and knit and it just didn’t take! So now here she is, with beautiful yarn taking up space and no easy way to turn it into…
We eat a lot of apples in our house but don’t often get to pick them from the trees ourselves. Since this is apple season, we took some time to drive up to Huber Orchard just north of Louisville and pick our own apples and experience some outdoor fun. It is starting to look like…
Like many people, we’ve always been fascinated by the world of metal detectors. A few weeks ago, we ordered a new Minelab metal detector and have been exploring our yard and farm. So far, we haven’t found anything substantial, but we have been enjoying the new hobby and learning a lot. If you have been…
It’s the middle of September and my garden is finally reaching the end of the growing season. It has been a productive summer with lots of vegetables, canning jars, and a freezer full of produce. But now it is time to look forward to a new season of gardening and cool weather activities. Here’s a…
Have you ever wanted to surprise someone with a special gift in the mail but didn’t know what to send? Subscription boxes have been around for a long time, but many people don’t know what is available. Today, I’m sharing some of my favorite subscription boxes that are perfect for each person on your gift…
Learning about the mining history in Kentucky is an important part of understanding where we have come from as a community as well as a nation. When you explore the Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp in Stearns, Kentucky you can not only see the buildings and learn about the community, but you can also hear…