If you know me at all, you know I love reading. I’m always on the hunt for another great book, and middle grade fantasy is one of my go-to genres. When I heard about this book, The Accidental Apprentice described as How To Train Your Dragon meets Nevermoor, I knew I had to give it…
Are you ready to learn something new? Our grandparents have enjoyed classic hobbies for generations. How many of us have inherited quilts, afghans or old letters written in beautiful script? Many of us remember our grandparents canning jellies and growing indoor plants. Now it’s our turn to remember the classic hobbies and share them with…
We’ve always enjoyed learning about history with our kids. Countless road trips have included visits to famous battlefields, historic homes and of course memorials and gravesites. We think it’s important that our kids understand the people and events that have shaped our history. Here are a few ideas to help teach our kids about history….
A few weeks ago we took a quick day trip over to Barren County and did some exploring. We meandered through the countryside and found a hidden historic landmark. If you grew up in the south, you may be familiar with the Houchens chain of grocery stores. Did you know that the very first Houchens…
Now that the temperatures are finally getting out of the single digits, it’s time to get out and enjoy some fun snow day adventures. Whether you have kids who want to build a snowman or you prefer sitting on the couch watching the snow through the window, here are some must-have essentials that will help…
Despite the February cold, my unheated greenhouse continues to give me great joy. If you have ever stepped inside a greenhouse, you know that there is nothing quite like the smell and feel of a warm growing environment. Take a look at what is growing and see one of the things I’ve learned this month…
Working from home is still a relatively new experience for some people but not for me. I have been working remotely for over 20 years. Along the way, I have learned some things to help make this experience not only enjoyable but also help me stay balanced and set boundaries. Here are some of the…
Even though there is freezing rain outside, I’m getting ready for Spring gardening. I have been making newspaper seed pots this weekend and have started planting some flower seeds so I’ll be ready as soon as Spring makes its appearance. These newspaper seed pots are super easy to make and a great way to recycle…