On May 26, we celebrate the birthday of one of the most iconic actors of all time. Marion Robert Morrison, who most of us know best as John Wayne was born in Winterset, Iowa on May 26, 1907. Whether you are celebrating his birthday by taking virtual tours of his birthplace museum in Iowa, or…
It’s time for peaches! Last weekend we drove over to a local Amish produce market and I bought a half bushel box of fresh Georgia peaches. We ate a bunch of fresh peaches, but I wanted to can as many as possible so we can enjoy them all winter long! There’s just nothing like the…
One of our favorite things to do in Kentucky is to get out and explore one of Kentucky’s waterfalls. Kentucky may not have the most waterfalls in the United States, but the ones we have are worth the time to see them! Here are 10 of our favorite Kentucky scenic waterfall hikes. This post includes…
I couldn’t have known it then, but a simple question by a sixteen-year-old boy would somehow lead me on a twenty-two-year journey of research….and I always thought I hated history! Little did I know that one day I would be spending my life organizing history one year at a time. Today I welcome my Mom, Ritchie…
I love finding new uses for the beautiful flowers in my yard. I have created jellies from violets, honeysuckles and even dandelions. With the peonies in full bloom right now, I decided I wanted to use them in something special. This super simple three ingredient sugar scrub is the perfect gift idea to keep or…
Do you love to read like I do? If you have visited a book store lately, then you know that new books are not cheap. But there are many options for finding free books for those that are willing to do a review, enter a giveaway or write an email. Here are some of my…
My Mom loves to have her grandkids in her life. She is one of the best Nonnas in the world and is always finding a new way to keep her 10 grandkids close. When the kids were little, she created this DIY Handprint Apron using the kids hand prints, paint and a store-bought apron. She…
All around the country, we are seeing plans for reopening the country and starting to resume a more normal pattern of life. It’s may not be here yet, but the time for travel is coming! If you know me at all, you know that I am counting down the days till we can pack our…
Spring weather means more time to spend outside cleaning out flower-beds, planning new gardens and getting all the tools ready for the new gardening season. This is also a great time to think about some fun gift ideas for gardeners. Start thinking now so you’ll be ready for birthdays and special events! Hobbies on a…