We love visiting the homeplace, monuments, and memorials of our United States Presidents, so of course, when we planned a trip to Washington DC area, we knew that a visit to George Washington’s Mt Vernon was definitely going to be on the list. If you are planning your next road trip, there are some things…
How much do you know about our US Presidents? For some people, learning about United States history is a passionate hobby, but others have to find ways to work learning into daily life so it becomes a fun experience. If you follow along here on the blog, you know that we have gone to many…
Have you seen LOVE Sculptures around the country? Some of them are by American artist Robert Indiana and some are art installations by other creators. These sculptures are scattered around the country and make for some great photo opportunities. Have you taken any pictures with these iconic LOVE sculptures? Take a look at these that…
In every city I visit, I love finding public street art and murals. On a recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona some friends and I spent time exploring the street art in downtown Roosevelt Row where there are amazing art pieces on every corner. There is even one of my favorite direction signs on the corner…
When you grow up in the rolling hills of Kentucky you don’t see a lot of cactus growing in the wild. In fact, the only cacti you see are special exhibits or individual planters on someone’s desk or in their kitchen. On a recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona, I discovered an amazing place where you can enjoy…
One of my favorite parts of traveling is checking out local restaurants with a unique atmosphere. Located just 20 minutes outside of Phoenix in Mesa, Arizona is one of the most fun pizza restaurants in the state. Organ Stop Pizza features the largest Wurlitzer organ in the world and offers a great family-friendly experience with…
If you have a Cricut and a little imagination, you can create amazing personalized gifts that are custom made just for you! Whether you are looking for gift ideas or just a way to bring create something for yourself, you can use vinyl and your Cricut machine to custom design the things you use every day….
Welcome to the middle of winter for most of us! January and February can often seem like the longest months of the year because there are not as many days out of school, it’s dark earlier and there is no color on the trees. Since it can be a pretty dreary time for teenagers, be…
One of the best places to experience the amazing sunsets in Phoenix, Arizona is the iconic Hole in the Rock. This popular trail just minutes from the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Gardens is an easy walk up to the top of the butte that gives you the perfect place to watch the sunset. If…