We have explored many historic places in the United States. We have visited Mount Vernon, Monticello, Mount Rushmore and Independence Hall in Philadelphia and now this summer we finally got to visit historic Colonial Williamsburg, a living history museum that spans an entire city area about 2 1/2 hours south of Washington DC. If you…
We have visited Roanoke, Virginia many times in the last few years. Roanoke is the perfect stopping place on the way to Washington, DC. There are so many great things to see and experience in Roanoke. On our most recent stop, we enjoyed supper at a great little place called The Green Goat. This post…
Do you love ships, boats and naval history? The Mariner’s Museum and Park connects people to the world’s waters because that is how we are connected to one another. This is a great place to walk through nautical history whether you are a sailor, ‘landlubber’ or history buff. Plan to spend at least several hours…
The Corn Palace is a folk art wonder that attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a standard road stop for every traveler driving from Rapid City to Sioux Falls. Built in 1892, this state highlight has been attracting visitors and offering new themes each year. When we started planning our trip across South…
Planning a visit to Newport News, Virginia? One of the top attractions that needs to be on your bucket list is the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Right now they are hosting a traveling Toy Exhibition that is absolutely amazing. But if you want to experience this, you don’t have long! It’s only available until September…
It’s back to school season! Teenagers are starting high school and are dreaming about the big adventures that are just around the corner. If you are looking for some gift suggestions or back to school ideas for high school girls, I’ve got you covered! Teen girls are really not hard to shop for if you…
Some days just beg for an adventure, but not all days have enough time to really hit the road and go exploring. This weekend, we took a quick road trip over to the city to go shopping and decided to swing by High Bridge Park on our way home. It took us less than an…
If you have been around Hobbies on a Budget very long, you know that I love quilts. For the past 6 years, I have hosted an online quilt show each February featuring some of the favorite quilts in my home and from my friends and family members. What is it about quilts that just makes…
Families everywhere are making lists, spending money and shopping for back to school. As the kids get older, it seems that the lists get longer. So how can you save money with back to school shopping but still get everything you need? Here are a few ways to stretch your dollars and spend smart on…