It’s the time of year when the days are rainy, icy, snowy or just plain gray. This is the best time of year to pick up a new hobby or remember how enjoyable an old hobby collection can be. Whether you’re a stay at home mom with little babies and toddlers or a retiree enjoying…
Every year I think about choosing a new word for the year, but each time I keep coming back to the same word – POSSIBILITIES! I love the excitement of planning a new year and dreaming about the possibilities for what the next 12 months will hold. But all that dreaming about the ‘what can…
Mount Rushmore is the most famous presidential landmark in Rapid City, South Dakota but it is not the only place to see presidents in the city. Spend some time downtown Rapid City and you can get your picture with any (or all) of the United States Presidents! Check out these tips for seeing the City…
The New Year is here! It’s hard to believe that we are celebrating 2020! Many people have been thinking about their New Year’s Resolutions or Goals. We’re all familiar with the top 3 Resolutions – lose weight, quit smoking and eat healthy. But what about the rest of the things in our lives that we…
Winter nights and long road trips are the perfect opportunities to get crafty. But sometimes you don’t want to start projects that take tons of concentration or require weeks to complete. That’s where plastic canvas crafts are the perfect project and offer the chance to create gifts, magnets or even gift tags. Take a look…
One of the most iconic restaurants all across the United States is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store. Ever since the first location opened in 1969, Cracker Barrel has been a family favorite for good food and a great place to stretch on road trips. Each member of the family has their own reasons for loving…
It’s almost Christmas! The trees have been decorated, the smell of baking is taking over our homes and it’s time to get together with family. The first thing most people do when they visit a home this time of year is to stop and study the Christmas Tree. Invariably, it becomes storytime as each ornament…
We all know that Christmas is more than Santa Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty the Snowman. But we also know that the fantasies, traditions and classic characters are a super fun part of the holiday season. Here are some creative ideas that parents have found to keep the magic and tradition alive when the kids stop…