Do you remember building log cabins out of Lincoln Logs when you were a kid? Maybe you were the one who always built the coolest forts, cabins and homes for your little cowboys and army men. But then something happened…. you grew up! A few years ago my Mom and Dad took my kids on…
Do you enjoy finding books that feature your favorite hobbies? I have always been fascinated by quilts and love going to quilt shows, the National Quilt Museum in Paducah and making my own simple quilt designs for my family. As we celebrate the Online Quilt Show and take our time enjoying the various quilts that…
How much do you know about the river industry in the United States? Did you know that the US has over 250,000 rivers, with a total of about 3,500,000 miles of rivers*? On our recent visit to Paducah, Kentucky, we learned about the significance of the river industry in the state of Kentucky and across…
If you are looking for a road trip that takes you to the major landmarks of President Ronald Reagan’s life, this is for you! President Reagan served as our 40th president and is viewed by many Americans as one of our greatest presidents. So grab your GPS, your suitcase and your family and let’s take…
One of the best parts of the cold, winter months is sitting beside a cozy fire. There’s just nothing quite like the sound and smell of a wood burning stove. We don’t have a fireplace in our house, but we do have a wood burning stove out in our building. When the snow starts to…
It may be the middle of winter, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to hole up and forget up about adventure. Whether you have small children and need to pick the best diaper bag/ backpack to carry all your baby gear or looking for a backpack for your next adventure, here are some tips to…
We love going hiking as a family. To be sure, the kids aren’t always excited about the thought of trekking through the back woods for hours on a hot summer day, but they always love the adventure of never knowing what we will find around the next bend in the trail. One of our favorite…
When we travel to a new area we always make sure we find the places with historical significance and go exploring. On our recent weekend trip over to Charleston, South Carolina, we knew that one of the top places to visit was Fort Sumter, the place where the Civil War began. But we didn’t realize…