Have you watched the TV show, Salvage Dawgs on the DIY Network? The crew does a whole lot more than rescue old doors, windows and fireplace mantels. They also create and sell unique, upcycled pieces with the treasures they find. Their mission is to save pieces of American history and make them available to people…
Heading to Washington DC and planning to stay right outside the city in Springfield, Virginia? We recently returned from a road trip and stayed at the Homewood Suites in Springfield. We rode the METRO into the city each day and then came back out of the city each evening for supper. Here are three great…
Heading to Roanoke, Virginia and need some tips for what to do, where to stay and the best place for dinner? I’ve got you covered! Recently we spent some time in the city of Roanoke and found some of the highlights to help you plan your next trip. Whether you are visiting one of the…
Have you ever planned a road trip vacation and have all the attractions lined up but needed a restaurant or hotel recommendation? If you’re like us, we want a good local restaurant (no chain restaurants for us on vacation) and we want a hotel that is going to offer us a good night’s sleep in…
Have you ever planned a road trip vacation and have all the attractions lined up but needed a restaurant or hotel recommendation? If you’re like us, we want a good local restaurant (no chain restaurants for us on vacation) and we want a hotel that is going to offer us a good night’s sleep in…
Heading to Roanoke, Virginia and need some tips for what to do, where to stay and the best place for dinner? I’ve got you covered! Recently we spent some time in the city of Roanoke and found some of the highlights to help you plan your next trip. Whether you are visiting one of the…
What do you know about Thomas Jefferson? Did you know that he was the third President and the principal author of the Declaration of Independence? Recently, we had the opportunity to tour Monticello, the homeplace of Thomas Jefferson and learned so much about this founding father. The beautiful views and overlook of the surrounding area…
This past week we have been on Spring Break here in Kentucky. That means time off from school. So, of course, we had to take a road trip and go exploring. Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing tips on what to see, how to save money and how to get tickets to…
On one of our recent road trips, our family stopped to tour the National Firearms Museum in Fairfax, Virginia. Whether you are a gun enthusiast or are just fascinated by John Wayne, Ben Cartwright or the Die Hard Movies, there’s something for everyone. We spent several hours wandering through the exhibits and discovering some amazing…