October is a month full of pecan pie, apple spice, pumpkins, and the start of chapped lip season. If you are looking for a fun way to share the fall/Halloween season with your friends and family this season, then you are going to love this combination of burlap, orange ribbon, and some amazing chapstick with…
Sometimes we find things on our road trips that are cool but ordinary. Then there are other times when we discover something quite out of the regular road trip adventure. Stumphouse Tunnel & Issaqueena Falls is one of those really cool places off the beaten path that deserve a stop. The Stumphouse Tunnel was dug…
Even though we are in one of the busiest seasons of the year, now is the time we all crave peace, joy, and meaningful time with family and friends. I thought today it would be good to share a coffee mug that reminds us of the things that we want to have evident in our…
It’s almost time for Spring to arrive and that means the opportunity to get outdoors and explore the world. Before you head out to start your adventures, make sure you have the right gear for everyone in your house. Today, I’m sharing some ideas for the men in your family. With these things covered, everyone…
Heading out to South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore, Custer State Park or over to Wyoming to tour Devil’s Tower? You just might want to plan some time to explore Deadwood, South Dakota. Deadwood was born in 1876 and has roots to legends like Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Now less than 2,000 people…
When we visit a new city, we squeeze in as much of the local culture and heritage as possible. Most of the time, we are able to get to multiple museums and venues before they close, but sometimes we have snafus. On our visit to Abilene, we missed the closing time and arrived 5 minutes…
Tomorrow marks the anniversary of one of the most horrific days in our US history. For those of who were adults in 2001, we remember in vivid detail exactly where we were and how the events of that day transpired. But for most of our children and teenagers they only know what we are teaching…
We all have a story. We all remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001. Just the mention of 911 takes us back immediately to the emotions we felt on that day. What’s Your 9/11 Story? I was in the very early stages of a rough pregnancy on September 11, 2001. We had decided…