The Aviation Museum of Kentucky in Lexington is one of those places that’s absolutely worth a return visit. We took the kids there years ago, and this past week, my son headed back to check it out again—and came home talking about how much there is to see and experience. It’s been about ten years…
One of our favorite museums to visit in the Pensacola area is the National Naval Aviation Museum. If you love seeing aircraft from history up close, then this museum is for you. Located on the Naval Base in Pensacola, Florida, this free museum offers the opportunity to view more than 150 full-size restored aircraft from…
Learning about the mining history in Kentucky is an important part of understanding where we have come from as a community as well as a nation. When you explore the Blue Heron Coal Mining Camp in Stearns, Kentucky you can not only see the buildings and learn about the community, but you can also hear…
When is the last time you visited an art museum with your family? We’ve taken the kids to several art museums over the years and each time it’s a brand new experience. Recently we revisited the Speed Art Musuem in Louisville and see the latest updates. Not sure if your kids are ready for an…
Today is Derby Day in Kentucky! 2020 Kentucky Derby is going to look quite a bit different due to Stay at Home and Covid-19! But don’t miss out on the adventures! Tune in to celebrate with a day-long virtual #KyDerbyAtHome party and Churchill Downs matches UP TO $1 MILLION of COVID-19 relief donations. The day…
There are three things I care about more than anything else: My faith, my family and my country. That is why I am focused on making sure our kids grow up with the same values. As we look back at the events of September 11, 2001, it’s hard to believe that some of our kids…
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…
If you love Kentucky Fried Chicken, and you are traveling on I75 between Lexington and Knoxville, you need to stop for your next meal at the Sanders Cafe, the birthplace of KFC! We have stopped at the Colonel Sanders Cafe and Museum several times while out exploring Kentucky. The food has always been hot and…