Learning about history is not just what happens inside the classroom. More learning takes place when we get outside the walls of our schools and explore the world around us. What do you know about General Andrew Jackson? Recently we visited the Hermitage to learn about the General and explore his plantation right outside Nashville….
Growing up in Kentucky, you can’t help but love the game of basketball. On a road trip last year, we had the opportunity to tour and explore the Visiting Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts. Hobbies on a Budget received discounts or tickets to facilitate this post. All opinions are my own….
While on our epic Road trip vacation this summer, we had the opportunity to tour the Fenimore Art Musuem. This museum in Cooperstown, NY gave us the opportunity to explore the works of Ansel Adams plus one of the most extensive collections of American Indian art. It’s important to us to expose our kids to…
When we travel to a new city, we love to explore the local museums and see what is unique about each area. On our recent visit to Springfield, Massachusetts, we were excited to visit the Naismith Hall of Fame and Springfield Armory, but we didn’t know about all the Springfield Museums. Fortunately, we talked to…
We are living in a very politically charged world. With the upcoming presidential election, recent events in major cities and strong opinions on all sides, it is important that we raise our children and teens in an atmosphere that will prepare them to become leaders in society. How to raise Politically Aware Teens Talk: The…
Have you ever wondered if there were dinosaurs on Noah’s Ark? Have you thought about how the world was created? Have you wondered if aliens were real? Ever had questions from your kids that your days in Sunday School just didn’t cover? Maybe you need to take a tour through the Creation Museum. Located just…
Recently we took a few hours to tour the Frazier History Museum in Louisville, Kentucky. If you are intrigued by history, love to see weapons that have helped shape our growth as a society or just love to learn something new, then the Frazier History Museum is a great place to spend an afternoon. We…
We have had the opportunity to visit many amazing places with our kids over the summer break. This past weekend, we spent a day at the Kentucky Science Center -learning, discovering, exploring and had a great time! The Kentucky Science Center in Louisville, Kentucky is more than just another ‘children’s museum’. Sure, there are all…