School’s out! For me these words have always ushered in my favorite time of the year. The kids were home and we had lots of unstructured family time. “What’re we gonna do today?” wasn’t usually a problem because there...
On Mother's Day this year, we spent the afternoon at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, GA. The views were incredible, and the weather was perfect too. We knew we wanted to come back and explore more in the...
Top Five Reasons Why Your Readers Can't Miss Labor Day Weekend at Callaway
Spectacular Hot Air Balloon Glow & Fireworks: A visual feast, the Hot Air Balloon Show lights up the sky, perfectly synchronized to music, followed by impressive nightly...
"Let's go camping for vacation this year!" I was five months pregnant with the Middle One. The oldest was two. Kent and I hadn’t been camping since the first year we were married. We'd camped at lots of places...
After four days in Talkeetna, we headed for Anchorage to wrap up our 40th Anniversary trip. Our train was scheduled to depart at 5:30 pm. We caught a ride with Charlie, a local campground host who shuttles travelers in...
Getting outside is a must for this mama, but recently I’ve felt the need to get out and away a bit further, a bit more remote.
(I did spend a summer living in the Rocky Mountains in a teepee in...
We all love a beach trip, but going to the beach when your child is not yet kindergarten age can look much different than when you went with your spouse alone. Before hubby and I headed out for our...
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Our Summer Survival Strategy
Summer is here whether I like it or not. Admittedly, it’s not my favorite season, but I’m both excited and a bit nervous about...
