Founders Brewing Company Taproom
Founders Brewing Company has a Taproom in Grand Rapids, Michigan that is worth a visit if you are in the area, or even just driving through. We went a little out of our way on our way home from a vacation in Michigan just to stop for lunch at the Founders Brewing Company Taproom and...
Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
The Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens is a beautiful oasis in the midst of a bustling city. We visited Franklin Park Conservatory in Columbus for the first time recently and were astounded at all the conservatory and gardens had to offer! We planned our visit because I really wanted to see the Chihuly collection...
3rd Turn Oldham Gardens & Backside Grill
Recently we visited 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens just outside of Louisville, Kentucky and immediately loved the place and their brews! We spent a few hours there tasting their craft brews, dining at the Backside Grill and playing board games with the kids. 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens How we arrived at this off the beaten path...
A Quick Trip to Brown County, Indiana
We wanted to get away for Spring Break this year, but could not do more than a few days, so I had to find something pretty close to home for a quick trip. Brown County, Indiana was a perfect place for a weekend getaway. There are so many things to do in Brown County Indiana,...
Apocalypse Brew Works in Louisville
During a recent trip to Louisville we were looking for a brewery to stop by for a quick brew before meeting up with friends and we ended up at Apocalypse Brew Works. Louisville is booming with craft breweries much like our own hometown, which makes it fun to try to find new places to try new...
Camping at the Natural Bridge State Park 2017
Every fall we spend a weekend camping at the Natural Bridge State Park campground and hiking around the Red River Gorge. It is a treasured family weekend that always leaves us with memories for a lifetime. Sometimes we bring our trailer along to help with carrying our equipment, but there are times that rough terrain...
The Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast in Bardstown KY
We have stayed in the Jailer’s Inn Bed & Breakfast twice now and each experience was full of memory making fun (and maybe a little haunting). This old timey jail turned bed and breakfast is in the heart of Bourbon country in the quaint town of Bardstown. The accommodations are unique and well cared for,...
A Weekend in Sandusky {2017}
Last weekend I attended Bloggy Con 2017 at the Breakers Hotel in Sandusky, and the family came along for some fun and games at Cedar Point. The conference was fantastic, and I learned so many great tips to implement on the blog. Now I just need to find some time to sit down and make...
Chihuly at Maker’s Mark
If you are a fan of glass sculptures, Bourbon and Kentucky then you need to make a trip to see Chihuly at Maker’s Mark. The renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly has brought a collection of his masterpieces to Loretto, Kentucky to be on display at the Maker’s Mark distillery for just a few short months....
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
Recently we had the most amazing zoo visit ever. We spent a day at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium with my cousin who is a vet extraordinaire. We have had some crazy animal adventures with him in the past (read this post about The Wilds), but I had no idea what to expect when we...
Cambria Hotel & Suites in Noblesville, Indiana
I love a family vacation that we can make happen over a weekend an on a single tank of gas. I also love exploring new to us small towns. Last summer we had an opportunity to stay overnight in Hamilton County, Indiana and we were given lodging at the Cambria Hotel and Suites in Noblesville....
Hands on Fun & Learning at COSI in Columbus
Over Spring Break this year we visited one of our favorite museums for a day of hands on fun and learning. COSI (Center of Science & Industry) in Columbus is not your run of the mill museum, it is more like a warehouse of wonders. And the great thing is that kids just think that they...
