Discover the Wild Side of Memphis: A Visit to the Memphis Zoo
Memphis has a lot going on! There are some pretty amazing areas to explore if you make the trip here. When we first visited the area to decide if we wanted to move here we made a trip to the zoo. It was such a hit with our family. We took part in Zoo Lights, which is...
Exploring the Western Pacific Railroad Museum: Rail History Lives on in Portola, CA
Tucked into a beautiful spot of the Sierra Valley in California is the small town of Portola. Our family found this gem because of it’s (relatively) close proximity to Reno, NV. Portola is the ultimate small town, plenty of beautiful places nearby to explore but none...
Learning Through Play at the Children’s Museum of Memphis
Memphis is not just the home of the blues! They aren't just the BBQ capital. Memphis also has some pretty awesome spots to visit for children. One of the coolest carousels I have seen was at the Children’s Museum of Memphis. I had met some friends at the museum and...
Whimsical Wonders: Exploring the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Trolls Exhibit
My kids and I recently had the chance to visit the Memphis Botanic Gardens and enjoy the temporary Trolls display. We were lucky enough to be with a large amazing group, so we got to take a guided tour. We learned so much about the Memphis Botanic Garden's Trolls. ...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for your Robot Lover
The Ultimate Gift Guide for your Robot Lover Originally posted 2018, updated 2024 My son has loved robots since I can remember. His love of robotics is well-known to those that know him. He has had a few robots over the years, and I wanted to share some of his...
Take An Out Of This World Trip to The US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL
Nestled in the Northern part of Alabama is one of our state’s most prized locales. As a kid I remember going to Huntsville's US Space and Rocket Center on school field trips and on family trips during the summer. Living only 3 hours away meant we made the trip enough...
Pompeys Pillar Montana: A Monument to History and Nature’s Grandeur
I feel like it is a huge win when our American History lessons hit on a place that our family has explored. It is always great fun to read about the impact of that place/time in history and then flip through our own family photos of the location. We have recently...
A Journey Through Wings Over the Rockies, Denver, Colorado
Wings Over the Rockies, an air and space museum; located in Denver, Colorado, is a fun place we liked so much we have visited it twice. The museum is located in a hangar at the old Lowry Air Base, and even the airplane hanger is a piece of history as it was built back...
The National Steinbeck Center – John Steinbeck Museum, Salinas CA
In 2019 while living in our RV we spent some time in California. I saw that we were getting awfully close to the Salinas Valley. My husband, who is a pretty serious John Steinbeck fan, had plenty of options in our Audible account. We picked out Cannery Row and...
EdVenture Children’s Museum Columbia, SC
Want to see the world’s largest boy? How about sit in a Boeing 757 cockpit or fly a Boeing 777 simulator? Or do you want to climb inside a fire truck? Even if these things don’t interest you, I can bet your kids would LOVE it. (We love Children’s Museums.)...