I took a little creative liberty with the title of this post, courtesy of my niece. The official name of the place in question is the Crayola Experience. It is located just about 20 minutes from my house, so I was happy to bring my sisters, brother-in-law, and niece there for a morning of colorful…
Not too far from home, nestled on a piece of the Appalachian trail, there is an unassuming little peak called Bake Oven Knob. My husband and I discovered this area about six years ago, when we were looking for a short and sweet Saint Patrick’s Day hike to enjoy the great weather. This year, we…
Happy Olympic season everyone! As a sports fan, the Olympics are a really fun time for me and I truly look forward to them every two years. It is a chance to give some unique sports the spotlight for a little while and get everyone feeling extra patriotic. The summer games are great because it…
About a year ago, my husband and I found ourselves with a rainy day in Miami. The day before had been absolutely gorgeous, so we’d already had our fill of biking by the beach. Our friend’s wedding was taking place in the evening, which left us with a dreary, rainy day to fill. Luckily we…
My husband is in England right now, without me. How rude. The fact is, he’s working, which certainly isn’t as fun going to England for vacation. And I have to work, which is why I couldn’t join him. But he is still there, enjoying cool accents and Cadbury chocolate and snooker, while I’m stuck here. Coincidentally,…
We have made it a habit to buy artwork when we travel, and now that we have a home we have a great way to display all of it. Our collection includes pieces from four continents, most that we bought together but also a few we each got individually before we met. However, our favorite…
I have been slowly moving things out of my parents’ attic and into my new home, and the most recent haul included my study abroad scrapbook which has sat unopened for a number of years. Flipping through it sent me into nostalgia overdrive, longing for that amazing experience of being a student abroad. I love…
Why do we drop things on New Year’s Eve? Apparently, we can thank the New York Times. Adolph Ochs, the owner the New York Times, wanted to have a party in Times Square to celebrate the coming of the year 1905. That first year he marked midnight with fireworks, but the New York Police Department…
Happy new year! We welcomed 2018 with a pretty laid-back celebration that included champagne, rum cake, warm blankets, and puppy cuddles- all in between some major kitchen organization and shelf building. Early in the evening of December 31st, however, we ventured out in the cold to see the Peep Drop. Peeps, those iconic marshmallow and…
My husband and I have visited Vermont a few times, and even so I know I’ll keep going back. It is especially wonderful during the fall, when the leaves are changing and the air is crisp. Sometimes people who visit the area at this time of year are known as “leaf peepers”, but the funny…
As the days become colder and darker, I rely on warm memories to help keep my spirits up. Luckily, I have plenty to fall back on! My honeymoon took place two years ago in sunny, summery Australia. I’ve already detailed most of it, along with the second part of the trip in New Zealand. But…
The National Park Service in the United States began on August 25, 1916. However, the first national park was actually established many years earlier, when Yellowstone National Park was created in 1872. Since then, over 400 units make up the system, including parks, preserves, memorials, recreation areas, historic sites, and more. I am lucky to…
