Eight Unique Souvenirs and Keepsakes to Collect When Traveling
Many people purchase souvenirs when vacationing as a way to remember their adventures; ornaments, snow globes, and postcards are common mementos children collect and display at home. When our children were younger they collected some of these items (ornaments were especially popular) but over time, we’ve started purchasing and collecting souvenirs that represent a city,…
Resort Guide: Winter in Kohler, Wisconsin
We just returned from a wonderful trip to Kohler, Wisconsin to celebrate Christmas. I have read about the Kohler Company and the idyllic Village of Kohler for years and visiting for the holidays has been on my “bucket list” for a while. Our visit exceeded our family’s expectations and we hope to return for a…
Exploring the Mitchell Park Domes in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
We just returned from a festive trip to the state of Wisconsin for Christmas. We spent a weekend in Milwaukee with family, and one of the highlights that got us in the holiday spirit was a visit to the Mitchell Park Domes. Housed inside the 61 acre Mitchell Park in downtown Milwaukee, the Domes were…
Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina
Last year, we spent the Christmas holiday in Asheville, North Carolina. While the area was still recovering from Hurricane Helene and some of the area attractions were closed for rebuilding and renovations, we still had a wonderful time exploring some popular sites. Asheville is located in Western North Carolina in the Blue Ridge Mountains and…
Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts
The holiday season has officially begun and we celebrated this past weekend with a new-to-us tradition: Christmas by Candlelight at Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
Celebrating the Holidays at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland
Last December, on our travels home during the Christmas holiday, we stopped for one more holiday themed adventure at the Gaylord National Resort in National Harbor, Maryland. The resort complex is massive with plenty of activities the whole family will enjoy, including the popular holiday ICE! experience.