A few years ago, my go-to New Year's Eve celebration of choice was to hop into my jammies, grab a few snacks, and try to stay awake until the ball dropped in Times Square. Lately, I've found a reason to stay out and party with my family (yes, there are plenty of family-friendly New Year's parties in my area!). One of my favorite ways is to hunt down unusual ball-dropping … [Read more...] about Quirky (But Cool!) Ohio New Year’s Eve Ball-Dropping Ceremonies
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Escape the Cold with These Best Pittsburgh Indoor Activities
Visiting Pittsburgh, PA, any time of year is always fun. There's the outdoor water sports and events from spring through fall, the gardens and parks to trek through when the weather is mild, and all of those amazing restaurants to dine at any time of year. But when the temps start falling, I know I begin thinking of fun, indoor activities in Pittsburgh to take my family. From … [Read more...] about Escape the Cold with These Best Pittsburgh Indoor Activities
Getting creative with Autumn de Forest at The Butler
If you've popped on the site before (thank you!), you may have checked out a post on Autumn de Forest-teen artist extraordinaire. She has a natural way of inspiring kids of all ages and artistic levels to simply create art. Her passion and love of painting is so obvious and her goal? She simply wants to do something to help the world. As simple, and as beautiful, as … [Read more...] about Getting creative with Autumn de Forest at The Butler
Five Spectacular Reasons I Fell in Love with The Finger Lakes
Living only two states away from New York, of course I'd heard happy chatter about the Finger Lakes, New York. I listened to stories about how folks fell in love with the area at first sight and how if you can't find a new favorite winery there you're not going to find one at all. But, until I visited for myself, I didn't get it. Did I fall in love at first sight? Most … [Read more...] about Five Spectacular Reasons I Fell in Love with The Finger Lakes
Luxury AND Adventure in Niagara Falls USA? You Betcha!
This might sound a little kooky, but I'd driven through Niagara Falls USA dozens of times on the way to other destinations. And while I'm not proud of the fact, I do own up to it. Truth be told, I'd never really thought of it as a vacation destination- until I began researching just how many activities it has to offer families. There's a luxurious side that I never knew existed … [Read more...] about Luxury AND Adventure in Niagara Falls USA? You Betcha!