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
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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!
Why Burr Oak Lodge Is The Perfect Melding of Relaxation and Activity
Our third and final stop on our giant Great Ohio Lodges road trip (Hueston Woods and Shawnee came before it!) found us headed back towards home- and to Burr Oak Lodge & Conference Center. Centered around Burr Oak Lake, the views of the Ohio State Park and so many family-friendly activities that we were kept pleasantly occupied, the lodge is a perfect respite for folks … [Read more...] about Why Burr Oak Lodge Is The Perfect Melding of Relaxation and Activity
9 Adorably Modern Ways Hendricks County, Indiana Embraces its Past
Drive one tire into Hendricks County, Indiana, and you'll know you've traveled to someplace special. The county, just Northwest of Indianapolis proper, is not only filled with the booming sprawl of Indiana's capital city, but it refuses to move forward without looking at its rich past. Here's nine adorably modern ways Hendricks County, Indiana embraces its past- and why you … [Read more...] about 9 Adorably Modern Ways Hendricks County, Indiana Embraces its Past