Our Elf on the Shelf welcomed and played with some new friends last year. In fact, you can see our Elf and Arctic Fox arriving on our doorstep via our Nest camera. Popcorn Delight The elves were found having a popping good time. Magic Supplies: Dry, Cooled, (no butter or oil) Popcorn, hot glue gun,…
The Mankato Murals have been on my bucket list for a long time. Our plan was to visit the town during the summer of 2021 but my daughter Maddie, my mural hunting buddy, passed away unexpectedly. You will see her face in many of my other mural posts. The way we remember her on the…
This Kansas City Chiefs mural has been sitting in my collection for a while and know I know why. My Swifty Maddie took this photo only two months before passing away. She would be thrilled that her music idol Taylor Swift was romantically involved with Travis Kelce #87, just over her left shoulder. She is…
My family came across the 15-foot Superman Statue roadside attraction many year years ago. It’s located in the town called Metropolis, Illinois. The town is only a couple of miles off Interstate-24 and is well worth the detour. Look for the water tower as you head south. In past years we’ve browsed the Super Museum,…
Halloween is all month long at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This past October we loaded up our truck and attached our new Airstream International (nicknamed The Blairstream) and trekked from Minnesota down to Florida for a few days of magic. To say we were blown away is an understatement. This campground is…
Margaritaville Lake Resort – Lake of the Ozarks is best described as Missouri meets Key West. The friendly people combined with the lakeside vibe makes for a true family friendly vacation experience. When my nine-year-old daughter heard that Jimmy Buffet died, her first reaction was shock, then she said, “Oh, the people in Missouri must…
Rushmore Candy is an attraction of its own. Miles of chocolate, acres of taffy, and skyscrapers of lollipops fill this magical wonderland.
Wall Drug in Wall, South Dakota is a must-see road trip stop as you’re making your way to or from the Black Hills. You will find food, shopping and plenty of Wall Drug photo ops
My family has been traveling to Marian Shrines for years. Last fall, when my husband had a work trip to Green Bay the kids and I tagged along and ventured to The National Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. This small town is approximately 16 miles Northwest of Green Bay. The…
My late daughter Maddie loved being in the kitchen. Baking and cake decorating topped her list of favorite pastimes and her younger sister is following in her footsteps. A few years ago we started making these easy chocolate-dipped marshmallow treats which are simply decorated candy-dipped marshmallows. All you do is follow the directions on the…