How to Fix Scratches on a Rental Car (In Rural Wyoming!?)
Our kids have been to 30-some odd states, and each time we enter a new one, we try to get a photo with that state’s, “Welcome to…” sign. Well, as…
Visiting the National Memorial for Peace & Justice w/ Kids
I remember when The National Memorial for Peace and Justice first opened. I was driving home from work and NPR was doing a story about a new museum and memorial…
12 Amazing Health Benefits of Ping Pong (Body + Brain!)
Like a lot of people, I grew up with a ping pong table in my basement. My brother and I fought a lot of intense battles on that old table.…
Craters of the Moon National Monument: 9 Facts + Tips!
When you think of Idaho you most likely picture mountains, valleys and, of course, potatoes. But Idaho is also home to one of the most unusual National Monuments in the…
Conestoga Ranch Review: Glamping In a Conestoga Wagon!
If you’re on Instagram, Pinterest, or just a normal human, by now you’ve definitely heard of glamping. Glamping is all the fun of camping – being outside, campfires, stargazing –…
Bull Connor Was a Horrible Man, So I Peed on His Grave
Theophilus Eugene “Bull” Connor was a horrible human being. He was Birmingham’s Commissioner of Public Safety during the time of the Civil Rights Movement. He was quite a powerful man…
8 Top-Rated (Tax Deductible!) Environmental Charities
Some of the best environmental charities to donate to that are tax deductions: Not everyone can afford to be J.K. Rowling. Giving to people and causes that matter to you…
21 Hate Camping Memes: Raccoons, Spiders, Bears, Oh My!
My family and I love to go camping. Actually, that’s not true. My family and I love the idea of camping. However, the reality of camping is quite different, and…
27 Best Karaoke Duet Songs: Male + Female (Or, Both Girls?)
Imagine this: after a few drinks you and your lady-friend are walking together when you suddenly see a sign: Karaoke tonight. You are drawn to the muffled sound of music,…
Austin Motel Review | Why We Love This Funky “Phallus Palace”
Austin Motel review: So, you’ve decided to plan a trip to Austin, Texas. You’ve heard about the awesome street art, eclectic bars, the Congress Street Bridge bats and great live…
Disneyland Private VIP Tour: How It Works + How Much it Costs (OMG!)
Ok. Let me start by saying we are not the type of family who travels extravagantly. I hate paying full price for anything, and I live for travel bargains! So…
Hiking The Narrows in Zion w/ Kids: 7 Things You Need to Know
The Narrows is a majestic and very popular hiking destination within Zion National Park, Utah. It gets its name because it’s located in the deep and narrow section of Zion…
Planning a Trip to Memphis with Kids? Here’s a Sweet 2-Day Itinerary:
What do the home of the Blues, Elvis, Southern BBQ, and the Mississippi Delta all have in common? They all converge in Memphis, Tennessee. Memphis is like Nashville’s underrated younger…
Mr. Rogers Mural Austin, TX (Address + Who Painted It?)
Are you a Mister Rogers fan? Maybe like us, you grew up watching his mesmerizing show, Mister Rogers Neighborhood, which ran for 31 seasons from 1968-2001. Anyway, fresh off of…
Vistaprint Free Business Cards? Why the 500 for $9.99 Promo is Better:
Best Vistaprint business cards promo? For years Vistaprint offered 100 or 250 free economy business cards, but that popular freebie is now gone. However, the good news is that they…