Wanderlust
I’ve always had a serious case of Wanderlust. I want to travel and see the world. I know that I have been blessed to not only have seen quite a bit in my life but have been able to figure... Continue reading →
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Junior Ranger Badges & a list of ones you can earn at HOME!
Summer is in full swing around here. Swimming lessons, playing outside, morning walks to the park, camps, and general laziness and enjoying not having a set schedule. If you are looking for a fun and educational project to do with... Continue reading →
Oregon State Capital
Have you ever visited the Capitol of the State that you live in? We’ve been to the Capitol of the US in DC many times and toured it – even rode the trains that the Senators take underground (that is... Continue reading →
Thompson’s Mill – Oregon
* Somehow, I have lived in this area for 20 years, and never went to Thompson’s Mill. It is about 15 minutes from our house! This is a fun and FREE interactive tour near Shedd Oregon. The site is run... Continue reading →
Traveling with 7 people on the cheap
I have written before how we travel with our large family on a shoestring budget. I have to mention that we did it again. I just booked 6 airplane tickets from the west coast to Washington DC for a total... Continue reading →
Mary’s Peak
Another of my favorite hikes is up Mary’s Peak. I like it because it is not too far from my house and it is an easy hike for kids. We have taken our kids as young at 2-3 and they... Continue reading →
Silver Falls
If you were to ask me where my favorite places I’ve been to are, I’d answer one of 3 ways: Disney (Land or World, love them both!), ANY Beach (Oregon’s hold a special place in my heart – beautiful, rugged,... Continue reading →
How do I afford it?
One of the Questions I get most often is: “How do you afford all the travel, etc. with a family your size?” I guess when you have a family of 6 (almost 7) and travel as often as we do,... Continue reading →
Disney Addict
I have been asked a few times recently why I didn’t blog about our stay at Disney Aulani resort in Hawaii, or our trip to Disneyworld. Oops! I guess I forgot to write on here that I created a separate Disney... Continue reading →
Souvenir Sand Necklace, Magnet, or Ornament
Just before we got on the shuttle for the airport, at the end of our wonderful family trip to Hawaii, my husband ran down to the beach, grabbing one of the water cups and a ziploc bag, and scooped up... Continue reading →