This kid's craft project can be made using wooden popsicle sticks or craft sticks. You can buy unpainted sticks (and paint them) or purchase them in fun colors from your local art & crafts supply store. We made these magnetic photo frames in one afternoon with kids ages 5 through 12 years of … [Read more...] about Popsicle Stick Magnetic Photo Frame Kid’s Craft Project
Spending Time at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse is a beautiful victorian-style lighthouse located in North Wildwood, New Jersey. It's free to visit and you'll find beautifully landscaped botanical gardens in the front and back of the lighthouse. All plants are native to the state. As you walk around you'll find a … [Read more...] about Spending Time at the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse
Rules of the Road – Safety Tips While Driving Across Toll Bridges
We do a lot of traveling and often hit toll roads and bridges. One thing that I've noticed over the years is that some drivers don't pay attention when approaching or leaving a the toll area. A lot of accidents occur because people are in the wrong lane, not watching for other vehicles when pulling … [Read more...] about Rules of the Road – Safety Tips While Driving Across Toll Bridges
Beautiful Hardcover Journals by Jim Shore
Jim Shore, legendary artist and gift industry icon, is taking his signature designs to the world of journals. Quiet Fox Designs, an imprint of Fox Chapel Publishing, is kicking off the new year with a new journal program featuring Shore’s iconic artwork. Shore’s stunning hardcover journals feature … [Read more...] about Beautiful Hardcover Journals by Jim Shore
Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets
Looking for a fun craft project to do with the kids for Valentine's Day? These Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets are easy-to-make and can be made from a variety of different materials. You can use 1 to 1 1/2" diameter unfinished wooden hearts or heart shapes made from saltdough or cinnamon … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Refrigerator Magnets
Grilled Honey Dijon Salmon Recipe
This year we've been trying to eat healthier and have been incorporating a lot of fish and seafood into our diets. We've been enjoying it grilled, baked and/or pan-friend. It's very versatile and easy to prepare. It can be the main focus on your dinner plate or used as an ingredient in something … [Read more...] about Grilled Honey Dijon Salmon Recipe
Visiting Old Historic Churches
How many of you enjoy looking at old churches? We love looking at them and always seek them out when we're traveling. We've seen some that were built in the late 1700's still standing and still holding services. We've seen some that have been sold and converted into office space or other things. … [Read more...] about Visiting Old Historic Churches
Homemade Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry Applesauce
Making homemade applesauce is a really easy process. To save time, I cook down the apples and other fruits in my slow cooker and then finish it all up on the stove-top. You can add just about any fruits that you like. Just last week I made a batch of sauce and used a combination of apples, … [Read more...] about Homemade Blueberry, Strawberry and Raspberry Applesauce