With Presidents’ Day coming up, kids will be learning about American history at school. No doubt, many will have the day off to celebrate our two most revered presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. But, what do we really know about the US presidents? What did presidents do before Twitter (and Facebook)? Over the past […]
2017 Mazda 6 review: Fun times in a mid size sedan!
Taking the 2017 Mazda 6 Grand Touring on a trip to Pennsylvania, I knew I faced 400 miles of driving and nine long hours behind the wheel. The car attached to that wheel, in this case Mazda’s mid size sedan, decides whether that road trip is good, bad or somewhere in between. With the Mazda […]
Snow Cream: A distinctly southern treat
Growing up in the snow belt, I am quite familiar with everything snow: how to build a snowman, which type of snow is best for sledding, and even how to shovel it without too much back pain. One thing I didn’t learn until moving south was how to make snow cream. My first winter in […]
Virginia Festival of the Book: Tips for your visit
Links in this post may contain affiliate links for which I earn a small commission. I first heard about the Virginia Festival of the Book a few years ago and knew I’d have to go someday. So, when I was invited to attend and review it by Visit Charlottesville, I was thrilled. Finally, my bookish self […]
Mount Vernon: A complete guide for visitors
A trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon near Alexandria, Virginia, should be on every family’s “must see” list when visiting the nation’s capital. This family estate is located on the banks of the Potomac River, just 15 minutes south of Washington, DC. Washington considered the plantation to be among the most perfectly situated, and when […]
2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: Classic Toyota quality in a modern package
On our recent family trip to Florida, we got to use a luxury 2018 Toyota Highlander Hybrid. A longtime fan of both the dependable Toyota brand and SUVs, this was a wonderful vehicle for our family. Each of us looks for something different in a vehicle, and the Highlander exceeded everyone’s expectations. For me, it’s […]
The Pentagon Memorial: Never forget
On first glance, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia hardly seems to make a statement, especially when compared to the profound impact these terrorist attacks had on our nation. Certainly, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City is more grand. The Pentagon Memorial doesn’t have a large footprint, yet… As I walked up […]
Pentagon tours: What you need to know
The Pentagon, the largest low-rise office building in the world, is actually located in Arlington, VA just outside of Washington. An imposing structure, the Pentagon is easily visible from the highway, Arlington National Cemetery and Washington, DC. Headquarters for the US Department of Defense, the Pentagon is so large that the Capitol Building could fit […]
DC Metro: A beginner’s guide
Growing up in a small town, and claiming small towns as home most of my life, I have always found metro systems and subways intimidating. But, on a trip to Washington back in 2004, I decided enough was enough. I was going to tackle the DC Metro. And not only that, I was going to […]
NCMA: Family friendly museum and art park
I woke up last Thursday and checked the weather (I’m a weather bug wannabe). The forecast said sunny and 70 — not too shabby for the last day of November! With an amazing day on tap, I decided to visit the North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA). The North Carolina Museum of Art has a […]