This post contains links to products for which I might receive a small commission. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens at Schenley Park in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood (near the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon), has been entertaining visitors with world-class gardens since … [Read more...]
Merry Go Round Museum: Family fun in Sandusky, Ohio
Our summer vacation this year was a time capsule trip! We took the kids back to our home state of Ohio to experience some of our favorite places: King's Island, Columbus' German Village, Ohio Stadium (Go Buckeyes!) and Sandusky, home to the world's best roller coaster theme park, Cedar … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 spectacular … [Read more...]
Celebrating Culture: NC’s Chinese Lantern Festival
Our daughter is Chinese by birth. Until recently she has not wanted to explore the heritage of her homeland. While we incorporate some Chinese culture into our lives, we never pushed her to go further than she wants. This year, she has been asking more about China and Chinese culture. When I was … [Read more...]
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial: What you need to know
Those of us over age 25 remember the horrific attacks on the World Trade Center like it was yesterday. The Twin Towers, the explosions, the towers collapsing and the devastation left behind -- all left imprints in our minds we can not erase. For many (myself included), visiting the 9/11 Memorial … [Read more...]
An enchanting guide to Harry Potter Festivals
"Things have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always the way we expect." ~Luna Lovegood (Order of the Phoenix) The Harry Potter phenomenon (is it anything less?) certainly has captured our imaginations! And while Luna might not have predicted Harry Potter festivals popping up across … [Read more...]
Four reasons art lovers should visit London
This is a Sponsored Post Art lovers heading to Europe often want to visit Paris or Rome before they see any other cities. While Paris and Rome certainly have impressive collections of art, you shouldn't dismiss London as a terrific destination. Before you schedule your flight to Europe, consider … [Read more...]
National Gallery Sculpture Garden: Hidden in plain sight
Visiting Washington, D.C. last spring, I headed to the National Mall to explore the museums. As I passed the National Gallery of Art, I was drawn into the sculpture garden -- following the lead of young children tugging on parents' arms to see the shiny tree. One little boy was so drawn, he … [Read more...]
From STEM to STEAM: Arts inspired vacations
Regular visitors to my blog know that my kids are artsy! Our oldest is a professional pianist married to a professional violist. Our second son is studying fine art at UNC-Greensboro. And our daughter, well, she made her trumpet debut last night! Kinda funny, too, since my husband and I pursued more … [Read more...]
