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National Gallery Sculpture Garden: Hidden in plain sight

February 23, 2017 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

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 squealed with delight, “It’s […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, Washington, DC

From STEM to STEAM: Arts inspired vacations

December 13, 2016 by Karen Dawkins Leave a Comment

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 “traditional” professional degrees in […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Interests, Pennsylvania

Performance of a lifetime

November 24, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 15 Comments

We entered the auditorium, scanning the rows to find seats in the middle section, about halfway between front and back. We settled in, hoping the seat in front of Ellie would stay open so she could see. We chit-chatted, about nothing and everything, while we waited for the concert to begin. The orchestra filed in, […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Blog

Art and Clay on Main

October 25, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 1 Comment

In Downtown Lancaster, Ohio, historic buildings line Main Street, a true historical gem of architectural style long abandoned by modern developers who prefer ease over form. Lancaster could have succumbed to modern improvements, but the residents of this city chose the harder route, refurbishing these gems and preserving them for future generations. Within one of […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, Food, Interests, Kid Fun, Ohio, Shopping, USA

Great Lakes Science Center

September 2, 2016 by Molly Maurer Leave a Comment

Planning a Cleveland family vacation? It can sometimes be difficult to find kid-friendly attractions that are also good for the rest of the family. Might I recommend a trip to the Great Lakes Science Center? This interactive museum and learning facility is the Cleveland attraction for families, full of hands-on learning experiences that appeal to […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, attractions, Ohio

Some things I learned about Frank Lloyd Wright

February 25, 2016 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

On the Great Illinois Road Trip last year, Ben and I got the opportunity to visit TWO Frank Lloyd Wright usonian homes, a dream come true for me. Among all the other careers I never had but wanted, architect ranks high. Muirhead Farmhouse Our first stop was at Muirhead Farmhouse, located near Elgin, Illinois.  About […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, attractions

Monuments by Moonlight: See DC after dark

June 27, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

**Thanks to Destination, DC for providing tickets for purposes of this review.** I live only 5 hours from Washington, DC and know there are lots of things to do in DC. We’ve made many treks up I-95 to enjoy the Smithsonian, Library of Congress and great food that the city offers. I had never heard […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, attractions, History, Washington, DC

France with kids

May 13, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

Wouldn’t it be fabulous to vacation in France with kids? It’s something I always thought was out of reach (financially), but we figured it out and in 2012 took a dream family vacation to Paris. We love the city ~ the touristy spots, the museums and local neighborhoods too. When I’m asked what to do in Paris, I […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, France, Interests, Kid Fun, World

Mardi Gras: 5 lessons we all can learn

February 23, 2015 by Karen Dawkins 27 Comments

Mardi Gras at FamilyTravelsonaBudget.com

What’s your first thought when you hear the words Mardi Gras? Do you think Bourbon Street? While that craziness might be what makes the national headlines each year, that’s not the whole story. I just got home from celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana, and the experience shattered my stereotypes! In fact, I think if we […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Louisiana, Louisiana

The Hampton Waterfront: A family friendly destination

December 16, 2014 by Karen Dawkins 2 Comments

The Hampton CVB sponsored my trip to Hampton. All opinions are my own. Hampton, Virginia, a quaint port town just 30 minutes from historic Colonial Williamsburg and one really awesome under-sea tunnel drive from Virginia Beach, may be one of Virginia’s best kept secrets. Mind you, this Hampton is not THE Hamptons (for the geographically […]

Filed Under: Arts/Culture, Destinations, Interests, Kid Fun, USA, Virginia, Virginia

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Meet Karen Dawkins

An avid traveler, I enjoy discovering new places: history, culture, and adventure. I love it all! Well, not bugs. I don’t like bugs very much, so I probably won’t visit a bug museum.

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