exploring Mesa Verde National Park with kids
This article is all about visiting Mesa Verde National Park with kids–from booking tours to where to stay! When I was a teenager I visited Mesa Verde National Park with my family. I don’t remember a whole lot about that trip, but I do remember being in awe as we walked around the cliff dwellings. […]
how to host a murder mystery party for teens
Earlier this year my oldest daughter turned 13 and wanted to do something a little different for her birthday party. I’ll tell you–as your kids get older it gets harder and harder to plan a birthday party that they deem as “cool” and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to execute. Together we came […]
Rocky Mountain National Park with kids
The last stop on our 2025 summer road trip was Rocky Mountain National Park. Colorado is a beautiful state and it was fascinating to compare the topography of this park to the other two Colorado parks we visited (Mesa Verde and Great Sand Dunes). We visited Rocky Mountain National Park on three days during our […]
fun Halloween decorations for your home or car
‘Tis (almost) the season for all things spooky. Of course, there’s a wide-range of spooky when it comes to fun Halloween decorations. I do love getting a good fright at this time of year, but I don’t want the neighborhood kids to be scared to ring our doorbell on Halloween. There’s a fine line between […]
Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm: the best pumpkin patch near Sacramento
Even though the first day of fall isn’t for another couple of weeks, I know most of you are dreaming of pumpkins. From pumpkin spice to pumpkin patches, ’tis the season–whether I like it or not. Truthfully, visiting our favorite pumpkin patch early in the season before the crowds hit is the one early fall […]