Hard to believe it’s nearly August! In my attempt to share more personal updates, here’s a look back at our July and a look forward to August. July in review July was the first month in a long time that we spent every single night in our own beds! Can you believe it?! We had zero out-of-state travels and while that was helpful for mom, it was mostly because of the kids’ activities. Jackson did tennis camp nearly EVERY SINGLE …
I’m sad to say that summer is leaving us and the kids are starting school. However, autumn is a glorious season and there are many family-friendly things to do in Ohio in Fall. Ohio is full of fall festivals and activities, and I’ve compiled a list of some of the best. September Ohio River Sternwheel Festival September 7-9, 2017 Marietta has been home to the Sternwheel Festival for over 40 years! I’ve already been charmed by this river town so …
How I feel when summer is over: via GIPHY Hahahaha! Nah, summer AND fall are both my favorites, so I’m not too sad to see the heat and humidity go bye-bye. However, in the spirit of seizing the season (Carpe diem!) – here is my Fall Bucket List! Any of these on your to-do list for fall? What’s your favorite thing about the change in season? I’m a sucker for some fall foliage. Looking for things to specifically do in OHIO? …
It’s hard to believe that we almost nixed the Ring of Kerry from our itinerary. Traveling in Ireland for a week, I was getting worn down of our late nights and busy mornings. But Mr. Yoder convinced me that we’d come so far and shouldn’t miss something we really wanted to see. I’m so glad we decided to venture to the Ring of Kerry and Skellig Ring. We had an unforgettable day with unbelievable Irish weather – plenty of sunshine and …
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Thanks to Miller Ferry for providing our family with ferry tickets and a golf cart rental. Miller Ferry is the MOST inexpensive way to get to Put-in-Bay. Adult tickets (age 12+) are $7.50 and kids 6-11 are only $1.50. As always, all opinions are my own! Traveling with kids can be anything but cheap! Having a day out at Put-in-Bay with the family is such a joy, but you don’t want to want to feel like your cash is being …
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Ireland is a kid-friendly country to visit with the family! From scenic vistas to historic castles, there is something to inspire children of all ages. However, kids can only handle so much sightseeing and so we filled our trip with plenty of time at playgrounds. Here are suggestions of which playgrounds of Ireland you’ll won’t want to miss! Playgrounds of Ireland Kilkenny Kilkenny Castle Park is exactly where you would expect- Kilkenny! Thanks to Jody from Ireland Family Vacations for …
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I’m finally ready to break down what we spent on our trip to Ireland! I know that everyone is curious about the cost of traveling in Ireland and especially how they could travel to Ireland on a budget. I’m here to tell you that it can be done. Here’s how much we spent in each category. All prices are in US Dollars after conversion. Flights: $0 One of the reasons we were able to take this trip is that we …
John Fenton comes to Amish Country John Fenton came to Millersburg, Ohio in 1908 with a dream and a sketchbook. As the name implies, John was of the Fenton family of Williamstown, West Virginia; well-known glassmakers. He came to Millersburg knowing he could do something bigger and better than his family. He didn’t want traditional glassware OR business, John Fenton wanted opulence and prestige. Out of that desire came Millersburg Glass. Fenton started Millersburg Glass in 1909. Named after the …
Thank you to Thirty-One Gifts for providing me with these products. All opinions are my own. While preparing for our recent trip to Ireland, I realized I was going to need some better organizational items! Packing in carry-ons is all about logistics! I have always used Thirty-One gifts for our road trips, but I didn’t have a lot of their products to use while packing for international travel. I’m excited to share with you the products that made travel for …
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Abraham Lincoln grew from a boy into a man in what is now called Lincoln City, Indiana. While his birthplace in Kentucky and his role as a Senator from Illinois gets much recognition- Indiana is often overlooked. Until researching the area around Evansville, Indiana; did I even know that Lincoln spent nearly 15 years of his life in Indiana! Our visit to the Lincoln Boyhood Home helped me to better understand our 16th President. What we thought to be a 20-minute …