You may know that I have one Master's degree - in Youth Work and Community Development from DeMontfort University in Leicester, England. But did you know that I also have a Master's in Bearology from Build-a-Bear Workshop?? That's right. I was, for a summer, a Master Bear … [Read more...] about Having A Beary Good Time On The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory Tour Near Burlington, VT
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Finding Love In VT – Our Visit To Vermont Cookie Love Near Burlington, VT
While driving into Burlington, VT, we passed two places that I knew we had to get back to. One was the Vermont Teddy Bear Factory and the other was Vermont Cookie Love. How can you not want to stop somewhere called Cookie Love? Especially when you're pretty sure that your … [Read more...] about Finding Love In VT – Our Visit To Vermont Cookie Love Near Burlington, VT
Attending A Bone Soiree: Dog Brunch At Hotel Covington In Covington, KY
You mean you don't drive 1.5 hours to take your dog to brunch? Do you even love your dog? Truffles is lovingly nicknamed "Princess Paw" in our house, for good reason. She's been taken to North America's Largest Dog Festival, enjoys specialty dog events, dines in the finest … [Read more...] about Attending A Bone Soiree: Dog Brunch At Hotel Covington In Covington, KY
Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
Canoeing in a beautiful spot + great beer = a great birthday present. Shae and I had originally intended to only spend a week in Lexington, Kentucky on our 50 state road trip, but we extended that by a week seeing as there was so much fun stuff to do in the area. We then added … [Read more...] about Going Canoeing On Elkhorn Creek With Canoe Kentucky
A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
"We got bourbon balls when we got off the plane!" This is what my mom said upon landing in Louisville, KY for the weekend of the Kentucky Derby. What I don't know is whether or not she got the real thing. The bourbon ball originated in a small, women-owned-and-run business in … [Read more...] about A Taste of History: Candy Tour & Tasting At Rebecca Ruth Candy In Frankfort, KY
Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
After spending 6 weeks in Kentucky during our 5 year, 50 state road trip, Shae and I wanted to make the most of our final few days in the state. With just a few days until we were due to head to our next state, we took a trip from Lexington down to Natural Bridge State Resort … [Read more...] about Hiking The Low Gap Trail At Natural Bridge State Resort Park In Kentucky
Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
The final stop on my horse tour of Kentucky is where the life of a race horse begins and, for some of the greats, ends - Claiborne Farm. Claiborne Farm is about 30 minutes outside of Lexington, KY and is home to some of the greatest horses for breeding and the resting place of … [Read more...] about Touring Claiborne Farm, The Resting Place Of Secretariat In Paris, Kentucky
3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
Greetings from Vermont! Shae, Truffles and I arrived in Colchester, VT last night and will be in the state for the next 3 weeks. After that, we'll be heading to Connecticut for 3.5 weeks, so it's already time for us to start planning our time there. Through our own research … [Read more...] about 3.5 Weeks In Connecticut – What Should We Do?
Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
What does a horse do after racing? While in Kentucky we were able to see all parts of the life of a racing horse. We had the opportunity to watch them race at the Kentucky Derby, I visited Claiborne Farm where horses are bred and buried, while between birth, racing and burial … [Read more...] about Meeting Retired Race Horses At Old Friends Farm Near Lexington, Kentucky
4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky
One of the places I was most looking forward to visiting during our 6 weeks in Kentucky was Carter Caves State Resort Park. I'd seen photos of the park when What's That Rattle visited last year, so I added it to our list of things to do as it looked beautiful there. Our … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Bridges In 1 Day At Carter Caves State Resort Park In Kentucky