The joy of my entire life is getting outside with my family. I plan epic road trips for us each summer. My goal is to get my children to all 50 states. This summer, we will travel to New England and visit states 44-49 (Hawaii is the last one for us!). I love sharing ideas of our journeys to encourage others so that they, too, can create memories through seeing the diversity of … [Read more...]
A Park for Every Season
Exploring Abilene State Park's Community Programs In the Big Country, community spaces bring people together. The libraries, the Cedar Creek Walkway and the ArtWalk festival downtown all provide free spaces to make memories with friends and loved ones. A true gem just thirty minutes from town is the Abilene State Park. With just a five-dollar entry fee, people can hike, … [Read more...]
Punch Up Your Patio
Outdoor living spaces come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe your apartment has a cozy patio. Perhaps your home has a gracious front porch with a perfect view for watching West Texas sunsets. Or maybe you have a pool to cool off in when the summer really heats up. Whatever the case may be, each space has potential. Instead of overlooking your outdoor spaces, think of them as … [Read more...]
How to Host an Outdoor Movie Night
When the world seemed to shut down overnight last spring, we found ourselves, like many families, at home. No activities, no school, very little outside interaction. We went on many walks, played every board game we owned, Zoomed around the world, and used our kitchen more than we had in the last five years put together. The time we shared was a mixture of sweetness, … [Read more...]