With the second part of our long trip ahead of us we’ve been coming up with ways to stay entertained. We have pod casts to listen to, books on tape to listen to, plenty of music but what about games? My favorite game as a kid – whenever we took a long car ride weContinue reading “9 Games For A Long Car Ride”
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Perfect Pancakes
Another favorite recipe in our house is the recipe for Perfect Pancakes. Quick and easy to mix up, you’ll be enjoying these perfect pancakes in no time!
Let’s Drive To Wyoming!
During this month of October Saturdays are our free days. Two Saturday’s ago we climbed Harney Peak. Last Saturday we decided to drive to Wyoming and visit Devil’s Tower. It was only about a two and a half hour drive and the day was just beautiful! We took a scenic drive which took us rightContinue reading “Let’s Drive To Wyoming!”
Traveling Cross Country With a Dog
Riley, our daughter’s Boston Terrier has lived with us on and off for many years. When my daughter and her husband lived overseas for two years Riley came to Vermont. When my daughter and her family moved to the west coast, Riley came to live with us. This fall we planned an adventure, we decided toContinue reading “Traveling Cross Country With a Dog”
Applesauce Gingerbread
This Applesauce Gingerbread recipe is as good as regular gingerbread. A perfect dessert to enjoy on a crisp autumn night.
Car Emergency Kit
Yesterday I talked about preparing your car for a long trip. What about a car emergency kit? You can purchase a car emergency kit, but you can also put one together yourself. Having a roadside emergency kit can help reduce the hassles of breakdowns that might occur. Vehicle breakdowns do happen and they don’t always strikeContinue reading “Car Emergency Kit”
Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip
There is a lot to think about when you are planning a cross-country trip. One of the most important things to consider is preparing your car! A long trip can be a serious test for your car. You don’t want to have any issues like out of balance wheels that could cause you a lot ofContinue reading “Preparing Your Car For A Long Trip”
October – The Most Beautiful Time of The Year
Autumn in Vermont may only last a few weeks but for those few weeks the scenery is spectacular. Vermont is a beautiful state but I think autumn is the most beautiful time of the year. No longer are you working full speed ahead to deal with the garden harvest. Every fall we will usually takeContinue reading “October – The Most Beautiful Time of The Year”
Saving Money On a Long Road Trip
My husband and I have been planning this trip for a long time. We’ve been planing to drive across the United States for almost a year! You may ask why? I guess the major reason is for the adventure! I drove across the US as a 12 year old with my family and I have manyContinue reading “Saving Money On a Long Road Trip”
9 Ways a Dog Is Good for Kids
The iconic picture of a family photo complete with Fido is no longer a social cliché. Studies and social experiments have shown that man’s best friend may actually benefit children more. Trying to convince your spouse why you should get a dog? Here are some of the reasons my kids and I used to successfullyContinue reading “9 Ways a Dog Is Good for Kids”
Nancy on the Home Front 