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Everything you need to keep a portable fairy garden play kit with your kids.

One of the simple outings my little family enjoys is a family stroll, particularly if its along a creek. Logan and I have always enjoyed hiking. When our family grew from three to five in 2020, our pace changed and a stroller felt necessary with two newborns and a two year old. We started looking […]

As we wrapped up another weekend of camping at Joe Wheeler State Park, Irene and I made a goal to finally write a blog post on this place that is easily our most frequented state park. Located on Wheeler Lake about 20 miles west of Athens, Joe Wheeler is one of the first places I […]

Our list of off the beaten path places to beat the heat in North Alabama.

We camped at Look Rock Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Memorial Day 2023. Look Rock Campground reopened in Fall 2022 after a 10 year closure. There were things we loved and many things that could be improved. Check out our blog for more info.

For our 9th anniversary, we embarked on a short adventures to Lake Guntersville including a BnB stay and hike at Bethel Springs Nature Preserve.

The details of how to pack for a picnic with little kids. We cover the Why, Where, How and What to pack for your picnic to get you outside with your kids!

We took our crew out for a short, but stunning hike at Holmes Chapel Falls. We enjoyed a picnic at the top before venturing down in the canyon for a closer look.

I love flowers! I’ve always enjoyed sharing this love with my kids. I’m excited for the growing opportunities from our local farmers to pick-your-own flowers throughout the year in their seasonal flower fields. In March, Tulip Fields come to life with their colorful, fluffy blooms. It’s absolutely breathtaking! Tulips are a type of spring-blooming bulbous […]

Springtime is one of our favorite times of the year! The bright green grass, colorful flowers, mud puddles, moderate temps, and raging waterfalls are enough to make my heart sing. Easter falls right in the middle of this beautiful season, and I’m always extra motivated in spring to provide my kids with opportunities and encouragement […]