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Highlights from our Family Roadtrip 2018

Last spring as my son was researching President Truman for a paper he was writing, we started dreaming of seeing a bit more of the United States. My mom has been working on visiting all of the Presidential Libraries and I started looking into which ones were in the Midwest…and that’s where the trouble fun began!…

5 Insights into Truman I Learned at His Presidential Museum

My son did a research paper on President Truman this past year which really sparked an interest in our 33rd president. Entering office after the death of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman was faced with some of the greatest challenges as he took command of the United States during World War II. His Presidential Library…

Cherish Family Memories with Photo Books from Blurb

This post contains affiliate links, and I received a free product for this post. Our family has developed a love of road trips. Flying is nice because you get there quickly, but there is something about the slow pace of a road trip that settles our souls and binds our family together in a way…

5 Free Attractions to Visit in Chicago

I am not much of a big city girl, but Chicago has won my heart. It might be the 75° weather in July, but we have thoroughly enjoyed our time in Chi-Town. When you visit big cities, the costs can add up quickly with things that you’re not used to paying for like parking or…

I Like Ike: Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum

This year would have been my parents’ 50th anniversary if my dad was still living. So in his honor, we planned a road trip around things my mom would love. Some of her favorite places to visit are Presidential Libraries and Museums. She’s been to 7 out of 13 on the list, and we’ve now…