We recently visited the Butterfly Farms in Vista, California. It was a great place to learn about butterflies — not only about their life cycle, but also about how to raise and protect them through conservation efforts. The Butterfly Farms is a nonprofit organization that […]
We love stargazing. There’s something about the twinkling stars, wandering planets, celestial visitors (like comets), dusty nebulae, and whirling galaxies that always fascinates. Naturally, the night sky with its many wonders has steered us toward a growing love for astronomy. Astronomy is the science of […]
We’ve often been drawn to the sea. So when we learned that we could visit a B-39 submarine from the Soviet era, we certainly jumped at the chance. After all, what better way to learn about the sea than to explore one of the many […]
Flowers are appealing because they are lovely to look at and have fragrant scents. We therefore decided to enjoy a visit to the Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California. The Flower Fields have 50 acres of blossoms to gaze upon. It’s not just […]
We love tractors. Maybe it’s because of their power and usefulness. Plus, miniature versions of tractors make for great toys, like this one of a Case IH model. But we wanted to see authentic tractors for ourselves, so we visited the Antique Gas and Steam […]
If you are in the mood for a waterfront adventure, then we recommend a visit to downtown San Diego’s Seaport Village. There you’ll find a wide array of shops and eateries to entertain you while likewise having opportunity to soak up the sun by the […]
Here’s a recipe that we know kids will enjoy baking: mini pecan phyllo cups. They are a delicious treat for everyone to enjoy! Here are the ingredients you’ll need: 1 large egg 4 teaspoons of brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons of […]
There’s a growing appeal for vintage finds, so we decided to visit an antique and craft fair taking place at Summers Past Farms in Flinn Springs, California. And what an adventure it was! There were a wide variety of flowers everywhere. And, there were many […]
Our planet has both land and ocean. Land is comprised of rocks — and geology is the earth science that studies the physical makeup of our planet as well as the processes that change it. Meanwhile, the study of rocks is called petrology. Petrology is […]