Tractors at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum
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 […]
Visiting Downtown San Diego’s Seaport Village
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 […]
Baking Fun For Kids: Mini Pecan Phyllo Cups
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 […]
Antique and Craft Fair at Summers Past Farms
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 […]
Rock Collecting with the Mineral and Gem Society
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 […]
Experiencing a U.S. Civil War Battle Reenactment
The United States Civil War — sometimes called the War Between the States — began in 1861 and lasted until 1865. While the American Revolution gave birth to the US, the Civil War helped define the identity of this country. That is, the US Civil […]
A Lesson in Falconry, the Sport of Emperors
Falconry is one of the oldest sports around. Throughout history it was pursued by nobles, kings, and emperors — like the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II (1194 – 1250). Wanting to learn more about this exciting pastime, we visited Sky Falconry in Alpine, California. Falconry […]
Mesmerized by a Mirror Maze
Mirrors are cool because they can be used to make optical illusions, like those found in a mirror maze. A mirror maze essentially confuses and befuddles because of the wide array of mirrors within it. You’ll be surrounded by reflections that seem to extend endlessly. There’ll […]
Visit to a Lavender Farm
In our recent excursion to a farm, we decided to see one that grows lavender. Located in southern California’s Valley Center, the Keys Creek Lavender Farm was a beautiful location with its many rows of this bluish-purple flower from the mint family. Here’s a map […]
Visiting the Map & Atlas Museum of La Jolla
Maps are informative tools that help us understand location. And, an atlas is a book full of charts and maps. Interestingly enough, there is a southern California museum dedicated to maps and atlases. The museum was created by Michael Stone, who graduated from both Duke […]