Get away before the holidays!

Halloween is officially here, which means the start of the holiday season. Rushing becomes our way of life and we aren’t able to stop and enjoy the season because of all of the ‘things’ we have on our to do list. I was talking to a friend the other day about this, because not only is this season crazy between Thanksgiving and Christmas, to top it off my birthday is ten days before Christmas. My friend encouraged an adults getaway. Before you stop me, I totally understand that money is extra tight this time of year. For something to be

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The Big South Fork Scenic Railway in Stearns, KY

The Big South Fork Scenic Railway http://bsfsry.com/ in Stearns, KY is an absolute treasure and must take adventure for those seekers of fun from age 1 to 99! Step into the train cars for any type of journey, whether it’s a leisure viewing, family escapade, or a group involved setting such as their ice cream social, Haunted Hollow and Santa express rides, or the Banjo Boogie express. There’s something for everyone here, and the prices are very affordable! The train ride takes you through the gorgeous views of rural Kentucky, through the gorge of the Big South Fork National River

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My Town Monday: Elizabethtown, KY

Our great state of Kentucky, has 120 counties and even more little towns that fill these counties. They are made up of hard working good people, that are raising families and earning a living in this state. We want to recognize these places, some times they are map dots, sometimes they are a big metropolis. Today’s pick is Elizabethtown, KY. I went to college in the Western part of the state and drove past the Elizabethtown exits more times that I can count, but I am sorry to say that I never stopped and explored. Did you know that E-town

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins and MORE pumpkins.

We have already written a post about Pumpkin Patches around Kentucky, you can check it out here.  However, there is always so much more that you can say about pumpkin picking this time of year. Did you know that this weekend in Elizabethtown, the Pumpkin Wagon is doing their Great Pumpkin Fest from 6 -10 pm? Admission is free and there is a costume contest, marshmallow roasting and flashlight corn mazes to name a few things. Of course pumpkins will be available for purchase! Also in Elizabethtown, Hinton’s Orchard is doing their Halloween Party on October 25th starting at 9 am.

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Educational Day Trips Around Kentucky

When schools are on the various breaks that happen with in the school year or it is summer break, I hear so many parents saying what am I going to do! You can be sneaky and plan a whole day of learning, trust me your kids won’t suspect anything! Here is a list of places to check out with your family when you have a whole day burn! The Highlands Museum is located in Ashland and admission is very reasonable $6.50 for adults and $5.00 for kids 2 and up. Locust Grove in Louisville, is a history buff’s dream trip.

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If I were going to Bowling Green for the weekend I would….

In my family we like to play hypothetical games like: If I won a million dollars I would… or If I could only eat one type of candy for the rest of my life it would be… So I was playing that game internally, today and that got me thinking about the topic for today’s blog post. If I were going to Bowling Green for the weekend I would…. Leave right after the kids get out of school and check out dinosaur world on the way down. I would stay overnight in Cave City at probably the Comfort Inn and

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My Town Monday: Crestwood, KY

My town Monday Our great state of Kentucky, has 120 counties and even more little towns that fill these counties. They are made up of hard working good people, that are raising families and earning a living in this state. We want to recognize these places, some times they are map dots, some times they are a big metropolis. First up on the My Town Monday feature: Crestwood, KY.  I spent my entire life in Crestwood, in fact I lived in the same house until I got married. While Crestwood could be considered a map dot town there is a

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Kentucky’s Best Loved Dishes & Recipes

A whole other life ago, I went to culinary school and in my free time I love to spend it in my kitchen experimenting. I started thinking about all of the amazing dishes that Kentucky gets to claim.  The Kentucky Hot Brown, this one is probably the most obvious. I am a hot brown lover, there isn’t a hot brown that I don’t like. There is even something called the Hot Brown Hop in Louisville. Given the amount of calories in one of these rich dishes I suggest you break up the hop over a couple of years. Damaris Phillips

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Things to do in Kentucky with kids on rainy days for indoor fun!

It’s rainy, your kids are antsy and you can’t stand another at home science experiment. Here are some ideas from around our great state that will help ensure sanity sticks around for at least another day! Take your kids bowling at Axis Alley on the Newport Levee.  Get your quarters ready for GameWorks also located at the Newport Levee Head over to Jump Zone in Florence, ya’ll to bounce out some energy.  Show your kids the skilled roller skater you are at the Florence Fun Dome In Lexington head to Kids Play Place Adventure, they say they are the largest

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The 10 Best Indoor Things to Do in Louisville with Kids

Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky so it packs a big punch when it comes to entertainment. With so many options, you need to know what is the BEST fun for your family!  Here’s our list of the our picks for indoor places to visit in Louisville. 1.  Louisville Mega Cavern – Mega Quest.  This ropes course in underground and climate controlled so there is never a bad time to go. It is awesome for kids 6 and up because they can manage the course best.  Parents will like it too! 2.  Kentucky Science Center.  It’s the go-to for

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