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Educational Day Trips Around Kentucky

October 24, 2014 Uncategorized

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.

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

October 22, 2014 Uncategorized

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

My Town Monday: Crestwood, KY

October 20, 2014 Uncategorized

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

Kentucky’s Best Loved Dishes & Recipes

October 17, 2014 Uncategorized

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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benedictine, bourbon balls, burgoo, derby pie, Hot Brown

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

October 13, 2014 Uncategorized

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

The 10 Best Indoor Things to Do in Louisville with Kids

October 10, 2014 Uncategorized

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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The Festival of Riverboats

October 8, 2014 Uncategorized

Here in the Louisville area we are very lucky to have the Belle of Louisville on display for everyone to see day in and day out. This year the Belle is celebrating it’s 100 year anniversary, and there is a huge celebration planned! Riverboats from around the country will be on display during the event. The event takes place from Tuesday October 14th – Sunday October 19th, each day there is live music, a free bicycle valet service (how awesome is that?!), a calliope contest, riverboat races and a food and beverage showcase. Every day there is a special event

10 Local Pizza Places in Kentucky that you have to try!

October 6, 2014 Uncategorized

I don’t know about your piece of Kentucky, but in the Louisville Area pizza places are taking over! We have every style of pizza known to man, I decided to go on a quest, for the best local pizza places in Kentucky. Without further ado, I present to you Kentucky Family Fun’s Top 10 Local Pizza Places in Kentucky! 1. Miguel’s – There is something about hiking at the Red River Gorge all day and coming up upon Miguel’s that makes that pizza taste so awesome! 2. Smashing Tomato Pizza– They cook their pizza’s in a wood burning oven that is

Top 10 Halloween Celebrations in Kentucky.

October 3, 2014 Uncategorized

Top 10 Halloween Festivities in Kentucky Activities are rated on a “ghost scale” 1 ghost = Not Scary, 2 ghost = mildly scary, 3 ghosts = moderately scary, 4 ghosts = Very Scary 1. Halloween Train at the Kentucky Railway Museum. Trick or Treat on the train with various characters, costumes for your kiddos are encouraged! 2. Halloween Family Weekends at General Butler State Park. You can enjoy glow in the dark

Railroad & Bluegrass Festival in LaGrange, Kentucky

October 1, 2014 Uncategorized

Head to the Railroad and Bluegrass Festival All Aboard! LaGrange is the place to travel to October 10th and 11th! On Friday October 10th the festivities start at 6pm with a Garden and Bluegrass Jam Session. The next day, Saturday the bulk of the festivities take place kicking off at 10am. The cardboard train parade gets things started, your kids can participate and prizes are given for various categories. They include: Best Walking Full Train ( must have at least 3 cars and a locomotive), Best Individual Locomotive, Best Railroad Car, Best Caboose, Best Pulled Wagon Railroad Car or Locomotive.

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