SomerSplash in Somerset!

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Did you know that Somerset has a water park? I didn’t either, but it looks pretty incredible! It is called SomerSplash! With the dog days of summer really in full swing, you have to find a way to cool off! The water park has a lazy river, a wading pool for smaller kids, tube slides, body slides and so much more! Tickets for those who are 48 inches or taller cost $16.95, for your kids that aren’t quite 48 inches the cost of admission is $14.95. If you have no plans to join in on the fun, there is a minimal

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Issac’s Cafe at Bernheim Forest

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On Tuesday of this week I was invited to Bernheim Arboreum and research center to check out all of the things that they had been working on in Issac’s Cafe. *Cue the musings that Bernheim even has a place to eat* Believe me. They do, and if you haven’t indulged you are missing out. They are really rocking out with the food they are serving to their customers especially in the space that they have to work in. They have a kitchen that is slightly bigger than a food truck kitchen, with only crockpots and a panini press to work

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Fun in Peryville Kentucky!

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If you have any Civil War buffs in your family, then heading to Perrville should be at the top of your Kentucky bucket list! The battlefield was the site of one of the deadliest Civil War battles in Kentucky. Today the 750 acre battlefield hosts a reenactment each October. When there isn’t a reenactment taking place visitors are welcome to explore the site and act out your own battle! Parents against kids anyone?! If you want to tour the museum that is on site the cost is $4 for adults, $3.00 for kids 7-12. You can visit the website here.

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5 places in Kentucky your kids need to see…before they grow up!

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Time with our kids while they are little is so very limited, and there is so much to do with them it is hard to even begin to plan what to start with. So we thought hard about 5 things that are classically Kentucky that you must take your kids to see while they are still little. 1. Natural Bridge – Kid or not this area so so breathtaking, your kids will marvel at the bridge way up in the sky! If you aren’t up for hiking you can take a chair lift up to the top, little legs will

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Trunnell’s Farm Market

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We absolutely love finding local businesses to support, so we were especially pleased when we stumbled upon this one. This time of year there I practically gorge myself on all of the goodness that is the fresh fruit and veggies this time of the year! That brings us to the Trunnell’s Farm Market, located in Utica Kentucky. If you aren’t from Utica, or are familiar with the area chances are that you are wondering where exactly Utica is located. Have no fear we can help get you there! They are located just about 10 miles outside of Owensboro, Kentucky. Sweet

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Summer Field Trip to Frankfort!

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Family Adventure Day at Churchill Downs Presented by Kroger June 21. Advance tickets just $8 At this point of summer vacation, there are some of us (namely me) that are starting to twitch a little thinking about the fact that we still have so much of summer break left. At my house we have done every craft project that I can tolerate and done some reading and math work, it is time for a field trip! Keep in mind that you don’t have to break the bank on these sorts of trips, the hope is that you will get some

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Chaney’s Dairy Barn

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We have briefly mentioned this fantastic place in some of our previous posts. Today I thought that I would get more in depth with the awesomeness that is Chaney’s Dairy Barn. They are located in Bowling Green and have been in business since 2003. Chaney’s is a working dairy farm, however they don’t currently have the capacity to properly serve their milk or milk products on site. The hope is that one day in the near future they will be able to do just that. They have super yummy ice cream for sale, as well as homemade soups, sandwiches and

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A Girls Weekend in Bowling Green, KY

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I was recently contacted by a reader of ours about putting together some ideas for a girls weekend in Kentucky. I love requests like these, so if you have any let us know and we will try to do for you as well! I went to college in Bowling Green at WKU and I adored this small town. Did you know that Bowling Green has more restaurants per capita than any other town in Kentucky? There is 1 restaurant for every 200 people. This makes for a fantastic girls night plan! First up where to stay on your girls weekend.

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A trip to Springfield Kentucky!

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I was contacted by the City of Springfield about coming in for a visit, and I immediately jumped at the chance! My parents live in Bardstown and I had heard them talking about the little town for years but have never been. My 6 year old son and I went on the adventure together, on Mother’s Day weekend. He kept saying that he was on a Mother’s Day date with me and that he felt very grown up.  We left right after I got off of work on Friday evening. It took us right at an hour and 15 minutes

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Barker Arboretum, Bowling Green Kentucky

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Did you know that there is a pretty awesome arboretum on the campus of Western Kentucky University? I went to college there and I had no clue, until just recently. Admission to the arboretum is free, and there can be a tour arranged for your group if you so desire they just ask for 1 weeks notice. The website advises that you come prepared for hilly terrain (which you would totally be prepared for if you have ever been to WKU! Recently opened to the public at the Arboretum is the Downing Museum. The museum displays a huge collection of

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