Cheekwood Botanical in Nashville

Things to do in Nashville with Kids | Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum

Hilarye Destinations, Family Travel Tips 1 Comment

On our recent visit to Nashville, Tennessee with kids we were looking for something fun and educational to do with them that was a little outside of the box. While researching places, Cheekwood Botanical Gardens and Art Museum kept coming up as a fun and unique place to visit. The idea of a large open space with scupltures and things …

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Playschooling and a trip to the Creative Discovery Museum in Chattanooga

Hilarye Family Travel Tips, Homeschooling 2 Comments

  We’ve all heard the terms homeschooling, road schooling and unschooling but in light of the recent NPR article that talks about how play is important essential to brain development and the fact that many schools are cutting recess down even further I’m coining the new term play schooling and am making sure my children get as much hands off …

Where To Stay In Jamaica

Reid Family Travel, Hotels 7 Comments

Last year I had the opportunity to visit Jamaica as part of a blogger’s press trip (Hilarye couldn’t go because doctors wouldn’t let her fly). I was a changed person when I came back. I loved the culture, the people, the food and scenery. When planning a vacation to Jamaica you have many different options, so here are some tips …