Local events and things to do for families and kids around Louisville, Kentucky
Nashville hot chicken is a fun food trend that is sweeping the nation. Word on the street is that Joella’s Hot Chicken is the place to sample this delicacy, so I had to check it out! Over the past couple of months, I have visited both Louisville locations, but my first experience was at the original location in St. Matthews […]
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We talked to local teachers to find out what toys and games they’d love their students to receive this holiday season. Preschool ideas: Playdough, Mr. Potato Head, stringing beads, Lite-Brite and scissors all help develop fine motor skills. Building toys like Lego and Lincoln Logs are helpful for creativity as well as fine motor skills. Snail’s Pace Race teaches color, counting […]
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Ronald McDonald House – The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana is to provide a “home away from home” for families of children receiving healthcare at area medical facilities while also lending support to other organizations who aid children. They have several different opportunities for ages 6+. See our review of one such opportunity here. Fed With Faith Fed with Faith […]
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My family and I decided to make a day trip to Madison Indiana. My husband and I have been there a couple of times, but we had not taken our kids with us before. It was a spur of the moment decision a few days before. We did not have a plan in mind; we were not going to hit […]
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Last spring my family and I utilized the upper floor private party room space at Molly Malone’s in St. Matthews for my daughter’s 13th birthday party gathering. It was a very adequate space and met our needs superbly. I highly recommend using it for your next gathering! I began the process by filling out the online request for more information […]
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Taking smoked meat to the extreme, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse doesn’t disappoint – in food, fun and atmosphere! We were fortunate enough to attend the media opening of Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, with Guy himself in attendance, educating us on the fine aspects of his passion for food, as well as his affection for Louisville! Located directly in the center of Fourth […]
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My family and I took the 5 hour drive through windmill farms and toll booths to Chicago over spring break . It was cold (there was some snow), but still enjoyable! We researched and bought the CityPass prior to arriving. With the CityPass you can visit 5 attractions at a discount. You can buy alternative discounts like the Go Card […]
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My family and I decided to check out RecBar recently after hearing good things about it from some friends. RecBar is located at 10301 Taylorsville Rd, near the heart of Jeffersontown. While we went to eat, my husband and kids really only agreed to go with me so that they could check out all of the old school arcade games! […]
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There are some great places to visit southwest of St Louis, Missouri. We recently went for a weekend visit. It’s about a 4 hour drive from Louisville (don’t forget they are an hour behind us on Central Time). Here’s my recommendations for the weekend, or to add to your week-long stay in St Louis: Grants Farm is a 281 acre […]
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My husband and I consider our family to be very fortunate. We want to teach our kids (ages 11 and 7) compassion, and help them develop a heart for service. We recently had the opportunity to volunteer for the Adopt-A-Meal Program at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiania (RMHCK). According to the RMHCK website, The Ronald McDonald House provides a […]
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When I left my full-time job to stay home with my first baby, I was so excited and had all sorts of ideas about the things we were going to do and the conversations we were going to have. I just hadn’t realized that newborns don’t do much and, as cute as they are, make terrible conversationalists. It never dawned […]
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This is a sponsored post The Kentucky Railway Museum in New Haven, Kentucky offers tons of fun for the family! Whether it’s a 22 mile train excursion through the Rolling Fork River Valley or a stroll through the museum – you’ll definitely feel like you’re stepping back in time when you hop aboard for a train ride into the past. […]
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