by Pamela Gann | Apr 20, 2024 | travel
Everything you need to know when booking with VRBO ((Post originally posted September 14, 2017, but has been edited heavily and given a new publish date.)) I have booked 6 stays with VRBO so far and they have all been different. All of my stays have been amazing, but... 
by Pamela Gann | Sep 14, 2023 | Family, Homeschool, travel
In 2019 while living in our RV we spent some time in California. I saw that we were getting awfully close to the Salinas Valley. My husband, who is a pretty serious John Steinbeck fan, had plenty of options in our Audible account. We picked out Cannery Row and... 
by Pamela Gann | Sep 7, 2023 | camping, travel
Tishomingo State Park is tucked into the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and is one of Mississippi’s most beautiful treasures. At 1530 acres Tishomingo is Mississippi’s largest state park. Located in the northeastern part of the state this park is full of... 
by Pamela Gann | Aug 31, 2023 | Family, travel
Garden of the Gods is located in Colorado Springs, CO. This massive park covers more than 400 acres and attracts visitors from all over the world. The park is located at 1805 N. 30th St in Colorado Springs. Be sure to check their website prior to going as they were... 
by Pamela Gann | Oct 27, 2022 | travel
Downright scary and absolutely horrifying! That was pretty much what we thought we would find when touring the historic Wyoming Frontier Prison. And thats pretty close to what we got. As a family that has stayed on the right side of the law, the inside of a prison... 
by Pamela Gann | Sep 23, 2022 | travel
Natural Bridge Park, Alabama is located in Northwest Alabama. Not far off of Interstate 22, and it is a place you want to check out. It is located just off 278 on County Road 3500. It is located about an hour from Tupelo, MS. It is also just over an hour from... 
by Pamela Gann | Sep 13, 2022 | Family, Homeschool, travel
Want to see the world’s largest boy? How about sit in a Boeing 757 cockpit or fly a Boeing 777 simulator? Or do you want to climb inside a fire truck? Even if these things don’t interest you, I can bet your kids would LOVE it. (We love Children’s Museums.)... 
by Pamela Gann | Sep 7, 2022 | Family, Homeschool, travel
Did we fall down a rabbit hole or did we take a visit to the Memphis Botanic Gardens? We had such a great time at Alice’s Adventures at the Garden. The kids and I planned a trip to the gardens to go and see Alice’s Adventures. In preparation for our trip we did our... 
by Pamela Gann | Aug 22, 2022 | Family, travel
Located just south of Colorado Springs, Cave of the Winds is a great adventuring spot for the whole family. More than just a cave there is an entire mountainside of fun to get into. Another beautiful place we enjoyed in Colorado Springs is Garden of the Gods.... 
by Pamela Gann | Aug 22, 2019 | Family, travel
We arrived in St Louis, Missouri and got set up at our campground. (We are heading out west in our RV.) We decided to camp in the city of St Louis so that we could be close to the two things we had on our to do list. St. Louis was certainly an interesting part to our... 
by Pamela Gann | Aug 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Week 2 we did a lot more staying still. Because one of us still has to work while we do this… it had to happen some time. Brad loves his job and is great at it, so don’t feel too bad for him. But he had to miss out on some of our adventures while he worked. Day 8 We... 
by Pamela Gann | May 8, 2019 | camping, Family, travel
Forget what TLC says! Chasing waterfalls is a great way to spend time outside and with family. One of the most beautiful places to go chasing those waterfalls is in North Alabama. DeSoto State Park in Fort Payne, Alabama is host to 5 waterfalls. We love Alabama State... 
by Pamela Gann | Apr 11, 2019 | camping, travel
((Update: As of February, 2024 I have been told the park is undergoing some serious renovations. I am not sure when the campground will re-open, but I am so excited to hear they will be improving it. But I was also assured that they park understands the importance of... 
by Pamela Gann | Apr 4, 2019 | Homeschool
I am a BookShark Brand Ambassador and did receive curriculum in exchange for sharing details of their product. When we first decided to homeschool our son I was a bit overwhelmed with all the options available. How would I know I was picking the correct one for our... 
by Pamela Gann | Mar 28, 2019 | camping, travel
We are a family that LOVES to camp! Coleman Lake Campground located near Fruithurst, Alabama is a favorite of ours. I remember coming here as a kid, and love that we now get to bring our kids. Located near Pine Glen, this is the Talladega National Forest’s more... 
by Pamela Gann | Feb 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Southern Museum of Flight is located near the Birmingham airport. In fact you can’t get close to the airport without seeing the signs pointing you in the right direction. My husband is a pilot and his method of getting home this week meant he had to rent a car and... 
by Pamela Gann | Jan 31, 2019 | Family, Homeschool
My 8 year old has been a robot fanatic for several years now. One of the first steps he took toward learning to build robots was learning about electricity. Our Snap Circuits have really helped in our electricity studies. When he was 4 we got him the Snap Circuits Jr.... 
by Pamela Gann | Dec 27, 2018 | Family
Martha “Reenie” Ginn June 23, 1916 – April 5, 2019 Since the original posting, Grandma has gone on to heaven. She was loved, treasured, and will be missed. My Grandma is 102 and every day we have with her is a gift. Dementia has taken some of her memories, but it... by Pamela Gann | Dec 8, 2015 | Family, travel
How I came to write the ebook, Flying With Kids “If you are traveling with an infant or someone needing assistance, put your oxygen mask on before assisting others.” I said it a million times. Ok, well maybe not a million. But a lot. I was a flight attendant for six... by Pamela Gann | Mar 23, 2025 | travel
One of the best parts of homeschooling is our ability to travel and see our amazing country. Mixing our traveling with educational opportunities is a huge win. California is full of beautiful places that bring us back for more adventures. It is also rich with gold... 
by Pamela Gann | Mar 17, 2025 | Homeschool, travel
My kids and I recently had the chance to visit the Memphis Botanic Gardens and enjoy the temporary Trolls display. We were lucky enough to be with a large amazing group, so we got to take a guided tour. We learned so much about the Memphis Botanic Garden’s Trolls. ... 
by Pamela Gann | Mar 6, 2025 | Family, travel
If you are out getting your kicks on Route 66 just west of Amarillo, Texas make sure you cruise over to the Cadillac Ranch! History of Cadillac Ranch Back in 1974, the wealthy landowner wanted some art that would baffle the locals. He really nailed it! With ten... 
by Pamela Gann | Dec 1, 2024 | camping, travel
One of our family’s favorite ways to explore nature is to put on a backpack and hit the trails. Our first family backpacking trip was in California with some dear friends. It was an experience we will forever remember. We do a lot of hiking, so we love to be able to... 
by Pamela Gann | Nov 30, 2024 | Family, Homeschool
The Ultimate Gift Guide for your Robot Lover Originally posted 2018, updated 2024 My son has loved robots since I can remember. His love of robotics is well-known to those that know him. He has had a few robots over the years, and I wanted to share some of his... 
by Pamela Gann | Nov 28, 2024 | travel, Uncategorized
These gifts are all great for the practical “only want things I can use” pilot, but I will also share some fun gifts as well. Check out my gift guide for family travelers. All coffee drinkers need a great coffee tumbler! We have one of these Contigo mugs and use... 
by Pamela Gann | Nov 28, 2024 | travel
(Originally posted November 2017. Updated November 2024.) Our family loves to travel. But a part of our love comes from being prepared with the correct gear. As a former flight attendant married to a pilot we like to pack light but not forget any of the essentials.... 
by Pamela Gann | Jun 17, 2024 | travel
Located off Union Avenue in Memphis, The Peabody Hotel has been housing guests since 1869. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. But many people come through those beautiful glass doors and never see the inside of a hotel room. In the lobby, you can find... 
by Pamela Gann | Jun 9, 2024 | travel
Who says schoolhouses can’t turn into vacation homes!!! One of my hobbies is looking on VRBO for vacation homes. I enjoyed doing a post on airplanes that are now VRBOs. The most popular post on my blog is a quick read to give you an overview of staying at a VRBO. ... 
by Pamela Gann | Jun 2, 2024 | camping, travel
In 2022, my family took a trip to Colorado Springs, CO. We were traveling in our camper, so we booked a week’s stay at the Lone Duck Campground. We loved it, and think it is an amazing place for families. Lone Duck has so many great things about it! Some of the... 