Chalk Ridge Falls | Hidden Gem off I-35. I’ve made many I-35 road trips Dallas to Austin. It can be a tiresome congested nightmare, especially if you have a car full of kids. Chalk Ridge Falls is a perfect stop to exit congested traffic, stretch legs, hike, enjoy a spring-fed waterfall, and walk an Indian … Read more
Black Forest, Germany, Relax and Enjoy! Ya, right? For one month, I traveled through Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, and Austria solo with my three young boys ages 8, 5 and 5 (twins) years old. It was adventurous and dreamy, it was always educational, sometimes shocking, often enjoyable, but never relaxing. Then, we found ourselves in … Read more
It’s snowing again in Dallas, Texas. From playing in the snow to creating some winter science experiments, we are having fun with our snow. I just published a post How to Make Snow Candy. This post, The Sweet Science of Candy Making, is a follow-up to further explain the chemistry behind that snow candy. The … Read more
This Winter Science post, How to Make Snow Candy, is a delicious lesson. Teaching this Chemistry lesson is 100% guaranteed to create a reaction! How to Make Snow Candy Materials Needed: Real Maple Syrup Clean snow Saucepan or pot Container to hold snow Candy thermometer (we didn’t use this) To Make: Pour syrup into a … Read more
How to Decorate for Chinese New Year | 5 Easy Ideas. We love saying hello to the New Year, every year, with some cultural celebrations. From our traditional German feasts to our Chinese New Year’s Celebration, we basically spend the first 6 weeks of the New Year celebrating as a family. Is it politically correct … Read more
Chinese Traditional New Year Food to Eat in 2022. Why does our family eat Chinese Traditional New Year Food for the Chinese New Year? 1) Feasting with your family is memorable and fun. 2) Any reason to have a themed family dinner is reason enough for me. 3) Introducing new food in an educational environment … Read more
Our Elf Adventure with Grapevine’s Christmas Passport was an eventful holiday-themed experience. All the events for the passport, plus the Holiday train, Vetro Studio, and Snowy Christmas Forest are located in the Christmas Village. Grapevine’s Living History Shops In the Christmas village, there are several living history shops. Our first stop was the Historic Cotton … Read more
40 Most Spectacular Drive-thru Christmas Lights in Dallas. Hold tight, stay merry and bright with this list of holiday lights and displays in Dallas and DFW. These illuminating displays can be enjoyed by driving-thru, driving-by or walking-thru. Note: Most lights will not turn on or be turned on if raining. On rainy nights, or following … Read more
Did you know Oktoberfest in Munich is Kid friendly? Actually, most Germans don’t even know this about Oktoberfest. Oktoberfest is so much more than just beer tents and fun. The Wiesn, Oktoberfest, in Munich, Germany is extremely family friendly if you know where to go. I couldn’t believe how welcoming and easy it was to … Read more
I absolutely love Oktoberfest Gingerbread Hearts. We’ve eaten them, made them, and have some memorable hearts on display in our home. Gingerbread Hearts (Lebkuchenherz in German) are gingerbread honey cakes decorated with endearing words. These 10 Interesting Unknown Facts about Oktoberfest Hearts will have you falling in love with them as well. 10 Interesting Unknown … Read more