Two miles south of the Iowa border along I-35 southbound sits a new rest area. It is rather over-named the Eagleville Welcome Center and Rest Area but it is a really nice rest area- especially if you have kids and the weather is nice. It has all your “regular” rest area amenities: travel information, restroom […]
Archives for July 2009
Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri
Crown Center is an all-in-one family fun zone. Truly. From shopping to dining, free entertainment indoors and out, live theater, Kaleidoscope, and the Hallmark visitor’s Center this is an attraction unto itself! Map of Crown Center Crown Center was designed as a mixed-use development and covers 85 acres. First envisioned by the founder of Hallmark […]
Westin Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
During our visit to Kansas City to take in the Narnia Exhibition we stayed at the Westin Crown Center, mostly because they had a special package rate for the exhibition. Another big plus is that the hotel is directly connected to Crown Center and to Union Station via The Link ( a skyway system; great […]
Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Union Station as Viewed from the Westin Crown Center Hotel We’ve been to Kansas City many times yet, somehow, I never knew anything about Union Station. I can plead nothing but ignorance. Luckily I am ignorant no more and can’t wait to return to Kansas City to see and do more at Union Station! The […]
Theater in the Park, Shawnee Mission Park, Shawnee, Kansas, USA
If you are anywhere near Shawnee, Kansas between June and August you must make a point to take in a show at The Theatre in the Park at Shawnee Mission Park. Theatre in the Park is the largest outdoor community theater in the country. Everyone from performers to musicians, promotional and clean-up are all volunteers. […]
Exploring Narnia at Union Station in Kansas City
It isn’t every day that you get to walk through a wardrobe and into a land of myth and magic but that is just what we did this past weekend. The Narnia Exhibition is at Union Station in Kansas City until August 23. It was incredible. Entering the exhibit transports you back in time; you […]
Head Snuggler Winner
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My Top 10 Geek Gadgets for Road Trips with Kids
I wrote a guest post over at Road Trips for Families about my ten favorite geeky gadgets for road trips with kids. You can view the article by following this link. Let me know what you think!
Battleship Cove, Fall River, Massachusetts, USA
When Doug said he wanted to visit Battleship Cove while we were in Massachusetts I have to admit that I really wasn’t that interested. I’m not really into military history. But, being a good wife, I planned a day for us to go. And I am so glad I did; it was amazing. Battleship Cove […]
The Head Snuggler Puts and End to Drooping Heads : A Review & Giveaway
Ah, yet another product that I wish I had invented. An idea so simple, so needed and only now is it being addressed. If you have a little one in a car seat you know what I mean. On any given car ride little ones tend to fall asleep. And very soon their little heads […]
