Nothing says I love you more than a personalized gift. If I had my way, every gift would have a monogram, personal note, or favorite family mantra emblazoned. When I want to show my loved ones just how much I care, I use my Cricut to create cute professional-looking personalized gifts that are great for the beginner crafter. [Updated November 2022] If you’re a crafter needing some gift inspo, look no further.  I’ve rounded up…

Looking for the best Cricut gifts for the crafter in your life? Here’s a list of fun Cricut gifts sure to please beginner crafters. Whether you’re looking for the perfect present for a DIY-er you love or need a great list of Cricut products to jumpstart your crafting dreams, this list is for you! [Updated November 2022] Here’s a list of the best Cricut products that will delight the beginner crafter or maker in your…

If you’re interested in visiting some of DC’s iconic sites from home, the Smithsonian museum virtual tours are a great option; keep reading for our favorites! The Best Smithsonian Museum Virtual Tours for Your Family Millions visit Washington, DC, each year to explore and visit some of the country’s most iconic landmarks and world-class museums. If you want to explore space, watch live animals, enjoy art installations, learn about famous women throughout history and the Black…

Looking for Black History Museums, you can explore from home?  The Black experience is so vast and varied that there’s no end to what can be learned about it.  This is why when I travel, I try to visit local African American History Museums to get a better feel for a new destination. On a trip to Georgia, my family and I visited the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and learned first-hand what it was like…

It’s time for summer!!! These months are marked by hot temps, cool treats, and no school for the kiddos.  We must plan ahead if we want everyone to have a fun and memorable summer. I like to have the kids help me to write some of these activities down on slips of paper and place them in our activity jar.  To keep things fresh, on days when we’re not sure what we want to do,…

Whether your family is staying home due to funds being low, limited paid time off, or if your travel plans have been grounded due to surging gas prices, there are many times when we’re forced to stay home when we would much rather be traveling. If your family is forced to stay home – for whatever reason —  you can still explore every continent on the globe from the comfort and safety of your home…