Pexels Planning a family vacation is an excellent way to get a break from your daily responsibilities and spend some quality time with your loved ones. You may have traveled in the past but are looking for ways to make your next family vacation more memorable. Doing so will help you feel like your money and time were well spent and worth it and provide you with long-lasting memories you can look back on and cherish forever. Put these ideas into action and you’ll be well on your way to creating a family trip that will be forever in your heart and mind. Take A Road Trip Flying can be stressful ..read more

Hit the road and visit some patriotic places this summer in your RV!! Each year, Americans mark the country’s birth with Fourth of July celebrations. The national holiday recognizes the day the Declaration of Independence was adopted during the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, in Philadelphia, PA. What better way to celebrate than to visit some of these patriotic places? For RV ers and those who love to travel, Independence Day delivers some of the best sights, sounds, and stops of the year. And, while the East Coast is rich with “Independence” sites, there are also a ple ..read more

Spend a perfect day and take a walking tour and discover historic Genoa Nevada. Park your car (anywhere is a good spot really) and begin your visit at the park with the reconstructed 1851 trading post. You can’t miss it…it’s smack dab in the middle of beautiful peaceful historic Genoa. A Brief History of Genoa Nevada Genoa is the site of the first Non Native permanent settlement in Nevada. Starting as a trading post in 1850 along the California Trail, Genoa provided supplies to travelers before crossing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Often cited as beginning in 1851, that is because that is when ..read more

Not every town we travel to is dog friendly, let alone dog welcoming but Virginia City Nevada loves dogs and invites you to bring them when you visit. After all, dogs were around during Virginia City’s heyday. It just makes sense they are now too! From dog friendly places to stay to dog friendly attractions, we’ve got all the info you need to plan your visit to Virginia City with your best furry friend! Where to stay with your Dog in Virginia City Virginia City has a couple great dog friendly choices of where to stay during your visit. This is great and makes planning easy depending on what ty ..read more

Visit Nevada and discover all the Silver State has to offer. Made famous (or infamous) in 1859 by the discovery of The Comstock Lode, the silver deposit changed the nation, heck the world, and secured Nevada’s place in American History. So much more than the glimmering lights, gambling, and entertainment of Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada boasts a rich mining history, ranching legacies, outdoor recreational delights, even bands of wild horses! Truly Nevada loves its history and honors it in the lifestyles of the people today. Travel back in time with us and learn all you need to know to plan a visi ..read more

What is a Whirligig Toy? The word whirligig derives from two Middle English words: whirlen (to whirl) and gigg (top), or literally “to whirl a top”. So the gist of the whirligig toy then is basically to use a scientific force (in our case we create it) to get the thing whirling and then we seek to keep it going. That’s all pretty fancy to say a disk on a string. This simple pleasure of both making and playing with whirligigs provided hours of entertainment for the children of early America and still does today. Native American whirligig toy Whirligigs are documented as early as the 1 ..read more

America is full of unique traditions, some might even say weird and Thanksgiving is no exception. Here in America we pride ourselves on individuality and are certainly creative. I mean heck, Thanksgiving itself is 100% Made in the USA! Over the years we’ve changed just about everything about the holiday and it’s almost unrecognizable to what it looked like in its original form. Behold a bunch of traditions we associate with Thanksgiving today that have pretty much nothing to do with the holiday’s original purpose. Weird. Odd. and Things that make you go Hmmmmm….. Turkey Traditions OK so turkey ..read more

Take a tour across the US to visit all the former Presidents, well, their graves at least. Traveling as a means to discover American History is something This Family advocates all the time. There are literally millions of stories waiting to be uncovered and as ever generation passes, we run the risk of losing those valuable lessons and and stories that make us who we are today as individuals, families, communities, and as a nation. This year, we are inviting fellow bloggers and historians of all types to contribute to the blog. We feel its important to acknowledge some of the fine work being d ..read more

This Valentine’s Day consider showing the ones you love you care by supporting American small businesses. It’s a double win to show those you love you care with little tokens and you are supporting communities and small businesses throughout our nation. Instant love fest! We have Valentine ideas for your love, your kids, even your dog and yourself! Every single one honors America in some way and is made in the USA and considered an American Small Business. Without further Ado… Valentine’s Day, the made in the USA way!!! You’re gonna LOVE IT! Valentine for your Dog- Made in USA Your dog gives y ..read more

Otherwise titles Colonial Clothing 101. What DID people wear in the 1700’s? Do we even know? The answer is YES! We actually know quite a lot about what our forefolk (forefathers and foremothers) were wearing. Colonial clothing is interesting. It is fashionable and functional. What’s interesting is that different social status is displayed not in different fashion choices but the quality of the fabric. It gets even more interesting because you might think silk would be an indication of wealth but a fine printed cotton might be worth more. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Colonial clothing i ..read more