As a mom who’s called Texas home for just three years, I’ve made it my mission to discover the magic hiding in plain sight across this vast state. With a curious 4-year-old as my co-explorer, I’ve uncovered a treasure trove of destinations that won’t break the bank. Many of these are still on my bucket…
Tag: travel
Discovering History at Nash Farm
When my daughter and I first pulled up to Nash Farm in Grapevine, Texas, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Just another local attraction, I thought. But what we found was nothing short of magical – a living, breathing slice of 19th-century agricultural history that didn’t cost us a dime. History on a Budget: A…
Remembering Old Town Alexandria
This morning, my inbox served up an unexpected dose of nostalgia. An article about America’s skinniest house transported me back to October 2019 and the charming streets of Old Town Alexandria, where this architectural oddity still stands as a testament to one man’s creative problem-solving – or perhaps his petty genius. The Alexandria Spite House,…
