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We recently took the family on a field trip — a literal field trip. We visited a dairy farm about 90 minutes north of Seattle.

The sign above is from Golden Glen Creamery where we had a moooving time. Yes, I said that in public.

There was a special event going on that included a number of the local farms and orchards. As such there were plenty of activities for the whole family. The boys enjoyed the rare opportunity to milk a fake cow, which was nice.

Dairy allergy? No problem.

Golden Glen Creamery is in Bow, Washington, and it’s a great place to buy fresh milk, butter and cheese. The real stuff.

Royal Oak Farm

The Midwest offers much more than just chilly weather and friendly faces, picturesque apple orchards and pumpkin patches abound, even in the Chicago area.  Apple picking and pumpkin gathering season is at it’s peak now.  Take advantage of  the breezy temps and golden foliage and check out some of the areas best orchards and pumpkin patches. Read More »

Ghosts from the haunted segway tour

October in Chicago doesn’t just bring on chilly winds, the month ushers in a host of scary season events, including scream-inducing haunted houses and spooky tours.  With a gory history of gangsters, guns and ghosts, the Windy City boasts a ready collection of frightening tidbits to draw from. Check out these haunted houses and tours and remember to scope out a quick escape route beforehand: Read More »

Actual size may vary.

Raining cats and dogs? That’s old hat in the Pacific Northwest. Now leaves and kids? That’s impressive.

Also, free souvenirs!