Y'all...my toddler LOVES Thomas! He loves to watch the shows, play with the trains (ahem..."engines") and watch for "rains" everywhere we go. So, when I received an email asking if I'd like to be a "Mommy Reporter" for Day Out with Thomas, I didn't have to think twice about it. YES! The only problem is...I can't go! Which means I can't take my toddler. Honestly, it broke my heart to miss ...
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Must-See Mississippi: Emerald Mound
Yes, I know...it's a hill with grass on top. That's what I always kind of thought before...which really was the result of a bad memory of a very long day trip to Philadelphia as a child only to be severely disappointed when we arrived at Nanih Waiya just in time to take a look and leave. Boring. Our visit to Emerald Mound? Not boring at all. Y'all...this thing is huge! The kids had a blast ...
Must-See Mississippi: Fulmer’s General Store
If you're interested in taking a step back in time, visit Fulmer's General Store in Richton. There is a wonderful little store, complete with a restaurant. You can buy fresh baked items, products from local farms and spices and other dry goods in bulk. In addition, at times, there are demonstrations of life on a homestead many years ago. We visited with my daughter's school and had a wonderful ...
Must-See Mississippi: The Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
I went on a field trip with my daughter to the Grand Village of the Natchez Indians, and let me tell you...it was wonderful! There were different demonstrations about the lives of the Natchez Indians, and the kids really enjoyed them. One of the boys' favorites (naturally) was about how the Natchez made tools and weapons. It was really very interesting. They also really enjoyed ...