So, we took the kid to the Natural Science Museum to check out the newest exhibit, "Animal Grossology," which will be around until the end of the year. I'm glad it will be around for a while because they're already asking to go back. What is "Animal Grossology," you ask? Well, let's just say it's definitely gross. But, it's a whole lot of fun, too! It's actually one of the most interactive ...
Field Trips
Notes from Nana: Old Masters to Monet in Jackson
“What are the marble-sized wooden balls?” I asked the volunteer at the Mississippi Art Museum. We had taken our eleven-year-old granddaughter to see the current exhibit. The wooden marbles were in a clear glass bowl on the counter. “Each person gets one on admission and at the end of the tour you can vote on your favorite painting!” Sounded like fun so Bill dropped three balls into his shirt ...
Must-See Mississippi: IMMS
A couple of weeks ago, my family and I had the chance to visit the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. It was such a wonderful little field trip for our family! We learned so much, and the kids absolutely loved having the opportunity to touch sharks and stingrays. (I just held my breath, y'all.) To visit, you can make a reservation online. There are two tour times each day. ...
3-2-1…Blast off!
Now's probably a good time to admit that I was never your most "normal" girl...as a child, I only ever wanted to be one of two things: an archeologist or an astronaut. Indiana Jones and Space Camp were two of my favorite films, and on any given afternoon after school, the swing set was either a space shuttle or the backyard was the Valley of the Kings. (And, my best friend...bless her sweet ...