Tips, Tricks, and Supplies

Boston Cream Pie

According to Wiki, A Boston cream pie is a yellow butter cake that is filled with custard or cream and topped with chocolate glaze. The dessert acquired its name when cakes and pies were cooked in the same pans, and the words were used interchangeably. Boston Cream Pie is a classic American dessert made with…

Instant Pot Bone Broth

Making bone broth in an instant pot electric pressure cooker. We have been trying to be more and more healthy, so we decided to try making bone broth in our instant pot. Bone broth is a protein-rich sipping broth made from simmering bones and meaty joints in water until they crumble, releasing both minerals and…

McCallum Trail at Coachella Valley Preserve

McCallum Trail at Coachella Valley Preserve

This natural oasis in the desert is a place of beauty.  Springs and ponds are formed by an earthquake seep along the San Andreas Fault.  An easy two mile round trip walk will lead you through a shady palm oasis, through a desert wash, and to the McCallum pond.  Take a rest at one of…

King Omnigo Antenna

King Omnigo Antenna

We were offered the KING Omni GO OA1501 portable Omnidirectional HDTV antenna to test and write a review on.  First let’s disclose that we were provided the antenna at no charge in exchange for testing and review.  But we are giving an honest review and thorough test of this product. At first glance, this seems…

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

At the base of the Space Needle is an area abundant is science and exploration.  If you want to see life sized dinosaurs, walk through a butterfly garden, learn how the human body works, or create your own tinker tank invention this is the place. Though the target audience is children, it is full of…

Omaha Zoo

Omaha Zoo

When one thinks of the state of Nebraska, they think: corn fields and University of Nebraska Husker football.   Most people do not know that just west of the Missouri river separating Iowa and Nebraska is a world class zoo that was proclaimed the “World’s Best Zoo” by Trip Advisor in 2014.  What is it? This…

Ingall’s Homestead

Ingall’s Homestead

Have you read the books “Little House on the Prairie” or any other books by Laura Ingalls Wilder?  We did, and during a trip heading west, we made a point to stop in this little town in eastern South Dakota and were totally blown away with the landscape and the history of the area. What…

Pez Factory Visitors Center

Pez Factory Visitors Center

See many years of candy history all in one place.  Who knew that Pez started out as an alternative to smoking?  Learn all about the history of Pez as you tour their visitor center. What is it? A visitor center packed with Pez displays from the ages.  You will have a chance to see the…