Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek Blog
Category: Things to Do
Sometimes, you aren't in the mood to sit in a chair by the pool all weekend. I get it. I have friends who have never "lounged" on vacation. Their social media posts are full of photos and go-pro videos of them boogie boarding and skiing and hiking an… Read more
Sometimes, you just need to put on cute shoes and go somewhere. I love my cowboy boots, and I’ll throw them on in a minute. Sometimes I whip out the red suede ones, and then it is ON. Really, I don’t even have to wear my red boots anywhere to feel fa… Read more
Looking for a way to get creative with the kids? Or maybe you need a girls’ outing? I recommend the Funky Monkey Pottery Company in Draffenville! Roll in, pick a ceramic item, choose your paint and start creating. My daughter Libby and I went on a We… Read more
Anyone who knows me knows that I. Love. Sonic. Large Diet Coke, Extra Ice, and a Grilled Cheese - add pickles, add bacon. (If you haven't tried it, you should.) But - when I go on vacation to a new location - I don't eat Sonic for lunch. Or supper. S… Read more
Quilt Week in Paducah is coming up quick – this year, it’s April 22-25. In honor of this gigantic tourism event in Western Kentucky, I took a road trip to look around the National Quilt Museum in quaint downtown Paducah. There’s plenty of free parkin… Read more
I had never been to the Elk & Bison Prairie at Land Between the Lakes. There. I said it. It’s not that I’m not interested. I just haven’t taken the time to drive over, even though it’s really close to the Inn . So a few weeks ago after church, Brad a… Read more
Historical racing machines, anyone? Over two hundred of them? I’m going to admit something to you. When I heard Marshall Yards was coming to Kentucky Lake , I immediately thought BlackJack and Roulette and slot machines. Turns out that’s not legal he… Read more
I’ve told y’all before that I’m not a big coffee drinker. Don’t be hatin’ – I get my morning jolt from a Diet Mountain Dew. But I will swerve for chocolate – and that’s exactly what I did last weekend at the Purchase Area Coffee and Chocolate Festiva… Read more
I'm a real sucker for a fun DIY craft project. Especially when I can drag friends and family along. Y'all know that I love the Funky Monkey Pottery Company from reading my blog last summer - but this is new info, so pay attention. Back before Christm… Read more
Sometimes, you just need chocolate. Or at least something sweet. I'm about to hook you up with the perfect destination. Semper Sweets in downtown Benton, Kentucky opened in October 2025. They're veteran-owned (and mom-approved) and have a huge select… Read more