Visiting Local Fairs

Fairs have become year-round activities that offer unique experiences to families and travelers alike. Today we will look at two of my favorite kinds of fairs.

CRAFT FAIRS

Craft Fairs are the most popular during the fall and winter holidays. I enjoy walking the vendor stalls to see what popular new and classic crafts are trending. Taking the kids along exposes them to ideas and activities they may usually not see. A vendor selling knitted items maybe create something while waiting for customers. As a child, I'll never forget the glass blower I met who created the most enchanting glass animals. Most crafters are willing to answer questions about their creations, so a visit makes for an educational and creative adventure.

STATE & COUNTY FAIRS

My love of funnel cakes and farm animals began at state and county fairs, so they hold a special place in my heart. My love of animals started when I was exposed to horses, lambs, pigs, and other farm animals at these fairs. At the last county fair I attended, I enjoyed seeing the entries from young children and teens. It was inspirational and made me want to dust off my family dessert recipe for the following year's competition. There are many things to see, from livestock competitions to live music. A well-run fair offers many things for visitors. 

 

Diary of a Germaphobe Mom

I sanitized everything when traveling.  I did it before Covid19, and I do it now.  I remember when my family would make fun of me as I pulled out the Lysol wipes and spray and made my way around any hotel room we stayed at even the 5-star luxury hotels. 

My husband and daughter would roll their eyes when I exclaim "Don't Touch ANYTHING" as I sprayed every flat area with disinfectant.  I even purchased scented stuff for the sake of my husband. 

Since Covid19 I've gotten worse.  I now carry hand sanitizer that I use liberally.  I love hand sanitizer! I use it for a variety of things on the road. 

Here are some of hand sanitizer's uses: 

I use it to clean off restaurant tables 

It works as a utensil cleaner 

You can use it instead of a public bathroom sink (I recommend using it AFTER you open and close the bathroom doors!) 

It makes for a good spot remover (Spot check the fabric first) 

Cleaning makeup brushes on the road is a snap with alcohol-based hand sanitizers 

Spray sanitizers work well to disinfect dirty public areas. 

I also carry a can of Lysol in the diaper bag so the baby doesn't catch anything when we change diapers. 

 Being a germaphobe has become a good thing in a post Covid19 world. I have noticed that my family suffers from less illness since we've incorporated sanitizing into our everyday life and more so when we travel.