Why You Should Check Out the Chicago Travel and Adventure Show
Have you made your travel plans for the year? If you're at a loss of what to do, you MUST attend the Chicago Travel and Adventure show this weekend. Not only can you plan your next vacation/staycation for the year, but you'll be surprised to find other things to do....
Holiday Lights at Mack Manor
We wanted to squeeze a little more holiday fun so what could be better than holiday lights? (See some great lights here in Wisconsin.) This time we ventured closer to our area and headed to Mack Manor in Fox River Grove. I heard that they were recently aired on The...
Fun day out at Old Orchard: CMX Market Cinemas + Ice Skating
Last weekend, we had a family Grinch day with a movie and ice skating at Westfield Old Orchard. While there we checked out the new CMX Market Cinemas Old Orchard to watch The Grinch (or the "Grunch" as my daughter calls it). I've heard great things about CMX...
Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide: What Kids Really Want
Scrambling to find the perfect holiday present for your kids? Well, here are a few ideas for kids. We've tried these personally and can no doubt recommend it. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a...
Celebrate Winter at Loews Chicago Hotel
For a weekend in December, the Loews Chicago Hotel was the ideal stomping grounds for our Chicago holiday adventures as well as to celebrate my son's birthday. In addition, we were able to take advantage of the Loew Chicago Hotel's Snowed Inn package which includes...
B.GOOD Schaumburg: Great Fast, Healthy Food + GIVEAWAY
With the holidays quickly creeping around the corner and shopping and other holiday errands, the last thing on my mind is making food at home. Although it is rare to find healthy fast food options, we are now in luck. B.GOOD has come to Schaumburg! With 70...
Holiday Fun: Santa Cruise in Lake Geneva
Did you know Santa Claus has a special hideaway in Lake Geneva? Last Friday, my family and I rode on the Santa Cruise to find Santa's secret hideaway on the Lake Geneva Cruise Line. We had a holly jolly good time experiencing this unique way to see Santa. Disclosure:...
Catch Santa at Water Tower Place and Go on a Virtual Sleigh Ride
Are you ready to see Santa? Then consider making a stop at Water Tower Place to go on a Santa sleigh ride and also see the jolly old man himself. The Portable North Pole virtual Santa sleigh ride makes its debut in the U.S. and exclusive to Chicago. The kids...
Sweet Holiday Memories: Santa Suite at Swissôtel Chicago
Did you know when Santa is in town he stays at the Swissotel Chicago? In anticipation of his arrival, the hotel goes all out decorating in his honor. And guess what? All guests are invited to see his very own Santa Suite. We had a chance to visit his lavishly...
A Country Christmas at Ingleside Hotel: Wisconsin’s Largest Light Show + More
A few months ago we visited the Ingleside Hotel and Springs Water Park, formerly known as Country Spring Hotel. We loved the newly renovated rooms as well as the waterpark on-site. as well as the new changes to the hotel. When I heard the hotel hosted a Country...
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