Educational Fun at Elgin Public Museum
Looking to entertain the kids and add a little learning while doing so? Head to the Elgin Public Museum in Elgin! Located at 108-acre Lords Park, the natural history museum is a fun way to learn about the history of Lords Park, earn about animals, and more! Fun fact:...
Jurassic Gardens at Volo Auto Museum
Love dinosaurs? Love cars? Then a trip to Jurassic Gardens and the Volo Auto Museum is perfect for you! The newly added Jurassic Gardens was such a hit with my kids. We found over 30 dinosaurs that moved and made sound as well as plenty of photo opportunities, an...
Our Favorite Spots To Go Strawberry Picking near Chicago in 2021
Do you love strawberry picking? If you’ve never gone, I can’t recommend it enough – it’s one of our family’s favorite things to do in the summer. Here are a few of our favorite places near Chicagoland where you can go strawberry picking in 2021. Looking for more...
Getting cozy with Pact Dream Big Pajamas
The kids are in full summer break mode. And with that the kids get to sleep in. Although we play hard (check out our ultimate summer bucket list!) , we have days when we want to stay in PJs all day! Even better if it's with Pact Dream Big Pajamas. Not only are these...
See Frida Kahlo and Her Works of Art in Chicago (and it’s Kid-friendly!)
Have you heard? Frida Kahlo is here in the Chicago area! From June 5th to September 6, 2021 come with the family to view Frida Kahlo: Timeless. Frida's work hasn't been seen in over 40 years so saying this is a big deal is an understatement! The exhibit...
A Whimsical Time at Elwood Children’s Garden
Looking for a whimsical outing? Make sure to add the Elwood Children's Garden to your list. It's seriously one of the best children's gardens around! And it's free! (My favorite by far is the whimsical Bookworm Children's Garden in Sheboygan.) It's a chance for kids...
Ultimate 2021 Chicago Area Summer Bucket List
Summer is starting to look a little bit more normal this year. If you're like my family and I and are making up for lost time, then you may be eager to make the most out of this summer. Not sure what to do? Believe me, there is so much out there! If you need a little...
Pontiac Illinois: A Must-Stop on Route 66
On our Route 66 road trip through Illinois, we stopped by the most charming town of Pontiac. It was the perfect stop to stretch our legs as well as learn more about the Mother Road. Learn all about Route 66 Pontiac is home to not one, but 4 museums. And guess what?...
Cruising Down Route 66 in Illinois with Kids
It's road trip time! For the ultimate classic American road trip head down Route 66. Did you know that Route 66 starts in Chicago? My family and I drove through Route 66 in Illinois during Spring Break and had a blast. We found tons of roadside attractions (many that...
Exploring Joliet with the family: Route 66 and the Great Outdoors
Ready to get your Kicks on Route 66 in Joliet? Not only does the town offer a rich history of Route 66 but we also found a couple of new spots to hike. Here's what you can do with the family in Joliet. Get hiking with the family in Joliet Pilcher Park For a...
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