Yu Kids Island at Woodfield Mall: A fun play oasis for kids
If you're looking for a little break from shopping at Woodfield Mall or if you need to escape the unpredictable Chicagoland weather, Yu Kids Island provides kids an island oasis of full of FUN! Highlights of Yu Kids Island: Bright and fun. The equipment...
A kid-free staycation at Eaglewood Resort in Itasca
A night away from the kids? Doesn't that sound like absolute heaven? Well, a night away is possible and it's closer than you think. When we had the opportunity to have a weekend to ourselves at Eaglewood Resort, we jumped at the chance to have our first kid-free stay....
A new Mother’s Day tradition: Cooley Run 5K in Huntley
Have plans for Mother's Day? Want to support a wonderful organization before getting pampered or getting your brunch on, how about running a race with me to support a great cause? On Sunday, May 12 I'll be donning my running shoes and superhero gear again to take...
Why we love the newly updated Algonquin Area Public Library
Let me reintroduce you to one of our favorite libraries in the area - the Algonquin Area Public Library. They have two branches -- one at Eastgate and the main one at Harnish. We'll chat about the main one because that's the one we frequent more. I've raved about the...
Two Delicious Stops in Lafayette-West Lafayette Indiana
On our way to Ohio, we got off I-65 by West Lafayette in Indiana, also known as the home of Purdue University. Located between Chicago and Indianapolis, the Lafayette area boasts two iconic places in the area to get some grub - Triple XXX Family Restaurant and Igloo...
A Drop of Hope: The kind of book kids need
As an avid reader, I'm always on the lookout for books that my kids, as well as I, can enjoy. If you're looking for a feel-good novel about finding hope where you least expect it, consider Scholastic's A Drop of Hope by Keith Calabrese. Disclosure: I received this...
6 Reasons to Head to Fair Oaks Farms for your next Staycation
Curious about where your food comes from? Feed your curiosity and visit Fair Oaks Farm, a modern-day farm off of I-65 in Indiana. It's an education adventure, or in their words, ag-venture. And now is the best time to visit the farm with the addition of their...
Family Fun Stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Fair Oaks Farm
When I heard that Fair Oaks Farm, the modern working farm off I-65 was building a hotel, I couldn't wait! In the past, we enjoyed learning more about farming, seeing all the cows and pigs, and stopping by The Cowfe for awesome grilled cheese or ice cream. Now that...
Book Review: Being Small (Isn’t So Bad After All) by Chicago mom Lori Orlinsky
Reading is one of our family's favorite things to do, and we love adding new books to read to our collection. I especially love it when I can support a local momma at the same time. So when Chicago-based momma, Lori Orlinsky, approaches me to review her latest picture...
Where to Find Paczkis in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago
If you've been checking out my Instagram feed, you may have noticed how crazy I've gone for paczkis, the traditional Polish donuts usually filled with jelly or some other sweet variation. Ever since I had my first bite of a paczki, I've been a fan and ever year have...
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