1000 Hours Outside Activity Book + Interview with Author
Have you heard of the #1000HoursOutside concept? This challenge is simple enough: to get kids outside for 1000 hours. The idea started when Ginny Yurich, Midwestern momma, saw that kids were spending 1200 hours on their screen! If kids can spend that much time on...
Parks We GO: Dellwood Park in Lockport
Our summer adventures brought us out to the southwestern suburb of Lockport. I was particularly excited to scope out the playgrounds at Dellwood Park which not only have two fun playgrounds but also a disc golf course. Fun, right? Read all about the this fun gem in...
A Magical Stay at White Oak Treehouse at The Mohicans
If you want to add one thing to your bucket list make sure staying in a treehouse is one. As one of the largest treehouse resorts around offering 9 treehouses, The Mohicans Treehouse Resort allows guests to have the ultimate glamping experience. Each treehouse...
A Day Hiking at Cuyahoga Valley National Park with Kids
Did you know that about 30-40 minutes outside Cleveland lies a National Park? Finding National Parks in the Midwest is pretty rare so of course we needed to visit the natural wonder of Cuyahoga National Park while we were staying in Cleveland.while we were staying in...
Things to do in Cleveland with the Family
We spent a week in Ohio exploring all the family fun things to do. Our first destination: Cleveland, Ohio! It's been ages since we last explored Cleveland and one thing is for sure - there is so much to do with the family. Curious? Read on and find out what to do,...
Family Fun Day in Bartlett
Looking for another fun day out with the family? We've had a blast exploring the Elgin area (read this super fun itinerary!), and Bartlett was next on my list to explore. You can easily spend a day here! Curious what to do? Here's what you can do in Bartlett with the...
Family Fun Itinerary Exploring the Elgin Area
Looking for an easy getaway that's also budget friendly? Spend a weekend exploring the Elgin area! My family and I spent a weekend exploring all the family friendly things to do and had a blast! In fact, we didn't have time to do everything we wanted. Best of of...
Yes, Older Kids Can Still Have Fun at Deicke Park in Huntley
One of our favorite parks in the Chicago area is Huntley Park District’s Discovery Zone at Deicke Park. No doubt, this is one of the best parks around for younger kids. But what if you have older kids? Bring them! Trust me, they will have a blast exploring the rest of...
Road Trip Must Stop: Howard Park in South Bend
We love our road trip stops especially if it's free. On our summer Ohio roadtrip to Cleveland, we stopped to stretch our legs at Howard Park in South Bend. South Bend is known for Notre Dame, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time do that. (Next time!) We just...
Playground and Picnic Essentials
I don't know about you but this summer is flying! One of the fun goals that we started this summer is trying to conquer the #100ParkChallenge. Yes, 100 parks may be reaching a little bit but hey we're trying to see how far we can get. One thing I've learned is that to...
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