Exploring Matthiessen State Park with the Family
When I was planning our visit to the Starved Rock area, I kept hearing great things about Matthiessen State Park. Some people even said that they preferred Matthiessen over Starved Rock. Well, that was enough to pique my curiosity -- we just had to check it out...
A Family Fun Stay at Grizzly Jack’s Grand Bear Resort in Starved Rock
Last weekend we ventured to the Starved Rock area where we spent some time reconnecting and unwinding. (Read about our hiking adventure here.) Our home base was Grizzly Jack's Grand Bear Resort located right across the street from Starved Rock State Park - literally....
Family Hiking at Starved Rock State Park
Just last weekend, we did a family first - we went hiking! We couldn't have picked a better area for our first family hike - Starved Rock State Park in central Illinois. I heard that Starved Rock is Illinois' #1 attraction and after our visit, I could totally see why....
Fun with the family in Dublin Ohio
On our last leg of our Ohio road trip (read about it here and here) we stayed a couple of nights in Dublin, a super cute community (think adorable cobblestone bricks and historic buildings) located about 15 minutes away from Columbus. We had no idea there were...
Family Fun in Delaware County Ohio
As part of our Ohio road trip, we headed to our next destination a couple of hours northeast -- Delaware County, Ohio. Located just outside Columbus, we found the area full of charm with plenty of things to do with the family. Disclosure: A big thanks to...
An Art Adventure at Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum
One of my most favorite things to do while traveling is scoping out art. On our latest road trip through Ohio in Butler County, we had a blast exploring Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park & Museum. combining two of our favorite things - art and nature. Our art adventure...
9 Fun Things to Do with the Family in Butler County, Ohio
This past spring break we took a road trip through Ohio. One of our main stops was at southwestern Ohio (close to Cincinnati) to Butler County. Well, I know what you're thinking. What's in Butler County, Ohio? Well, I'm here to report that there are plenty of things...
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...
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