by Cheryl | Dec 1, 2022 | holiday, places we PLAY
The popular Christkindlmarket, the authentic German Christmas market, has made their way to Aurora! With 2 locations in Chicago, the market, featuring food, drinks, and unique gifts, has been a holiday tradition for many. But if you’re looking to enjoy the...
by Cheryl | Nov 30, 2022 | holiday, places we EAT, places we PLAY
It’s the beginning to look like Christmas! It’s our family’s favorite time of the year and we go all out. If you’ve been following me, it means that we count down to Christmas with an advent calendar! Sure, we purchase a few calendars but we also have an activity...
by Cheryl | Dec 12, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE, holiday
I love visiting Downtown Woodstock with it’s charming square complete with historic buildings, amazing architecture, and cobblestone streets. Plus, don’t forget the number of restaurants and cute independent shops! During the holidays, the downtown area...
by Cheryl | Dec 8, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE, holiday
Have you been to downtown Long Grove lately? Last weekend we spent the day exploring Historic downtown Long Grove, and I can’t believe we haven’t been here before! Here we found quaint shops, a family-friendly brewery, plenty of sweet treats, and even...
by Cheryl | Dec 3, 2020 | holiday, places we PLAY, places we STAY
It’s become apparent that one of our favorite holiday things to do is get in our car and look at holiday lights. One of my favorite places to see holiday lights is at The Ingleside Hotel’s Country Christmas Drive Through Lights. This, paired with a stay at...
by Cheryl | Nov 25, 2020 | destinations we EXPLORE, holiday, places we EAT, places we PLAY
As you know, we love exploring downtown areas in Chicagoland. Since the holidays are quickly approaching, I wanted to check out a downtown area that not only offered a fun downtown experience but was decked out for the holidays. I heard about the Holiday Happenings in...