by Cheryl | Dec 5, 2019 | holiday, places we PLAY
Are you looking for a fun holiday experience for the family? Look no further than Magical Christmas Days at Santa’s Village in East Dundee. You all know we had a blast in the summer and in December, Santa’s Village is aglow with twinkling lights and...
by Cheryl | Dec 2, 2019 | holiday, PRODUCTS we love
Do you countdown to Christmas by reading holiday books? As you know, we count down to Christmas with an activity advent calendar. (Check out how to make one using Dollar Tree supplies!) and the kids really enjoying picking out a holiday book to read each night. In...
by Cheryl | Dec 1, 2019 | holiday, places we EAT, places we PLAY
**Here’s an updated version for 2020** It’s the beginning of December which means advent calendar time! A couple years ago we started doing an activity advent calendar which has been so much fun! (Check out this DIY version here and here.) The kids look...
by Cheryl | Dec 1, 2018 | holiday, places we PLAY, places we STAY
**This information has been updated for 2020** A few months ago we visited the Ingleside Hotel and Springs Water Park, formerly known as Country Spring Hotel. We loved the newly renovated rooms as well as the waterpark on-site. as well as the new changes to the...
by Cheryl | Dec 12, 2014 | holiday, places we EAT, places we PLAY
In my recent Chicago Parent post I mentioned a few holiday events in the NW ‘burbs including Brunch with Santa at Pinstripes in South Barrington. I mean how could you go wrong with seeing Santa, eating some grub, and a round of bowling? It was the perfect...
by Cheryl | Mar 14, 2013 | holiday
I absolutely love Easter – to me it’s the unofficial beginning to Spring. We especially love all the hoppening activities. Check out these places around the Chicagoland area that we’ve been to! Click on the event name for the full review.Soldier...