by Cheryl | Sep 6, 2018 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
If you know our family, we love going on adventures and long road trips. On our latest road trip, we made our way from Chicago to Florida. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from road tripping, it’s that the kids are much happier if we add in stops...
by Cheryl | Aug 18, 2018 | date night, places we EAT
During our latest stay at The Abbey to celebrate our 10th anniversary (with kids!), dinner at 240° West was an easy choice: delicious locally sourced food, located right by the marina, and super convenient. We’ve dined at 240° West and I just love the ambiance....
by Cheryl | Aug 2, 2018 | places we EAT
As always, we are always on the lookout for cool, unique places to eat that are also kid-friendly. When I learned about Legit Dogs and Ice in Elgin that not only served out of the ordinary gourmet hot dog creations but also authentic Hawaiian shaved ice. I knew...
by Cheryl | Jul 27, 2018 | date night, destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Last week my husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary (woo hoo!) Since our plans to Hawaii didn’t happen, I thought it would be nice to get away still. One of our favorite places to do so without having to deal with a long drive is the Lake Geneva area. As...
by Cheryl | Jul 23, 2018 | places we EAT, places we PLAY
Woodstock’s Square is unbelievably charming with its cobblestone streets and adorable shops around the Square. If you haven’t already explored the area, it would be a great time to do a walking tour. They did, after all, film Groundhog Day here. During the...
by Cheryl | Jul 19, 2018 | places we EAT, places we PLAY
In my quest to bring Hawaii to Chicago, I heard about Broken Oar’s Sunset Party Luau on Wednesdays. I heard it was a fun time and family-friendly to boot. I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to bring a little Hawaii to Chicagoland. It did not...
