by Cheryl | Sep 29, 2022 | places we EAT
Love coffee? If you run on coffee (like I do) to get through the day, you’ll need to stop by these independent coffee shops located in Chicago’s Northwest suburbs. Each coffee shop offers a different vibe and is well worth a visit. Here are the a few of the best...
by Cheryl | Nov 9, 2020 | Parks, places we PLAY
If you’re looking for a park where you can work out, has great views, and a playground look no further than Ted Spella Community Park in Algonquin. Tucked behind Target and the busy Randall Road, this 43-acre park is such a hidden gem. For years, we’ve...
by Cheryl | Jun 4, 2019 | places we PLAY, play places
UPDATE: KInderland is no longer open. It has been a rainy spring and since school was out I was on a mission to find something fun to do with my 4-year-old daughter. Enter Kinderland in Algonquin. My daughter had a blast in the multi-level play structure and we...
by Cheryl | Apr 10, 2019 | library, places we PLAY
Let me reintroduce you to one of our favorite libraries in the area – the Algonquin Area Public Library. They have two branches — one at Eastgate and the main one at Harnish. We’ll chat about the main one because that’s the one we frequent...
by Cheryl | Mar 2, 2016 | Libraries, places we PLAY
It’s no secret that my little crew loves exploring, and I am proud to say that libraries are one of their favorite places to visit. In fact, we made it our little mission to explore as many as we could. Here are a few of our favorite libraries in the northwest...