by Cheryl | May 3, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Springfield, Illinois has long been on our wish list and finally for spring break we made it happen. My kids and I have a deep respect for Abraham Lincoln and since they are finally learning about this great president, I thought it was about time to schedule a trip....
by Cheryl | Apr 23, 2021 | places we PLAY
Did you hear? Tulips are coming to McHenry County! Richardson Farm in Spring Grove is debuting the first ever Tulip Festival. This is HUGE considering no one else in the Chicagoland area has done anything like this. The Richardson Farm is no stranger to fun –...
by Cheryl | Apr 22, 2021 | hikes, places we PLAY
We were in the Joliet area and couldn’t resist a chance to hike at Pilcher Park. I was on a quest for spring flowers and heard the Virginia Bluebells were abundant here. Not only did we find Bluebells but we had a fantastic hike through the woods and enjoyed a...
by Cheryl | Apr 19, 2021 | Museums, places we PLAY
Want to learn all about Abraham Lincoln? The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum is seriously one of the best museums we’ve ever been to — and quite honestly we’ve been to ALOT! As one of the largest presidential museums at 50,000 sq. foot museum,...
by Cheryl | Apr 14, 2021 | Parks, places we PLAY
Have you heard of the Sensory Garden Playground in Lisle, a play for all playground? I’ve been here on for special events like the Kids Obstacle Challenge and Jack’s Pumpkin Glow but we’ve never played at their playground. Since we were in the area...
