by Cheryl | Sep 25, 2020 | places we PLAY
Did you know that there is a sculpture park in Schaumburg? Officially known as The Chicago Athenaeum’s International Sculpture Park, this hidden gem is home to 16 unique pieces of art from artists around the world. The 20-acre park is so hidden that I had my...
by Cheryl | Aug 15, 2019 | destinations we EXPLORE, hikes, National Parks, places we PLAY
It’s no mystery that my family and I love traveling. One of our goals is to travel all 50 states and to visit all National Parks. Sadly, living in the Midwest doesn’t give us too many choices. So when I heard that Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore became...
by Cheryl | Aug 14, 2017 | places we PLAY
Can you believe the summer is almost over? We wanted to hit the waterpark one last time before summer ends, but wanted an easy day out. Rainbow Falls Waterpark in Elk Grove Village was the perfect! The outdoor waterpark is smaller and much more manageable than others,...
by Cheryl | Jul 20, 2017 | places we PLAY
Ahoy, mateys! How has your summer been going? Our summer has been full of travel, but we’ve also had the chance to explore local Chicagoland attractions. One of our kids’ favorite attractions, when they were younger, was Pirates’ Cove in Elk Grove...
by Cheryl | Jul 18, 2017 | Parks, places we PLAY
One of our favorite parks in the area is Huntley Park District’s Discovery Zone at Deicke Park. All the moms in the northwest suburbs know about this park. And it’s taken me this long to finally write a post about it. It’s a hidden gem for sure, but...