by Cheryl | Jun 27, 2026 | Parks, places we PLAY
Are you on the hunt for a new playground? We’re always seeking new spots to add to our list and have a few favorites in the Chicagoland area. Discover some of the best playgrounds in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago. Did your favorite make the cut? Randall Oaks...
by Cheryl | Jul 6, 2021 | destinations we EXPLORE, places we EAT, places we PLAY, places we STAY
Looking for an easy getaway that’s also budget friendly? Spend a weekend exploring the Elgin area! My family and I spent a weekend exploring all the family friendly things to do and had a blast! In fact, we didn’t have time to do everything we wanted....
by Cheryl | Mar 16, 2021 | places we PLAY
If you have arcade-lovin’ kids, but want to teach them a thing or two about arcade games from back in the day (sorry Chuck E. Cheese), then Underground Retrocade is PERFECT! I’ve always heard great things about this spot and couldn’t wait to check it...
by Cheryl | Nov 9, 2020 | Parks, places we PLAY
Looking for a great park with playgrounds to keep you busy? Randall Oaks Park in West Dundee not only has a cute zoo, but there are three playgrounds to keep the kids busy before or after seeing the animals. They’ve recently finished work on the...
by Cheryl | Jul 30, 2018 | Parks, places we PLAY
We’ve lived in the northwest suburbs for a few years and one of the places we always hear about is the Randall Oaks Zoo and the “secret” park. We finally made the visit and here’s what we thought. Our experience at Randall Oaks Zoo: Once you...
