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Kids Day Out in Rockford
Over the Holiday Break my family and I were able to all get together, which is always an impressive feat given that there are six siblings total in addition to partners , kids and my parents. It can be a lot to coordinate. I am so grateful we continue to find ways to make it happen so we can spend quality time together. During the break, my parents planned a day out for the kids in nearby Rockford, IL which was the perfect outing for the group. We visited both the Burpee Museum of Natural History and right next door, the Discovery Center Museum with a break for lunch in…
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Authentic 1800’s Shawnee National Forest Cabin Rentals
I had left it a little last minute to plan our long weekend to Shawnee National Forest and was having a hard time finding a dog friendly cabin rental in the area. I had exhausted the usual rental sites and done a straight google search when I finally found the Olde Squat Inn. I am so glad now to have had the initial trouble that I did because if not I might never had found these authentic 1800’s cabins so close to Shawnee National Forest. Cozy Historic Cabins Inside the bedroom of the Gage Cabin Each Cabin at Olde Squat Inn was found and relocated by owner Jim. He locates…
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Illinois Beach State Park and Campground
We recently visited Illinois Beach State Park and Campground in Zion, IL for a summer camping weekend. We really enjoyed the beach and opportunities for fishing and as always appreciated being able to bring our dog along. At just an hour north of Chicago just south of the Wisconsin border you can’t beat the convenience of that location. We will share our experiences here of this well loved State Park. Campground We booked two nights for tent camping in the campgrounds. We had a lovely site, right up against some woods and it was a large space. This is a pretty popular campground, full of lots of families. Somewhat because…
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Illinois to Texas Road Trip Itinerary
As a part of a hog hunting trip for my husband and his brother we rented a truck and planned a road trip from Chicago, Illinois to Dallas, Texas with the girls going on to San Antonio and the boys staying closer to Dallas for their hunting trip. In planning for this trip, I developed a multi-state road trip to hit up all the best cities that I could along the way. I am sharing our Illinois to Texas itinerary here now so you too can enjoy his fun-filled route too. Day One Chicago, Illinois We live here so for us, Chicago was not an official stop but just…
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A Springfield Illinois Itinerary
I have had the opportunity to visit Springfield, Illinois on several occasion. From these experiences I have compiled the perfect itinerary to spend two days exploring all the great city has to offer, including where to eat. Springfield is the home of the former and Current State Capital of Illinois and the location in which our great president Abraham Lincoln spent seventeen years as a lawyer and politician raising his family. This great history makes it a fascinating place to visit and experience United States history. read more
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The Home Alone Travel Spots
With Christmas rapidly approaching, watching holiday movies are a tried and true tradition for us. As true nineties kids one of our absolute favorites are the Home Alone movies. In the spirit of this , we were inspired to compile a list of some of the best Home Alone travel spots located in Chicago where we have lived and New York where we have visited. So, if you are looking to plan the ultimate Home Alone Trip or just want a blast from Christmas past with your favorite nineties holiday film, Read on. Chicago O’hare airport Whether you are coming into town or just passing through you can…