We’re still in lockdown, so it seems like a pretty good time to share some of my DIY projects! Today, let’s talk about preserving memories, the sort that can wilt. I have to admit, when I think of pressed flowers, I tend to think of…

As I sit at home during extended lockdown, I can’t help but recall some of the wonderful adventures I’ve been fortunate enough to have thus far. Sure, I’m kind of bummed I can’t go anywhere right now. I had to reschedule my April trip to…

Over the past few weeks, we’ve gone from carefree to quarantine and lockdown by government order over COVID-19.  What seemed a distant thought is now reality, and we face further weeks in isolation. Yesterday, the Illinois governor announced state lockdown until at least April 7,…

I’m sitting on a plane en route to San Antonio, Texas as I finish up this article on Costa Rica. I feel pretty darn blessed to travel so much! Anyway, I spent five days in Costa Rica, and it was one of my best trips…

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let’s discuss a fantastic getaway, Couples Resorts Tower Isle in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Romantic? Check! Sunny, warm and beautiful? Check! All inclusive? Check! Now, I’m a make-a-schedule, see everything I can, driven traveler. So, Couples Resorts was a total…

I never pass up an opportunity to explore, even if I only have a few hours! So, when I booked our flights to Norway, I was thrilled to discover a 7 hour and 40 minute layover at London Gatwick on our return trip. Booking European…

So Christmas is over, and now comes months of cold without the holiday cheer. Assuming you’re not into ice fishing, skiing or otherwise freezing your tush off, rejoice, there is more to do!  I’m not going to mention the obvious Chicago landmarks, so don’t look…

I’m far from one of those Californian girls, but I seem to keep landing back in the state, particularly in San Francisco! Thanks to my actual, bill paying job I’ve been to the bay area quite a few times and have collected some ideas for…

I’ve just come back from four days in Iowa at Geode Fest 2019. As I sit here writing, I’m eyeing my finds like Smaug the Dragon guarded his gold and treasures. I guess it’s official- I’ve become a rockhound! So, what is Geode Fest? It’s…

Michigan’s shoreline, along Lake Michigan, is lined with sand dunes. Some small, some gargantuan, but all lovely. When I moved to Chicago from Florida, one of my first camping trips was to Warren Dunes State Park in Sawyer, Michigan. I had never seen anything like…