An up close and personal reindeer encounter should be on everyone’s “must do” list and, luckily, you don’t have to fly to Alaska to check it off the list. Instead you can head to the midwest and visit the reindeer that live at Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch in Rantoul, IL. Located a few minutes north of…
A fair amount of our travel is to visit family to stay connected with those we love. For us, real face time is always preferred over digital face time. The kids live just far enough away that an overnight stay is usually required. Luckily, my parents, sisters and niece are in the same area so…
It’s almost fall and that means it’s time to start creating a whole lot of delicious apple recipes! I love a nice sweet and crisp apple and I also have a thing for sweet and crisp apples coated in caramel. But after we had traditional S’mores the other day I began to wonder what would a…
Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the let laid back charm of Morgan County, IN recharge your love of travel. Located a short drive from Indianapolis you’ll find a slower pace of life here with scenic landscapes dotted by farmlands and artisan shops. Here are 9 fun things…
THINGS TO DO IN MCHENRY COUNTY Thanks to WEBSTER’S UNABRIDGED, INC. PR for sharing this information with us. McHenry County, IL is a great area to visit and is only 60 minutes Northwest of Chicago. When Midwest Living magazine published its online feature this summer, “25 Weekend Getaways Near Chicago”, Illinois’ McHenry County scored twice…
Just a short 2 1/2 hour jaunt from Chicago is Madison, WI, home to the University of Wisconsin and an endless array of cultural opportunities. Take a weekend to explore the numerous museums, shop boutiques, eat great food and fall in love with this midwestern town. Madison is sure to make a memorable girlfriend getaway. WHERE…
The Grand Hotel Mackinac Island has been welcoming guests every summer since 1887. Since then people have been asking what to do on Mackinac Island and one of the best things is a visit to the Grand Hotel. It operates seasonally from May-October and is one of the most well known and well-loved hotels in…
I participated in a Influencer Activation for Guy Fieri Sausage. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. After years of dreaming of visiting Louisiana I finally made it a reality in August of 2014. I spent 10 days touring the state and…
If you’re in Orlando and find the weird and odd intriguing you’ll want to make a stop at Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Conveniently located on International Drive, Ripley’s Believe It or Not is located in building that is falling into a sinkhole so it’s easy to spot. We’ve never visited a Ripley’s Believe It…
It has been five years since I visited Detroit and my last trip wasn’t very impressive. At the time I said I never needed to return. However, over the past year, I’ve been hearing tidbits that Detroit was on the rise and I should visit. Each time I heard this I would look at the…
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One of the best things about living in the Midwest is that you don’t have to travel far to have a really fun and affordable weekend with the family in Fort Wayne. It’s located in northeast Indiana almost equal distance from Chicago, Detroit, or Cincinnati making it an easy drive from almost anywhere in the…
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