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…
A couple of years ago I received a Vera Bradley 22″ Spinner Rolling Suitcase. It has quickly become my favorite travel piece and the one I take with me again and again. Regardless of how much I use it, it has kept it shape and color. The quality and durability of the suitcase made me…
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…
The other day I was flipping through tv channels and came across the Cooking channel. Of course, anytime I stumble across a cooking channel I have to watch for a bit. I can’t remember the name of the show that was on, but during one of the ad breaks Bobby Flay came on and…
Stop by your local Farmer’s Market and select the tastiest or most interesting veggies that you can find. They will be perfect in this vegetable risotto dish that is easy to make and tastes so very good. I used veggies that I had on hand for this recipe, but I’ve added asparagus, broccoli, squash, and…
We are always on the look out for ways to cook healthier without giving up flavor and texture. One thing we really enjoy, but seldom have, is fried foods. It’s just not the best food option, but, on occasion I’ll drop something in the deep fryer and indulge in a not so healthy snack. Things…
Located in northwest Indiana, South Bend is known for Notre Dame, college football, a new foodie trail and so much more. It is well worth a day trip, but if you have the time I suggest staying longer. South Bend is a very family friendly destination and offers plenty to do for both children and…
I’m fortunate to be snowbirding in San Jacinto Valley in Southern California right now. There are two fantastic year round farmer’s markets here. During my visit to the market on Thursday I happened to find fresh strawberries. What a fun find for someone from northern Michigan who doesn’t see fresh berries until June. Of course,…
Updated August 2019 Scarecrows are fun, they are functional if you have a garden, and they can take on life as a decorative point for fall. I have found some fantastic scarecrows to share with you to help you find inspiration for your own scarecrow or to simply entertain you. Dig around the house, visit…
I recently took a 10 day road trip through the midwest. My travels took my through Indiana, Illinois and Missouri and back home. At times 10 days felt like too long and other times it felt like it wasn’t quite long enough. It helped that I was driving a Kia Soul for the trip. Anywho,…
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